Black Sea Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Red poppies in a field with a rocky coastline and cliffs in the background.
A historic church with intricate brickwork and a bell tower, surrounded by a vibrant flower garden.
A stone tower, a river, and coastal buildings.
A coastal rock formation with a natural arch over the sea.
A rocky coastline with a wooden boat docked on the shore, a clear blue sea, and buildings in the background.

Book a Varna weekend getaway on the northern coast of the Black Sea and you can look forward to a relaxing stay, close to hot beaches, historic attractions and beautiful nature. Swim in the sea, party on the beach, explore the caves and see the area's old treasures - the possibilities are endless here in Bulgaria's gem.

There are plenty of incredible beaches here. In central Varna there is a long sandy beach next to the lush park, Primorski. A bit to the north there are the calm beaches at the spa town of Sveti Konstantin: some beaches are shallow watered, while others are deeper and suitable for windsurfing. Golden Sands, a couple of miles north of Varna, with its bars and nightclubs, is especially popular with young people.

Varna and Golden Sands tend to be particularly popular with families, thanks to the proximity to the sea and the family-friendly activities on offer. See the great gold treasure at Varna's archaeological museum, familiarise yourself with the plants and animals at the aquarium and the Natural History Museum. In Golden Sands you can slide in the flumes at the Aquapolis water park and explore the caves of the Aladzha monastery.

Visit Pobiti Kamani, one of Europe's rare desert areas, where naturally-formed stone piles protrude from the sand. Take a walk from Varna towards the dam at Tzonevo and see Chudnite Skali, the limestone formations resembling a fortress.

From the airport in Varna you can travel by bus to the city centre in about 20 minutes. If you are going by taxi, you should agree with the driver on the price in advance. Getting around Varna isn’t a problem as you can walk between the various sights.

Many book weekend trips to Varna on the north coast to sunbathe and swim in the sea, but there’s so much more to do bedsides. Whether you stay in Varna or in one of the nearby towns, you can expect to be close to the attractions and the beach.

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Alua Sunny Beach Resort & Spa - Hyatt Inclusive Collection

Alua Sunny Beach Resort & Spa - Hyatt Inclusive Collection

5 out of 5
Sunny Beach Sunny Beach Burgas
Stay at this luxury resort in Nessebar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sunny Beach and Platinum Casino are located ...
Alua Sunny Beach Resort & Spa - Hyatt Inclusive Collection
Golden Tulip Varna

Golden Tulip Varna

4 out of 5
3 A Hristo Botev Blvd Varna
The price is £87 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
£87
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Varna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dormition of the Mother of God ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (161 reviews)
"Basic hotel conveniently located to city center. Spacious room with very very basic toiletries (only liquid soap)."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Golden Tulip Varna
Hotel mOdus

Hotel mOdus

2 out of 5
46 Stefan Stambolov Str Varna
The price is £70 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
£70
4 Dec - 5 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Varna. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Festival centre Varna and Varna Aquarium are located ...
Hotel mOdus
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Vemara City Apart Hotel

Vemara City Apart Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Arh.Mnol Yordanov Str.16 Varna Varna
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Varna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Bunite Beach and Palace of culture ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (41 reviews)
"I liked it a lot."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Vemara City Apart Hotel
Cascadas Family Resort

Cascadas Family Resort

4 out of 5
149 Chaika St. Sunny Beach Bourgas
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Nessebar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 10 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sunny Beach and Action Aquapark are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (54 reviews)
"We stayed for 5 nights, unfortunately the room did not get cleaned even once, despite us reminding/asking at reception. Check-in was ok, but we were given the keys and no clear explanation where to go, what the facilities are etc."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Cascadas Family Resort
Anthony Complex

Anthony Complex

3 out of 5
Rakovina Sveti Vlas Burgas
Stay at this aparthotel in Nessebar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Sunny Beach and Sveti Vlas Central Beach ...
Anthony Complex
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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