Varna is the largest Bulgarian port on the Black Sea. It is situated on a vast, flat, high terrace. It stretches along the north-western shore of the Bay of Varna, cutting deep into the land. There are wide sandy beaches along almost all of Varna.
You can start your tour of Varna with a visit to the Seaside Park located on the Bay of Varna. A representative green area. There is a 3-kilometer long, well-kept sandy beach next to the park.
The Sea Garden in Varna is the green heart of the city, located along the Black Sea coast. This vast park is not only an oasis of peace for residents, but also one of the main tourist attractions of Varna, attracting thousands of visitors every year. There are many attractions in the park, especially for children, and the dolphinarium with training shows is particularly popular.
An important place is the Monument-mausoleum (actually a cenotaph) of the King of Poland and Hungary, Władysław III of Varna, in Varna. It was created on the initiative of the Bulgarian military officer Petyr Dimkov at the site of a historic battle as a result of the transformation of one of the two Thracian burial mounds. The monument-mausoleum was opened by Tsar Boris III on August 4, 1935.
Roman Baths – In the center of Varna, apart from numerous cafes and hotels, there is a huge historic gem – the Roman baths complex. The baths in Varna date back to the 2nd century AD. and these are the fourth largest baths in Europe and the largest in the Balkans.
Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Varna – The beautiful Orthodox Church was built in the years 1880-1886 in the Byzantine style. It is a proof of gratitude of the local inhabitants for liberation from Turkish occupation. Inside the church you can admire beautiful icons, stained glass windows and frescoes on the walls.
Golden Sands is one of the most famous and largest beach resorts in Bulgaria, famous for its excellent family and active beach holidays. So called because of the legend that pirate treasures were buried on this coast, which eventually turned into golden sand, covering the entire coast along the resort. The beach is located 18 km from Varna, in a national park.
The Aladzha rock monastery is located in the Golden Sands National Park and is about 4 km from the famous seaside resort, so if you want, you can go on foot to get there, or if you can’t, you can come here by car or bus.
Varna is a city rich in vast beaches (the famous Golden Sands), parks, restaurants, discos, theaters and colorful, crowded promenades. Your holiday here will be unforgettable.
