Even if your holiday plans don’t include much time for sightseeing there are a couple of key landmarks you must look out for on your travels. In the centre of the city you'll find one of Varna's most famous monuments and one of the sites of the Archaeological Museum, The Roman Baths. One of the best preserved architectural monuments of the Roman Age in Bulgaria, the magnificent bath is one of the largest in Europe.
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Varna Holidays
Overview
Holidays to Varna on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast offer the perfect blend of authentic Bulgarian resorts and villages with cosmopolitan towns and soft sweeping sands to match. This up-and-coming holiday destination has picturesque beaches and clear, inviting waters, plus you can get great-value deals travelling to this lesser-known gem.
Varna is also well located for exploring other popular resorts, including popular Golden Sands, known for its Blue Flag beach, an aquapark and amazing watersports. You can spend long, lazy days sunbathing before heading to the beach bars or family-friendly restaurants. If you're looking for a quiet escape, check out the small Asparukavo beach. For those who like a little city buzz, Varna holidays have it all. Explore the city’s shops and historical sights before sampling the lively nightlife along the seafront promenade. The popular clubs include the retro Copacabana, Xtravaganzza and La Playa on South Beach, where you can shake a leg at the disco till the early hours and then recover on a king-size bed on the sands. Varna holidays are perfect for families, friends and couples that want a blend of culture, coast and cocktails.
Summers are warm in Varna, extending from May to October, touching highs of 28°C in August. You may encounter showers in June, October and December. To get there, fly to Varna airport, the third largest in Bulgaria and offering flights to Sofia, Vienna and Istanbul, located along the Northern Black Sea coast, about 8km from the city. If you're looking for a lively day on the sand, head towards Sunny Beach holiday resort (approximately one hour and a half by car), home to Bulgaria’s largest stretch of sand and lined with plenty of bars, restaurants, ice cream kiosks and more – plus you've got Bulgaria's biggest waterpark within easy reach too!
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Temperature(Avg.monthly °c)
Rainfall(Avg.monthly mm)
January
3°c
February
3°c
March
6°c
April
11°c
May
16°c
June
21°c
July
23°c
August
23°c
September
19°c
October
14°c
November
9°c
December
5°c
Getting Around
With over 500,000 people, Varna is a big city but most holidaymakers head to the golden beach resorts where all amenities are within walking distance. If you’re heading further afield, it’s best to catch a bus or get your hotel to call you a taxi. Varna can be hectic to drive around, so most tourists take a break from driving. Organised tours are also available to other nearby places of interest.
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Varna Holidays
Varna Holidays are recommended for those who like to stay near the sea, yet have full access to the city, night clubs and shopping malls. The Varna region is nearly 4,000 square kilometers in northeastern Bulgaria, with the Black Sea bracketing one side. The largest and deepest lake on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast is Lake Varna, which is a picturesque spot popular with sailing enthusiasts. Separated from the sea by a 2km strip of sand, it’s a great place for fishing and watersports – it plays host to windsurfing contests too. Take a walk around the lake, where you will surely catch sightings of waterfowl, storks and herons.
Sunny Beach or Golden Sands?
The turquoise waters and golden sands (as the most popular resort is aptly named) make the northern Black Sea Coast resort Varna an ideal holiday destination, where you can enjoy whacky watersports and kick back on a sun lounger. If you want an afternoon of action, head to the famous Sunny Beach, an 18km stretch full of accessories including football pitches and fairground games!
Family Activities in Varna
There are multiple entertainment options for children in the Sea Garden of Varna. There’s an observatory, an amphitheater, an astronomical complex, a tower on its territory, a planetarium, a zoo and a pool of water wheels. It is crowned as one of the most beautiful parks in Bulgaria with stunning sea views and a sandy beach. Take a sunset stroll or bike ride through the 8km of greenery to the park’s pretty terrace, head to the Sea Casino or discover the Domes of Flora, famous for its annual international flower show.
Nightlife in Bulgaria
Whether it’s classy piano bars, casual pubs or lively clubs you’re after, the resorts nightlife has it all. An evening stroll along the beachside road in Varna will present you with a plethora of party options, including firm favourites such as Horizont Club, Cubo Bar and AJ Party Club. While Sunny Beach thrives with pulsating clubs, foam parties, beach hangouts and boat parties.
Go Black Sea Bungee Jumping
Varna is paradise for extreme sports lovers looking to jump, dive or swing off, well, anything they can! Adrenaline junkies often flock to the Black Sea coast where they can bungee jump 55 metres off the Asparuhov bridge and over the sea. Those that can't muster up the courage to jump in three minutes forfeit their deposit!
Spend a Day in Shumen
The secret is out – Bulgaria is seriously beautiful! If you’re visiting in summer, you’ll be greeted by miles of sunflower fields from the Serbian border to the Black Sea, so keep your camera at the ready. Take a day trip to the nearby city of Shumen, known for its natural beauty and famous fortress, where you can hike, bike and sightsee to your heart's content. For spectacular panoramic views, take a deep breath and climb up the steps to the mysterious Madara Rider sculpture. The route leads to the fortress and caves, which were supposedly inhabited in 4,000 BC.
Shop for Local Crafts
Central Market, located on D-r Piskiuliev Street, is the largest market in Varna and the go-to place for fresh fruit and veg, fantastic fish and footwear and clothes. Locals and tourists alike head to this bustling spot. If it's art you're after, catch a glimpse of some of the spectacular paintings and sculptures by local artists in Capricorn Gallery, step foot in this small shop and you're sure to find a unique momento. Foodies can fill their bellies at Stariya Chinar, an upmarket Balkan restaurant selling traditional dishes including baked lamb and pork ribs, alongside an authentic ambience.
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