The Bulgarian coast can be an attractive option for Romanian tourists looking for accessible holidays, spectacular landscapes, historical and natural attractions, but also quality services. Stations like golden sands, Sunny Beach and Balchik are appreciated by Romanians.
Balcic. Photo: Wikipedia.
Bulgaria can be an accessible option for Romanian tourists, due to the proximity to Romania, the low accommodation and mass costs, the attractive landscapes and its resorts with appreciated beaches and numerous historical attractions.
Modern resorts such as Sunny Beach and Golden Sands, others more quiet, such as Sozopol and Albena, or cultural destinations as Balchik and Nessebar offer numerous opportunities for a successful holiday in the Balkans.
Golden sands, legendary resort
Located less than 20 kilometers from the city of Varna and adjacent to a natural park, the Golden Sands (Golden Sands) is one of the modern resorts of Bulgaria, located on the Black Sea coast. Its name comes from a local legend that says a treasure buried here by a pirate has been transformed by nature into golden sand.
Golden sands. Wikipedia
The resort, modernized from the 1990s, has a well-developed infrastructure, with all-inclusive hotels, numerous restaurants, clubs and spas, which attract tourists from all over the world. Its beaches stretch for almost four kilometers and are up to 100 meters wide, with smooth entrance and clean water, without dangerous living. The climate in the golden sands area is gentle, and tourists can make beach from May to October. Among the attractions in the area are the Aladzha monastery, Byzantine ruins, but also the castle in the Balchik and several churches.
On the social networks, many tourists noted the attractive relief of the resort and the reservation in its vicinity. Others have stated that they felt safe and respected, being able to eat anywhere without fear of food poisoning and destroying without the risk of being robbed. Some tourists, however, complained about the agglomeration in the Golden Sands and the excessive development of the resort.
Others have stated that the leisure area is not suitable for family trips, or demanded questionable quality and high costs of street dishes, compared to other visited resorts. Some tourists have proposed more attractive alternatives, such as Albena or Balchik, which offers a more authentic and relaxing experience.
Sunny Beach, the sunny beach of Bulgaria
30 kilometers from Burgas and 90 kilometers from Varna, Sunny Beach (no “sunny beach”) in Bulgaria has been developed since the 1950s and has gradually become one of the most popular tourist destinations on the Black Sea shore.
Sunny Beach. Source: Wikipedia.
The resort is known for its eight -kilometer beach, with fine sand and natural dunes. It attracts thousands of tourists, although it has a low permanent population.
For the quality of accommodation and care services, it has been distinguished with Blue Flag since 1996. Sunny Beach is described as a paradise of sports activities, and for fun, tourists have several water parks. The resort has a well -developed infrastructure and a warm and friendly climate.
On social networks, Sunny Beach is often described as an animated place, with numerous clubs and bars, which attracts young people eager for parties.
“The only reason to go to Sunny Beach is if you plan to get drunk over 20 hours a day. The resort exists only for the British who are looking for cheap bars. Write a tourist on Reddit.
The wide beach and the fine sand at Sunny Beach are appreciated, although some mention that the resort can become crowded and dirty in the top season. Other tourists complain about the quality and cost of services.
“It is a tourist trap where many tourists – local and foreign – go to be destroyed. Because of this, the place is full of all kinds of scammers, pocket thieves, charlatans and others of this pipe,” He supports a local, on Reddit.
A few kilometers from Sunny Beach is Sveti Vlas, another elegant resort of Bulgaria, known for the fine sand and clear water, dedicated to both young people and families with children. One of the attractions in Sveti Vlas is Marina Dinevi, the largest port of yachts in Bulgaria.
Balcic, the Royal Station of Bulgaria
Located 40 kilometers from Varna, the Balchik city on the Black Sea shore belonged to Romania between 1913 and 1940, as part of South Dobrogea.
The Botanical Garden in the Balchik. truth
Now it is one of the important resorts of Bulgaria, known for the Castle of Queen Maria and the garden that surrounds it, famous for its plants and its collection of cacti. Due to the limestone relief, Balchic was nicknamed the “white city”, and the area also bears the name “Silver Coast”.
Nearby there was the village of Mumcil, mostly inhabited by Tatars, during the Romanian administration.
Other tourists recommend visiting Lake Lake Tuzlata, recommended for sludge or Kaliakra baths, located about 30 kilometers from Balchik, with spectacular views. A popular stop for seafood lovers is the Dalboka midi farm.
“It is an ideal destination for rest, relaxation and tranquility. There are restaurants for all tastes: Boutique type, with a traditional or fishery Bulgarian.writes a Romanian tourist, in a review on the Booking website.
Prices have increased a lot compared to the previous years, and the portions have become lower, as in many other places, another tourist notes.
“A place with a historical, architectural and cultural heritage valuable, but insufficiently highlighted. Many historical buildings and areas of the city are left in comparison. The historical center and the old commercial area would require rehabilitation and revitalization works”Writes another Romanian tourist.
Albena, the resort for families
Near the Balchik and Varna, Albena resort was built in the 1960s, in a unitary architectural style. Tourists find here modern hotels, most of them located right on the beach that extends over five kilometers, with fine sand and shallow water.
Albena. Source: Wikipedia
Albena, with a name inspired by that of a literary character, is one of the destinations reserved for families, due to the atmosphere and quiet waters.
“Albena is an excellent option, with a lot of nature and without agglomeration of buildings; between hotels see greenery, trees, parks”describes a tourist on Booking.
Nassebar and Sozopol, romantic cities on the shores of Bulgaria
Located on a Peninsula in the Black Sea, 30 kilometers from Burgas, the city of Sozopol kept remains of the ancient Millenic colony Apollonia Pontica. Currently it is one of the popular resorts on the Bulgarian coast, appreciated for the natural setting and for the architecture of the old city, with cobbled streets and historical buildings.
The beaches of Sozopol are appreciated for cleaning, the city is relaxing, the food is great, and the prices are still accessible, according to many tourists, but some have complained the presence of algae in the water.
“The city is wonderful for walks and visits. There are many good restaurants. The beaches in Sozopol are not the best (the sand is not great for children), but outside the city are wonderful beaches“, Writes a visitor, on Reddit.
Located on another peninsula in the Black Sea, but in the Burgas region, near Sunny Beach, the city of Nassebar was often called a “Pearl of the Black Sea”. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe, raised on the ruins of the Mesambia Thracian settlement. Currently, it is a settlement from the UNESCO heritage, special by its ancient ruins, medieval churches, stone and wood houses.
“Nessebar is a wonderful place to walk, it is beautiful and has a real history,” He describes a tourist, Reddit.
Accessibility, sought by Romanians in Bulgaria
The prices of a night's accommodation in most resorts in Bulgaria start from 15 euros, reach average at 50 euros per night and can be even higher. Tourists are advised to make Leva (BGN) reserves, the official currency of the neighboring country. Only in some hotels, gas stations and restaurants accept payment in euros, but often at an unfavorable course.
The cost of meals in the resorts on the Bulgarian coast is generally accessible, and the traditional Bulgarian food is appreciated for the good ratio between quality and price.
In the economic restaurants and fast food, the price of food starts from seven euros, and in medium level premises, a meal with three dishes for two people can reach 35 euros, estimates the Numbeo platform, which provides statistical information about the cost and quality of life in the cities and countries of the world.
The transport to the resorts in Bulgaria is generally accessible to Romanians, and most prefer travel. The most used routes are Vama Veche – Durankulak and Giurgiu – Ruse.
Highways in the neighboring country have a total length of almost 900 kilometers, they are in good condition, and the most popular routes used by Romanian tourists connect the capital of Sofia from the port cities Varna and Burgas, or go down to Greece.
For their use it is necessary to purchase a road tax (vignette), which can be purchased online or from the gas stations. In Bulgaria, the price of fuel is generally lower than in Romania.
