One of Black Sea Coastal Resorts, also known as the Bulgarian Riviera, Sunny Beach is one of the country’s most popular holiday destinations, appealing to families, couples and groups. It’s the ideal place to soak up the sun on the long stretch of beach, make happy memories with the family or party with friends until the sun comes up. The resort also offers fantastic sports facilities, unique shopping experiences and a vibrant nightlife. Book your holiday to Sunny Beach with Sunshine.co.uk and take a look at our great deals on flights and hotels.
Sunny beach is now considered one of Europe’s best and most popular beach resorts due to the glorious weather, beautiful family-friendly beach and a wide range of attractions and diverse activities on offer.
Families will find plenty to keep them entertained in Sunny Beach regardless of age. There are fun kids clubs, mini-golf and play areas as well as popular attractions like Luna Park where the whole family can enjoy roller coasters, theme park rides and other fairground attractions. Sunny Beach and the surrounding resorts are also home to fantastic water parks like Action Aquapark, where you can spend the day splashing around, sliding into pools and floating on the lazy river. More exhilarating attractions, ideal for groups, include go-karting, paintballing and quad-biking!
As well as a great selection of bars and restaurants, Sunny Beach also offers a unique shopping experience for those who love a bargain. The bustling promenade is lined with shops, and there a number of market stalls and even malls. Nearby Nessebar is also a must-visit if you’re looking for unique trinkets and traditional goods, an ancient city, it's also a fascinating place for history lovers. Explore the stunning architecture, old walls, heritage museums and archaeological sites.
Beach Holidays
Unsurprisingly, the biggest attraction for holiday makers visiting Sunny Beach is the 10km stretch of golden sand that reaches across the bay. A Blue Flag certified beach, it’s a perfect spot to relax by the shore, paddle in the warm Black Sea or get involved in a game of volleyball.
Popular with both families and the younger crowd, the beach is backed by a promenade offering a great choice of restaurants and bars which is perfect for a bite to eat or drink after a day at the beach. There’s also a wide range of water sports on offer from jet-skiing to pedalo hire.
Food and Drink
The Sunny Beach resort offers an excellent range of dining options from places that serve traditional Bulgarian cuisine like lamb Moussaka, to seafood restaurants, steakhouses and pizza kiosks. There’s a place to suit everybody’s purse and taste in Sunny beach.
Khan’s tent is a popular restaurant located in the hills, serving Italian and Barbecue cuisine along with a live band and a variety shows every evening. If you fancy a delicious cocktail and a great atmosphere head to one of the beach bars, many offer snacks too!
Nightlife
Over the years, Sunny beach has become incredibly popular with the party crowd and it's exciting nightlife has developed a strong reputation. The resort promises lively beach parties, themed bars, casinos and nightclubs where you can dance all night long.
Organised bar crawls are popular with the younger crowd and there are many late-night venues with DJs playing different types of music. There’s also more family-friendly entertainment available at some bars, pubs and many of the hotels including live music and performance shows.
Useful Information
The local language is Bulgarian, although in the tourist resorts and hotels many local people speak some English meaning communication and navigating is usually easy for English-speaking tourists.
The currency in Bulgaria is the Bulgarian Lev. We advise you to shop around for the best conversion rate and exchange your money before flying.
The average flight time to Sunny Beach from the UK is around 3 to 3.5 depending on what airport you are departing from.