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Beaches and Resorts
Varna can boast with its long and wide beach strip, covered with beautiful golden sand. The strip is conditionally divided into several main beaches, each not bearing clear identified borders: south, central, north, fishermen's and naval officers.
On the south beach you can find and have fun with the facilities of the attractive Rolba Water Slide and the open mineral water pool.
Some of the most beautiful and luxury country’s seaside resorts are situated near the Chanove Complex, offering excellent conditions for summer holidays, entertainment and water sports practicing. These include the resort complexes of St.St. Konstantin & Elena, Sunny Day, Riviera, Golden Sands, Albena and Kranevo Holiday Village. Lots of cultural events, conferences, seminars, as well as attractive sports events are held there.
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Aquapolis Attraction Park – the most beautiful water park in Eastern Europe, is the first for Bulgaria, built-up in unique Moresque-Mediterranean style. It is situated in the north-west of Golden Sands Resort, on the main road from Riviera Resort to Albena Resort. The water park is located in the forest with unique view to the sea and the whole resort complex. Built on an area of 40 000 sq.m.кв., it combines the natural park environment with a number of artificial elements – pools, water slides, Jacuzzi, fountains and waterfalls, ancient towers and ruins. е и първият в България, изграден в уникален мавритано—средиземноморски стил. Той се намира в северозападната част на к.к. Златни Пясъци, на главния път от к.к. Ривиера към к.к. Албена. Водният парк е разположен в гората с неповторим изглед към морето и целия курортен комплекс. Изграден на площ от 40 000 кв. м., той съчетава естествена паркова среда с редица изкуствено създадени елементи- басейни, водни пързалки, джакузи, шадравани и водопади, старинни кули и руини. |
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Wellness and SPA
In Varna and the resort complexes you may take advantage of the various options for wellness and SPA procedures, discover the benefits of SPA experiences and adopt parts of the healthy life philosophy as your own life philosophy. |
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Golf- three first-class golf courses
Nearby there are two golf courses, designed by Gary Player, in process of finishing works near Balchik and Kavarna, and a golf course designed by Ian Woosman near Tabiata (Balchik). The golf courses are expected to start work in their full capacity by the summer season of year 2009.
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Horse-riding
There is a horse base, where you can find: elite horses and highly qualified instructors; horses, specially trained for steeple-chasing; riding classes for beginners; tours around Golden Sands Nature Reserve on horseback or on two-wheeled carriages; pony-riding for children; donkey-safari. |
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The Sea Garden is one of the symbols of the city of Varna. Its beautiful and cool alleys are spread on the whole seafront in the city. Characteristic of the Sea Garden are the excellently kept garden areas, tranquil lanes, the variety of beautiful natural green vegetation and plenty of cultural monuments, located on its territory. |
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The Planetarium is one of the attractions of seaside Varna. It is located in the Sea Garden only a few meters from its central entrance. There are 80 seats available in the star hall. |
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The Dolphinarium of Varna is the only one of that kind in Europe and is actually one of the most entertaining attractions, which Varna offers to its visitors. During the 30-minute show the visitors may come round to the opinion that the sea mammals possess incredible intelligence and receptivity. |
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The Festival Complex is one of the symbols of the city of Varna. It is situated in the very centre of Varna, in the approximate vicinity of the central entrance of the Sea Garden. On the territory of the Festival Complex there are 11 halls with different capacity and function. |
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"Stoyan Bachvarov" Drama Theatre – The design of the building corresponds to the traditions of the European urban style from the end of the ХІХ century. The theatre imposes its striking presence in the cultural life not only of the city, but also throughout the country. |
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Summer Theater – It is situated in the central part of the Sea Garden. A lot of national and international events take place in the Summer Theater. |
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In Varna Muppet Theater you can see The Muppet Museum - the only one of that kind on the Balkans and one of the few in Europe. |
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Varna Archaeological Museum occupies an area of 2000 sq.m. and possesses 32 halls, exhibiting permanent expositions: Prehistory, Antiquity, The Middle Ages, Renaissance Iconography. The oldest gold treasure in the world is here. Its age is dated back 4000 years ago. |
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The Naval Museum is one of the symbols of the city of Varna. It is situated in the far south part of the sea garden. The beautiful museum building was constructed in 1890 for the Italian Consular Asareto. A collection of naval cannons, the old lighthouse of the port of Varna and one of the first Bulgarian mine-sweepers are displayed in the park. |
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Roman Therms
The Roman Therms (Baths), situated in the south-east part of the contemporary city of Varna, are the largest public ancient building, which has been found in Bulgaria so far. |
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Restaurants
The district offers wide variety of cuisines. You can enjoy the Bulgarian culinary art and taste the famous Bulgarian wide, gathered the warmth and sunshine of this area. Together with the traditional Bulgarian dishes, many restaurants offer Italian, French, Greek, Chinese, German, Arab, Hungarian, Latin American, Indian and Russian cuisine. |
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