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Burgas Sea Garden & City Beaches: Visitor Guide & Flamingos
Beaches & CoastNature & Landmarks

Burgas Sea Garden & City Beaches: Visitor Guide & Flamingos

A guide to the Burgas Sea Garden: 5 km of coastal parkland, the pier, the city beaches, shoulder-season tips and flamingos at Atanasovsko Lake.

25 August 20266 min read
Things to Do in Sozopol: Old Town, Beaches & Apollonia Festival
Cities & TownsBeaches & Coast

Things to Do in Sozopol: Old Town, Beaches & Apollonia Festival

The best things to do in Sozopol: the historic Old Town, the town beaches, the Apollonia Arts Festival and trips south to Primorsko and Sinemorets.

4 July 202610 min read
Top 5 Blue Flag Beaches in Bulgaria for 2026
Beaches & Coast

Top 5 Blue Flag Beaches in Bulgaria for 2026

Official 2026 list! Discover the top 5 Blue Flag beaches in Bulgaria. A detailed travel guide with directions, parking info, amenities, and entertainment.

30 June 20266 min read
The Ultimate Bulgarian Black Sea Coast Road Trip Itinerary
Beaches & CoastItineraries & Road Trips

The Ultimate Bulgarian Black Sea Coast Road Trip Itinerary

Planning a coastal drive in Bulgaria? The full route from Durankulak to Rezovo: Tyulenovo, Cape Kaliakra, Nessebar, Sozopol and the Veleka mouth.

19 June 20266 min read
Golden Sands vs Sunny Beach vs Sozopol: Which to Choose?
Beaches & Coast

Golden Sands vs Sunny Beach vs Sozopol: Which to Choose?

Planning a Bulgarian beach holiday? A direct comparison of Golden Sands, Sunny Beach, and historic Sozopol: beaches, nightlife, family travel, parking, and transit.

19 June 20267 min read
Southern Black Sea Beaches: Primorsko, Kiten & Sinemorets
Beaches & Coast

Southern Black Sea Beaches: Primorsko, Kiten & Sinemorets

A complete guide to the best wild and family beaches south of Burgas: Perla Bay, Drivers' Beach Alepu, Arapya, Veleka River mouth, and picturesque Silistar.

4 June 20265 min read
North of Burgas: Best Resorts, Family Beaches & Luxury
Beaches & Coast

North of Burgas: Best Resorts, Family Beaches & Luxury

A guide to the resorts north of Burgas: family beaches in Pomorie and Aheloy, UNESCO Nessebar, the golden sands of Sunny Beach and Sveti Vlas.

3 June 20264 min read
Best Beaches Around Burgas: City Sands, Mud & Campsites
Beaches & Coast

Best Beaches Around Burgas: City Sands, Mud & Campsites

The best beaches around Burgas: city sands, family-safe Kraimorie and Sarafovo, healing mud at the Saltworks and the Gradina campsite.

1 June 20265 min read
Best Beaches in Varna: A Guide for Families & Drivers
Beaches & Coast

Best Beaches in Varna: A Guide for Families & Drivers

Planning a beach holiday in Varna? The best city beaches and coastal gems nearby — Golden Sands, Shkorpilovtsi, Riviera and Kabakum, plus parking tips.

23 May 202610 min read