Black Sea Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Black Sea Coast
Black Sea Coast
Black Sea Coast
Black Sea Coast
Black Sea Coast

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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Where to stay in Black Sea Coast

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Varna City Centre

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Unique features of Varna City Centre include the historical sites and seaside views. Make a stop by Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral or Sea Garden while you're exploring the area.

Varna City Centre
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Primorski

If you're spending some time in Primorski, Sveti Sveti Konstantin & Elena Monastery and Sunny Day Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Primorski
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Burgas Center

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Unique features of Burgas Center include the seaside views and spas. Make a stop by Burgas City Hall or Sea Gardens while you're exploring the area.

Burgas Center
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Nessebar Old Town

3/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Nessebar Old Town. You might want to make time for a stop at Church of Saint Sophia or Nessebar Old Town Beach.

Nessebar Old Town
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Odesos

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Odesos, you might make a stop by sights like Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral and Varna Beach.

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Sarafovo

Travellers enjoy Sarafovo for its sandy beaches and spas. Consider checking out Sarafovo Beach while you're in the area.

Sarafovo
Golden Tulip Varna
Golden Tulip Varna
4 out of 5
3 A Hristo Botev Blvd, Varna
The price is £114 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
£114
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Varna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dormition of the Mother ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (125 reviews)
"Great location, great staff. I will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2025

Golden Tulip Varna
Graffit Gallery Design Hotel
Graffit Gallery Design Hotel
5 out of 5
65 Knyaz Boris I Blvd., Varna
The price is £97 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£97
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Varna. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (439 reviews)
"World class hotel….. The staff is friendly and has their heads screwed on straight…..Opa!!"

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Graffit Gallery Design Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Sunny Beach
Four Points by Sheraton Sunny Beach
4 out of 5
Sunny Beach, Sunny Beach
The price is £118 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£118
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Nessebar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Sunny Beach and Aqua Paradise are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (27 reviews)
"Really amazing hotel in the centre of Sunny Beach - it’s close to everything - restaurants, Bars, shops and the beach. It can be a bit noisy at night from the clubs. The hotel is lovely and has had a huge refurb - it’s amazing modern style and probably now one of the best hotels in Sunny Beach. We ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Sunny Beach
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.
New Line Village Apartments
New Line Village Apartments
3 out of 5
Sunny Beach Resort, Sunny Beach
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Nessebar. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Sunny Beach and Aqua Paradise are ...
A great stay
"Great self-catering accommodation. Clean and tidy apartment with kitchen diner, shower room and bedroom. There's a nice pool and you can buy drinks etc from the reception. A short walk along the main road to the beach, which means it's away from the noise of the main area, but still close to all ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2023

New Line Village Apartments
Cascadas Family Resort
Cascadas Family Resort
4 out of 5
149 Chaika St., Sunny Beach, Bourgas
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Nessebar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 10 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sunny Beach and Aqua Paradise ...
7.8/10 Good! (42 reviews)
"Very nice complex. A lot of beautiful swiming pools. Nice landscaping. Not far away from Black Sea. Only our one bedroom apartment had 1 mirror in the bathroom. Light in the bathroom was very bad, not bright enough. Overall was good. Will recommend it to friends and family."

Reviewed on 15 Sep 2024

Cascadas Family Resort
Apart Hotel Golden Line
Apart Hotel Golden Line
3 out of 5
Golden Sands, Golden Sands
Stay at this 3-star spa aparthotel in Varna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Golden Sands Beach and Aquapolis are ...
"perfect!!! We arrived for three nights and following a surprising stay, we decided to change plans and stay 2 more nights!!! And all this, I must mention important details: the hotel is externally beautiful and inviting, the public areas are clean and well-maintained, the rooms require renovation ..."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Apart Hotel Golden Line
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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