Golden Sands Holidays

Sunshine, soft sands and good times on tap — Golden Sands is Bulgaria’s beach resort that lives up to its glittering name. Pack your sunnies and let the holiday magic begin!

Highlights

• 🌊 Blue Flag beaches: Clean, safe and perfect for sunbathing or a quick paddle.

• 💆 Spa heaven: Mineral springs and wellness centres to pamper you silly.

• 🌲 Nature on your doorstep: Golden Sands Nature Park offers shady walks and secret picnic spots.

• 🏄 Activities galore: From water sports to mini golf and funfairs — boredom is banned here.

Getting around

Hopping around Golden Sands is easy as pie. The resort is just 30 minutes from Varna Airport, with plenty of taxis and shuttle buses ready to whisk you straight to your hotel. Once you’re settled, getting about is simple — the main strip and beachfront are pedestrian-friendly, and local buses run to nearby towns if you fancy a day trip. Many resorts and spas are a flip-flop stroll from the sand, so ditch the car and embrace carefree beach life.

Things to do for families in Golden Sands

Golden Sands is a giant playground for kids and grown-ups alike. Families love the gentle, shallow sea and soft sands — ideal for splashing and sandcastle masterpieces. When you want to switch it up, Aquapolis Water Park is a winner, with slides, pools and plenty of squeals. For a dry-land adventure, check out the funfair rides or take the kids horse riding through the forest trails of the nearby nature park. Top tip: grab an ice cream from a beachfront kiosk as a reward for all that fun!

Things to do for couples in Golden Sands

Loved-up couples can easily dial up the romance here. Start with a couples’ massage at one of the resort’s swish wellness centres — think mineral pools and sea-view saunas. Stroll hand in hand along the pretty promenade at sunset, stopping for a cocktail at a beachfront lounge with a front-row seat to the waves. Up for a little adventure? Take a tandem parasailing flight for bird’s-eye views of the coastline, then wind down with dinner under the stars at a chic rooftop restaurant.

Things to do for groups in Golden Sands

Golden Sands is group holiday gold. By day, hit the beach for volleyball tournaments, banana boat rides or a go at paddleboarding. For laughs, round up the crew for a crazy mini golf match or hire quad bikes for a thrilling spin through the surrounding parkland. When the sun dips, Golden Sands turns up the volume: open-air discos, beachfront bars and themed parties mean you’ll dance well into the early hours. And the best bit? Tomorrow’s hangover cure is a lazy day snoozing under your parasol.

Things to do for foodies in Golden Sands

If your holiday plan involves eating your way through every menu — you’re in luck. Golden Sands brims with beach bars serving freshly grilled seafood and crisp salads perfect for sunny lunches. Local taverns dish up hearty Bulgarian classics like kavarma (slow-cooked meat stew) and tarator (refreshing cold cucumber soup) — must-tries on a hot day! Sweet tooth? Indulge in crepes or syrupy Bulgarian pastries from bustling stalls along the promenade. When evening rolls in, sip a cold rakia with your meal and watch the resort light up for the night.