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Black Sea Coast has something for everyone with superb stretches of long sandy beaches.
The vibrant resort of Sunny Beach certainly lives up to its moto 'where families comes first'.
The resort is set on a beautiful semicircular bay boasting 8km of white sandy beach awarded the prestigious Blue Flag. If you just want to relax you can lay on the many sun loungers dotted along the beach or take a stroll among the sand dunes at the Southern end. The calm shallow waters are ideal for children and wide ares are covered by lifeguards. Activities along the beach include jet skiing, paragliding, windsurfing, water skiing and yachting. If you fancy a little more adventure you can visit the 2 aquaparks, Action Aquapark is situated in the centre of the resort and the other, Aqua Paradise , new for 2006, is located in the neighbouring town of Nessebur. Other activities in the resort are horse riding, volleyball, tennis, crazy golf, archery, bowling, paintballing, bungy jumping, push bikes, electric scooters and a horse and carriage ride to name but a few.
In the evening there is plenty to do with a wide array of restaurants some offering traditional dancing and cuisine, many bars if you just fancy a drink, or if you fancy partying through the night choose from a selection of nightclubs and casinos.
The neighbouring town of Nessebur on a small rocky peninsular is a Unesco World Heritage Site steeped in history with ancient fortress walls, medieval churches and wonderful cobbled streets lined with wooden houses and craft shops. Visit the many art galleries and watch the locals painting the stunning architecture. Restaurants are dotted around the coastline where you can enjoy mouth-watering fish dishes caught daily by the local fisherman and watch the sunset disappearing over the harbour.
Ravda is fast becoming another popular seaside town and is situated 3km south of Nessebur. A brand new aquapark was completed in 2006 on the main to BourgasBourgas road. In the evenings you can wander down to the village square and sample the many restaurants and bars.
Sveti Vlas is a beautiful coastal village at the foot of the Balkan Mountains with 1km of sandy beach. A new marina is being built which will encompass a promenade boutiques and restaurants. The main square is dotted with shops, restaurants and bars and new for 2007 it will have a new layout containing flower beds and green areas. From the beach there are wonderful views across the bay of Sunny Beach and Nessebur which are only a short ride away.
Kosharitsa is a traditional town 4 km from Sunny Beach and has a wonderful new area of luxury villas with sea views.
Bourgas is the second largest city on the Black Sea Coast and is surrounded by 3 lakes. In the city there are plenty of museums, churches and art galleries to visit. The streets are lined with shops, small boutiques, restaurants and bars.
The beautiful Sea Garden has an open air theatre and small zoo and is dotted with cafes and bars.
Sozopol is another historical seaside town. The town lies on a small rocky peninsular 31km past Bourgas. There are more than 45 architectural monuments the most famous being the ancient churches one is now the Lascaridi Art Gallery. Or simply wander around the narrow cobbled streets with lovely wooden houses and craft shops.
If you fancy venturing further a field try a sightseeing tour around Sozopol on the Kleopatra Ship. Visit the island of St Ivan 2km away with the sonar lighthouse and fantastic views.
Primorsko is a small village 50km from Bourgas popular with Bulgarian families. There are plenty of outdoor cafes and restaurants to keep you amused. Visit the nearby Ropotamo River with its Natural Park housing thick forests and rocky formations.
Varna is the 3rd largest city in Bulgaria and has a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Varna has plenty to see including a Roman Spa, cathedral, churches, museums, theatres and art galleries. The Sea Garden has an observatory, amphitheatre, planetarium and Zoo. The nearby beach has quays, restaurants and cafes. The Dolphinarium is one of the most popular attractions with regular shows to see.
Golden Sands is the second largest coastal resort with a superb stretch of beach offering great water sports. Albena is a lively resort popular with the younger crowd but can be relatively expensive.
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