A Hot Beach Destination in...Bulgaria??

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Yes, Bulgaria. This country has the fortune to lie on the beautiful Black Sea, and near the city of Burgas, a beach resort that began in the Communist 1950s as a getaway for the masses has found favor with a larger European public. Called Sunny Beach (Slanchev Bryag in Bulgarian), this country's largest resort boasts more than 300 days of sunshine per year and an average temperature of 28° Celsius during the summer months. It has a very small permanent population, but welcomes hundreds of thousands of tourists during the high season from May through September, with more than 300,000 beds prepared for their relaxation in this destination focused entirely on travelers in search of sun, sea and sand.

The beach itself, more than 8 kilometers long, is of course where the greatest number of tourist services are concentrated. The fine, golden sands are flanked, in the areas where hotels have not been built by tall dunes which serve as a play area for the little ones. It is divided into two very different zones, both with various bars and restaurants on the sand: in one, a parasol- and sun-lounger-hire service is offered, while this service is not available in the other.

As for the activities, you can easily book horseback excursions through the area, in addition to going head-to-head with your friends in an exciting go-kart race. In addition, as a resort geared towards family tourism, pony carousel rides are available and it is also possible it swim in pools especially prepared for children. Then there are various water parks or mini-golf. For something a little different, there is Horrorwood, an attraction that simulates a haunted house, where adults and children can enjoy a terrifyingly fun experience.

In addition, in Sunny Beach the singles aren’t left to fend for themselves. For them, or for groups of friends in search of fun, it boasts several nightclubs, dance clubs and cocktail bars which will enliven the night until the sunrise.

And last, but by no means least, Sunny Beach offers a list of more than 150 restaurants and dining options in which to enjoy anything from fast food to the most sophisticated cuisine. The kids will enjoy the offer of themed restaurants, with decorations as unique as dinosaurs or classic cars. One of the most highly rated eateries is Amora, whose welcoming atmosphere, customer service and quality-price ratio make it one of the busiest.

“IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts has a 4-star all-inclusive complex (above) just a few meters from the Black Sea: the IBEROSTAR Sunny Beach Resort. Its facilities are geared towards providing vacations full of rest and relaxation, making this hotel the perfect option to discover Bulgaria during some family vacations.”

from our blog Passport To...