Sunny Beach, Bulgaria - Holiday and Tourist Information
Sunny Beach is the premier resort town on Bulgaria's beautiful Black Sea Coast. There are so many things to do here, it's difficult to know where to start. If it's a cheap holiday you're after, Bulgaria has some of the lowest costs in Europe. If you're looking for a beautiful beach, there are none as lovely as the ones around here. And if you're looking for exciting times, Sunny Beach offers more than a hundred bars, clubs, restaurants and casinos.
Sunny Beach is the largest of all the seaside resorts along the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. It is also the liveliest and the most popular with British tourists. With a Blue Flag beach that offers a huge stretch of soft sand, and a multitude of catering and leisure facilities, Sunny Beach is ideal for sun-lovers of all ages. There is a great selection of holiday accommodation in the resort, from cosy and friendly guesthouses to vast and luxurious hotel complexes that offer 24-hour entertainment for holidaymakers.
The Beach
The beach itself stretches for over eight kilometers. It has soft, golden sand and is bordered by sand dunes - perfect for playing "hide and seek" with the kids. The sea bed slopes gently away from the beach, creating a shallow shore where you can paddle happily in calm, warm waters.
The Climate at Sunny Beach
Sunny Beach boasts a long summer season, running from May through September. With around 300 sunny days per year, Sunny Beach really earns its name. In fact, Sunny Beach has more days of sunshine per year than Miami Beach, Florida. And did you know that Sunny Beach is a lot further south than Monaco?.
Sunny Beach really is the Sunniest Beach on the Black Sea Coast.
Family Fun in Sunny Beach
Horse riding and go-karting are both available at the northern part of Sunny Beach. Many of the hotels and tour operators have their own crèche and children's clubs. Specially-trained staff will look after your children, make sure that they're wearing their hats and sunscreen, and keep them occupied while you relax by the pool.
Sunny Beach is definitely a family-oriented resort, and the kids will love the carousels, pony rides and child-friendly swimming pools. And, of course, no major seaside resort would be complete without aquaparks.
Nightlife in Sunny Beach
If late night partying is what you're looking for, you will certainly find it at Sunny Beach. Check out these hotspots for starters:
- Disco Orange, located between the main road and Hotel Stranja, in the northern part of Sunny Beach. There's a "Happy Hour and a Half" every night from 10:30 till 12:00.
- Live Club Iceberg, next to the Hotel Kuban, which offers live rock, soul, R'n'B and more.
- Disco Lazur, a huge disco with its own swimming pool, located opposite the Pomorie Hotel. Ladies get in free before midnight.
Eating Out in Sunny Beach
There are around 150 restaurants in Sunny Beach resort. You definitely have to try these:
- The Frigate (Fregata). The children will adore being taken for a meal on board the Frigate. Imagine yourself as a sailor on the high seas. Ship ahoy, Matey!
- Khan's Tent. This charming restaurant, made to resemble a tent, provides fabulous views of Sunny Beach. Entertainment includes traditional Bulgarian dancers and even contortionists. (Don't try it yourself, especially while eating!)
- Condor. This restaurant offers quite an extensive menu and some of the best prices in Sunny Beach. Whether you are after a light snack or a hearty meal, you should find something suitable here. The restaurant is situated in the centre of Sunny Beach, near the casino and the post office.
