Sunny Beach is the biggest Bulgarian Black Sea resort and boasts the longes and widest beach strip along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. It is located 32 km north of Bourgas, 434 km east of Sofia and in close proximity to Nessebar and the distance to the nearest airport is 42 km. Sunny Beach was awarded the prestigious Blue Flag for clean beaches. This is the – biggest and busiest resort in Bulgaria. Its construction began in 1958 In fact, Sunny Beach occupies almost the whole territory between the village of Sveti Vlas to the north and the ancient city of Nessebar to the south.
The construction of the resort started from the place where there were two old wells which were a water source for Nessebar in ancient and medieval times. At present, the resort offers more than 120 hotels, 2 campsites, and many restaurants and pubs. Hotels are being built south of the Hadjiiska river, as well as a new villa zone of detached luxury bungalows is under construction.
Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast has a maritime climate. Summers are typically hot and dry, with moderate, relative humidity. In the Sunny Beach coastal regions, Mediterranean can be felt to temper the harsher continental climate of the rest of the country.
The area, in particular north of Sunny Beach, has a unique climate due to the combination of sea and mountain air, which is most favourable for people with asthmatic and respiratory health problems.
The resorts hosts international music competitions such as the “Golden Orpheus”, symphony concerts, folklore festivals, fashion shows, as well as various beach competitions
Other attractions near Sunny Beach include:
Pomorie Lake – 15.20 km; Cape Emine – 15.53 km; Alepu – 37.63 km; River Kamchia – 39.43 km; Ropotamo River – 41.14 km;
Tourists having their vacation in Sunny Beach can choose between numerous trips around Bulgaria and abroad. Furthermore, the resort offers tennis courts, swimming pools, bowling, mini golf, water slides, yachts and sailboats, opportunities to practice all water sports with qualified instructors, facilities and equipment locker, equestrian site with horse riding instructors, hospital and several large shopping centers for food, clothing and souvenirs. There is also a summer amphitheater with more than 1000 seats, outdoor cinema, and many children’s playgrounds. There are many opportunities for sports and entertainment. Sunny Beach offers ideal conditions for surfing, water skiing, parachuting, paragliding, yachting, tennis, beach volleyball, mini golf, boating, bowling and countless more entertainment options.
In Sunny Beach, there are more than 130 restaurants, nightclubs, bars and discos that offer unforgettable experiences. There are many specialty restaurants with various cuisine and attractions, and among the most popular are “Chuchura”, “Neptune”, “Khan’s tent”, “Strandzhanski huts”, “Magura”, “Fishing Hut”. Very attractive are also the “Windmill” and “Frigate” restaurants, built of wood and offering delicious cuisine and interesting programs. There are also many smaller restaurants, fast food establishments, as well as groceries shops. Prices are high but in return, the service and quality of products is out of doubt.
Some of the most popular hotels in the resorts are are famous Kuban, Caucasus, Seagull, Delta, Amphora, Zephyr, and Esperanto as well as the five star luxury hotels such as Planet, Victoria Palace Helena Sands, Helena Park and Barcelo Royal Beach. There Near Sunny Beach has two camping sites where sites are virtually unlimited due to the great size. There are also bungalows that are used only after a reservation in advance. Tourists will find a great choice of self catering holiday apartments and villas in Sunny Beach which offer perhaps a more relaxed and feel at home atmosphere compared to large hotels.
The resort itself has a local transport – mini train, which can take you from end to end nearly of the nearly ten kilometers long coastline. There is a regular bus transport from Sunny Beach to Varna, Nessebar and Bourgas, plenty of private minibuses, taxis, as well as water transport to Nessebur and Bourgas. Ticket prices are moderate, due to the great competition and tourists flow.
Sunny Beach offers 8 km of sandy beach with a width of 30 to 60 metres. The fine golden sand, and picturesque dunes are a wonderful premise for a relaxing holiday.
