Sunny Beach Holidays

Sunny Beach is Bulgaria’s best-known Black Sea resort, set on the coast north of Bourgas and close to the historic town of Nessebar. It is a purpose-built holiday area with a long, wide stretch of sandy beach, a busy promenade and a wide choice of hotels, apartments, bars and restaurants. For UK holidaymakers looking for a lively, good-value seaside break, it is one of the country’s most popular choices.

The beach is the main focus of the resort. It runs for several kilometres and has soft sand, shallow areas near the shore and plenty of space for sunbathing. In the main summer season, you will find beach bars, sunbeds, parasols and watersports such as jet skiing, banana boats and parasailing. The seafront is generally at its busiest in July and August, while late spring and early autumn tend to feel more relaxed.

Sunny Beach has a very social atmosphere, especially in the evenings. The resort is well known for its nightlife, with cocktail bars, music venues and clubs clustered around the centre and along parts of the promenade. There are also plenty of more casual places for a drink or meal, so you do not have to be on a party holiday to enjoy the resort. Restaurants cover a broad mix, including Bulgarian dishes, grilled meats, seafood, pizza, burgers and familiar international options.

Away from the beach, popular things to do include visiting Action Aquapark, taking boat trips along the coast, trying mini-golf or enjoying a walk around the resort’s shopping streets and stalls. One of the best day or evening trips is Nessebar, a nearby UNESCO-listed old town on a small peninsula, known for its cobbled lanes, historic churches and sea views. Local buses, taxis and tourist transport make it easy to reach from Sunny Beach.

Sunny Beach suits travellers who want a straightforward beach holiday with lots on the doorstep. It is particularly good for groups, couples and families who like a busy resort atmosphere, though those seeking a quiet, traditional Bulgarian seaside village may prefer somewhere smaller.