Golden Sands
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A large seaside resort about 17 km north of Varna, with 3.5 km of fine golden sand and a natural park forest right behind it.
Golden Sands is one of Bulgaria's best-known Black Sea resorts. The beach is wide, the water is shallow and the waves are gentle. Hotels, water parks and nightclubs are concentrated here, and it is very busy in summer. Behind the resort lies the Golden Sands Nature Park, with forest trails, and the Aladzha Monastery is inside the park. From Varna city centre, take bus 409, about 30 minutes. Beach chairs and umbrellas cost extra. Out of season (October to May), most hotels close.
Opening hours
Open all day (beach season June–September)
Nearby sights
- Aladzha Monastery
- Euxinograd Palace
- Albena
- Festa Dolphinarium Varna
- Sea Garden, Varna
- Varna Central Beach & Seaside Promenade
- Naval Museum, Varna
- Varna Archaeological Museum