The Bulgarian Black Sea coast, also known as the Bulgarian Riviera, is a wonderful place for a summer holiday. Golden sandy beaches occupy approximately 130 km of the 378 km long coast. The region is an important center of tourism during the summer season.
Summer Destination Resorts of Bulgaria can be divided in two groups according to their location: Northern and southern resorts. From Varna, you will reach the northern coast resorts, including Golden Sands, Albena, Riviera, Balchik, St. Constantine and Helena; and from Burgas, you will get to the southern coast resorts, such as Sunny Beach, Nessebar, Primorsko, Sozopol, Duni and others.
The largest and the most popular coastal resorts in Bulgaria are Sunny Beach and Golden Sands.
Sozopol and Nesebar (a UNESCO heritage site) are famous for their combination of beautiful coastal nature and historical landmarks. These two towns have thousands of years of history, and attract a steady stream of summer tourists.