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St. Ivan Island

The island of Saint Ivan is located half a mile away from Sozopol and it is the biggest Bulgarian island in the Black Sea. Its territory is protected by the Bulgarian government and proclaimed a nature reserve because of the more than 70 species of endangered birds that nest there.

Situated in the south of the Bulgarian Black Sea, Sunny Beach is one of the most popular for tourists summer resorts in Bulgaria. It is visited by thousands of foreigners, as well as native people every year. Everyone who spends there at least a couple of days will justify the name of the resort – it is sunny, warm and pleasant.

Sozopol is one of Bulgaria’s most popular towns on the South coast. The town is soaked in history and has preserved most of its ancient atmosphere, and, yet, you are never more than a few steps away from enjoying the comforts of a modern seaside resort. The town is 22 miles south from Burgas, with a population of approximately 5000 people which increases greatly during the summer season.

If you want to spend your holiday at the Bulgarian seaside but you are simply too tired of the never-ending hubbub of the coastal towns, then this destination is ideal for you. Smokinya is a beach located between two camps called “Veselie” (meaning “glee”) and Kavatsite (meaning “the poplars”) and it is about a mile away from Sozopol, and yet, it is perfectly secluded.

There are few coastal towns in Bulgaria which are proclaimed to be an architectural and archaeological reserve, and in the meantime, they are also part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bulgaria and Bulgaria’s 100 Tourist Sites. This is Nesebar and it is one of Europe’s oldest towns. The town is situated 22 miles north-east from Burgas and 267 miles from Sofia.

Sveti Vlas (Saint Blaise) is one of the fastest growing sea resorts in Bulgaria. The town is located 25 miles from Burgas and only 2 miles away from another dynamic Black Sea resort- Slanchev Bryag (Sunny Beach).

The islet of St. Anastasia is the only inhabited island in the Black Sea. It is located about a mile from Chernomorets and it is 39 ft above sea level.

Lozenets is a small village and a seaside resort, located about 40 miles from Burgas and 4 miles from Tsarevo. Although it was founded just some 80 years ago and does not have much of a historical heritage, it still proves to be quite attractive not only for Bulgarian tourists but also for many foreign visitors.

Irakli is a protected swathe of land with a camping site and it is located 43 miles north from Burgas. Irakli is neighbored by the village of Emona and cape Emine. This patch of land is famous among eco tourists as one of the most well-preserved beaches on the Black Sea.

Varna

Varna is the sea capital of Bulgaria. The city is vibrant, modern and spiritual. Summer is the best time of the year to visit. You will find direct flights to Varna from many European cities: London, Vienna, Milan, Amsterdam, Frankfurt. There are plenty of sights and activities.

If you are visiting Varna, the dolphinarium is a fun place to see. The dolphinarium is the entertainment attracting the largest number of visitors. It is an amphitheater with a 6 meters in diameter pool in the middle. They have scheduled daily performances with dolphins. The dolphinarium is closed on Monday.

One of Varna's landmarks is the Sea Garden. The first recreation center was opened here in 1862, but the true decorative arrangements of the park started in 1895. It is the largest park in Varna and is one of most beautiful parks on the Balkan Peninsula too. Rare vegetation species grow here. There are monuments of prominent Bulgarian National Revival figures.

Saints Constantine and Helena is the oldest Bulgarian resort on the Black Sea. The resort is located about 6 miles north-east from Varna and is named after a monastery in the vicinity built around the 16th century. They say the monastery was founded by a group of monks who sought refuge in the forest from ottoman soldiers.

Kavarna is a town and sea resort in Northeastern Bulgaria. It is famous for its clean sea water and beaches. It offers ecotourism and nature-lovers can admire the unique flora and fauna of the place. The great variety of fish, birds and plants contributes to the vast popularity of the place.

Undoubtedly one of the pearls of Bulgaria’s North coast, Balchik should definitely be one of your destinations, in case you are planning to visit the Black Sea this summer. The picturesque town of Balchik is located 23 miles from Dobrich and 29 miles from the biggest coastal town in Bulgaria- Varna.

Albena is by far one of the most beautiful Black Sea resorts in Bulgaria, it has a little something for everyone- a 3-mile long, 500-feet wide shoreline of fine white sand, washed by the crystal- clear waters of a relatively shallow bay, many places for entertainment, different restaurants and vast areas of damp green forests for walks.

Krapets is a coastal village located about 56 miles north of Varna and only a couple of miles away from the Bulgarian-Romanian border. It is a small, peaceful village with mainly one-storey houses, friendly inhabitants and beautiful nature.

Kavarna used to be no more than a small fishing port aside a man-made stretch of beach where local people congregated in summer to party on the sands and listen to rockmusic. Today, Kavarna is home to 12,500 people including many expats. It consists of 42 km of coastline with many natural and historic phenomena including remains of ancient fortresses, churches and necropolises. The area is also rich in mineral springs.

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