Varna Area Holidays

Golden beaches, buzzing nightlife and ancient treasures — the Varna Area is Bulgaria’s coastal all-rounder, ready to turn your holiday into a sun-soaked adventure. Come for the sunshine, stay for the good times!

Highlights

• 🏖️ Golden Sands Resort: Miles of dreamy beachfront with sunloungers and water sports galore.

• 🏛️ Cultural hotspots: Explore Roman baths, museums and the stunning Varna Cathedral.

• 🌳 Sea Garden: A huge seaside park perfect for strolls, picnics and people-watching.

• 🎉 Vibrant nightlife: Beach bars, open-air clubs and party vibes from dusk till dawn.

Getting around

Getting from your sunbed to your next cocktail is delightfully easy in the Varna Area. Varna Airport connects you to the rest of Europe and is just a quick taxi ride from resorts like Golden Sands, St. Constantine and Albena. Local buses run frequently along the coast, and taxis are affordable for short hops between beaches, shops and sights. Many hotels are within flip-flop distance of the sand, so walking is always a good shout — just pack your sunglasses!

Things to do for families in Varna Area

Families, rejoice — the Varna Area is packed with kid-approved fun. Golden Sands Beach is ideal for building sandcastles and splashing about in calm waters. For a day away from the sand, visit the Dolphinarium in Varna’s Sea Garden — guaranteed to wow the little ones. Fancy more animal encounters? The Varna Zoo and Aquarium are both family favourites. When tummies rumble, beachside restaurants serve up plenty of pizza, pasta and ice cream to keep tiny travellers happy.

Things to do for couples in Varna Area

Romance is in the sea breeze here. Couples can unwind on quieter beaches like Riviera or Sunny Day, away from the crowds. Take a sunset stroll through the Sea Garden, where flower beds, fountains and sea views set the mood just right. Culture vultures can explore Varna’s Roman Baths or the iconic Cathedral before toasting the evening with cocktails at a chic rooftop bar. For an unforgettable date night, dine at a clifftop restaurant overlooking the shimmering Black Sea.

Things to do for groups in Varna Area

Round up your mates — the Varna Area was made for group getaways. Spend lazy days beach-hopping or rent jet skis and banana boats for non-stop laughs. As the sun dips, hit up the bars and clubs along Golden Sands’ lively strip — open-air discos, karaoke and beachfront pubs guarantee a night to remember (well, most of it!). By day, explore quirky beach bars, take a boat trip or organise a wine tasting tour — because holidays are better with a glass in hand.

Things to do for foodies in Varna Area

Bring your taste buds on holiday too! Varna’s culinary scene is a feast of fresh seafood, hearty Bulgarian classics and plenty of seaside nibbles. Don’t miss a plate of mussels straight from the Black Sea, best paired with local white wine. Wander the city’s streets for hidden gems serving shopska salad, grilled kebapche and flaky banitsa. Fancy a treat? Head to a beachfront bistro for homemade baklava and a scoop (or three) of Bulgarian ice cream — you’re on holiday, after all.