10.11.202127.05.2017

The Golden Sands resort greeted us with such a gloomy sky and inhospitable sea: Aaaaaarrr, see, it is raining in the distance? Or even a downpour! Stunningly beautiful :). This is over Albena, the resort following the Golden Sands: Then a rainbow came out (see it? And I tried to take a photo, although it is almost invisible :))):
And after it, the weather pleased us almost all the days that we were there (although I am glad and rain).

Of course, on the one hand, Bulgaria is not entirely exotic for all of us, plus for me it is the same familiar Black Sea that I am used to in Odessa. But! In fact, the same sea here differs from the Odessa coast: there is an amazing natural combination - the sea and immediately along the coast dense coniferous forests begin, which turn into low, but still mountains. Because of this, the climate is very mild, humid, with a special amazing air saturated with coniferous phytoncides, the sun does not burn out the greens - everything remains juicy and dark green, but at the same time it is very warm.

And the water! I'm used to the fact that in Odessa it has a brownish tint - both because of algae and because of pollution, unfortunately :(. And here! Clean, with incredible shades - sky blue, turquoise, milky blue, green-black, the sea is indescribably beautiful.The slopes to the beach are not steep, there are no sharp cliffs - everything is very comfortable, the beaches are wide enough, enough for everyone.
It's all about the coast in Golden Sands, but in other places it is completely different - there are cliffs with thin beaches, there are wide flat beaches: if you are going to Bulgaria, pay attention to this, since comfort primarily depends on this (I, for example, do not really I love the cliffs).

50 shades of blue: Whoever does not put sankrin on his back and at the same time swim in the sea for hours on a mattress will be with the same white stripe in the middle of the back and burned out like me :). Almost Skunk: Milk! It was after the waves that white sand rose from the bottom and the water became this color. Are you so happy in the water too? I remind myself of a joyous asshole who is mad with happiness: Blue milk: Awesome shades:

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Infrastructure

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So, on the one hand, Bulgaria is not exotic, because we have with this country nearly one past, but in recent years so many new things have appeared here that one can consider it almost exotic, well, abroad, for sure :). Golden Sands has an ideal infrastructure - there are also many shops, a huge number of shops, bars, restaurants, nightclubs, entertainment for children, attractions, but not very many shopping centers - there is only one here, but still there is one (if necessary, then they are in Varna, which is located 40 minutes from Golden Sands).

A plus! Everything is perfectly groomed - smooth pedestrian droshky, beautiful green lawns, comfortable benches (there are many of them!), Wonderful night illumination, and not only paths, but also bushes, flowers and trees are illuminated. In general, in terms of saturation, all this reminded me of Pattaya in Thailand, only there are no huge shopping centers that were there, but here it is much, much cleaner (cleanliness, by the way, is perfect), plus the sea is better every 100 (who was in Pattaya , he will understand me).

See (this, of course, is only a part - it is impossible to show everything in the photo):
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Backlighting and perfect grass on lawns: Paths and beautiful fresh needles that are everywhere here and which completely captivated me - I have not seen so many different species anywhere: Ferris wheel with comfortable cabins protected by plexiglass: The Eiffel Tower, which is visible in the distance, is a cafe: Here it is again: Oh, and here came these terrible fish, devouring dead cells from human skin - "wonderful" peeling of the feet, which I will never dare to :.
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Hotels
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There are hotels here for every taste, and there are many of them and they are all of an excellent level: firstly, they are all recently built, and secondly, they correspond to the international level. Here is my hotel:
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I lived in a 4 * "Elena" hotel - and I have nothing to scold him for, for his 4 * he was wonderful, although when I saw reviews on the Internet about him, I was very upset, as he was very much scolded. I don't understand who writes such negative reviews and for what purpose: they scolded everything - and what is dirty here, although the workers here are like bees, they cleaned everything and everything was clean; that the bedding is from Soviet times, although it is not - the furniture was fine and the bed was made with excellent white linen, which is just the standard for modern hotels; and the food is not the same - although there was such delicious home cooking, plus varied, I don't understand what kind of requests a person should have so that he doesn't like it :(. And in one review I saw a complaint that boiling water can be found only in the morning, then Well, it's funny: I made herbal tea several times a day (or rather, the bartenders made me) and there were no problems with tea or boiling water - and all this was free, even at 4 in the morning I could get up and order yourself some tea or even coffee (I didn’t do that, but if I wanted to, there would be no problems.) In general, we and our friends were satisfied with the hotel, and let such reviews remain on the conscience of the “writers.” Yes, I forgot : this hotel is located on the second line: you have to walk about 7 minutes to the beach - for us it was a thrill, as I was glad that I could once again lose unnecessary calories.
But, of course, there are many hotels on the first line, here are some of them, I photographed myself for the future:
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Here at this hotel every evening there is a delightful performance of aerial acrobats - right on a large building two guys and a girl are spinning / turning over and making various figures: they go down from the roof ( attached with safety cables) and somewhere in the middle of the building they stop and begin to show their skills, the picture is eerie, but very beautiful and mesmerizing (also with music and lighting!). And in the same hotel there is a shopping center:

I didn't take a picture of the name of this one, but I remembered the name - Marina Grand Beach:

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What to buy

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There is as much Chinese nonsense here as in all resorts - this little value, but rather invaluable at all :). And from the Bulgarian there are quite a lot of products, though not all of them attracted me, but maybe someone will be interested in:
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~ Bulgarian cotton jersey. But it's not all Bulgarian here! Literally, there are a lot of practically the same clothes, but already China: the difference can be found only after probing the fabric - Bulgarian cotton is soft and dense, the stitches are even, Chinese - thin and harder, the stitching you yourself know what. But all the same, I would not say that the quality is 5 s +, pampering is more likely, but it is pleasant that it is natural. I bought myself two T-shirts for home and leisure:
... ~ handmade Bulgarian lace: I am indifferent to such things, but in general this is a good thing, whoever likes it - here is a paradise of lace:
All sorts of stupid souvenirs and delight made of fruits and roses: Turkish delight with a rose is absolutely amazing - you can't eat a lot of it, but 1 slice gives indescribable pleasure! But I bought it in supermarkets, not in stalls. Look what he is, the tale is simple:
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Ah, white on top and transparent pink inside: More souvenirs: On the very first day I ran and bought a ton of rose water - this is something that must be taken without fail, since Bulgarian water is the coolest of all, that's for sure :). How much happiness has come:
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!!! There will be a separate post about cosmetic stores, rose water and my purchases, so do not be discouraged that there are not enough jars in this post - soon there will be SO MANY of them that it will not seem like a little;). It also makes sense to buy shoes, bags and leather jackets from Bulgarian - they are all made of very soft natural leather, which is made in Bulgaria, there are a lot of colors, shapes and types - I somehow did not think to take a picture, and I did not buy anything from this (just a small handbag), but in fact there is plenty to choose from (just look carefully to make sure it is exactly Bulgarian leather, otherwise they might slip China!). Oh, yes, and there is Pandora, which I could not pass by and yet I bought myself a bracelet with a new pendant. I didn't count on it ... Then I'll show you somehow, but for now:
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That's all :). Although I will show you some more photos:
... Lavender! Although it has already faded, but in this form this plant is beautiful, and how these twigs / leaves smell! Beauty:
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The water is clear, and crabs and fish gather near the pier (see a crab? A small one :):
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I could sit for a long time and watch them, there are so many of them! My husband constantly takes pictures of me like this, then shows me to look at the expression of my extremely enthusiastic face :). But it’s really interesting! A couple of times I allowed myself a pina colada on the beach, although, in principle, an opponent of alcohol, sweet, and even more so on the beach. But rest after all:
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By the way, there are no problems with the language here at all - the Bulgarians understand Russian (not very well, but they will definitely understand you) and answer even in broken, but still Russian. And they understand English in hotels. And of course, the Cyrillic alphabet pleases, even the cola here is "our": Sunsets: Also milk milk and my amazing hat (who does not remember: here

In the Soviet Union, getting to Bulgaria and buying something in local shops was considered a big and rare piece of luck. Today, Russians have access to shopping all over the world. But despite this, shopping in Bulgaria is a very interesting activity, and all thanks to the Balkan markets and the European abundance of shopping centers and malls. In general, in these parts there is something to spend money on, and you can buy goods both in large cities and in resorts. It is also encouraging that the accession to the European Union, although forced to raise prices for goods in Bulgaria, they still remained very attractive, especially if you buy locally made products.

What to buy

First of all, you should know in advance what is worth buying and what is not. This applies to any country, including Bulgaria. If we talk about souvenirs and other trinkets for the soul, then the best thing to buy here is local food and alcohol. For example, only in resort towns can you find honey in small clay pots; there is just a huge selection of local sweets and spices in the markets. An excellent gift is sudjuk. This is a local veal sausage that is sold well packaged in all supermarkets. The main alcoholic drink is rakia, a huge selection of which is offered by markets and shops in Bulgaria. Another specialty is mastic. This is a strong herbal tincture. From lighter drinks, you can buy wine - from homemade to vintage, which, by the way, is no worse than French.

Local clothes are also inexpensive here, especially from flax. Shopping in Bulgaria is also good for those who are concerned about buying shoes: they are inexpensive, and the quality is excellent. Moreover, the products are made mainly of leather. It's the same with clothes: the local production is very high quality, and on the outskirts of any large city there are huge outlets where you can replenish the wardrobe for the whole family for little money.

Also noteworthy is the local cosmetics based on rose water and oil. It is sold in shops, pharmacies, supermarkets and all shopping centers. Moreover, this is not only care, but also medical and decorative cosmetics.

Where to shop: markets or shopping malls?

There are a lot of shopping centers, markets, and small shops and shops in Bulgaria. You can buy almost any product in them. Local clothing and footwear shops are quite cheap, especially outlets in big cities, but you should not expect special discounts from global brands. Prices in Bulgaria for brands sold in branded departments (for example, Zara or Mango) are the same as in Russia. Although there are sales here, that's when you can buy something worthy for little money.

The dignity of the markets is not only in their color, but also in the ability to bargain. Sometimes you can drop up to 20 percent of the original price. But in small shops and shops, bargaining is inappropriate, prices are fixed. However, be sure to check them out when shopping in Bulgaria. Sunny Beach, Golden Sands and other resorts cannot boast of large malls, but it is in such shops that all the most interesting is sold.

Sofia

A large city, with, of course, many shops and markets. Large shopping centers popular with tourists are located on Vitosha Boulevard. This is a central pedestrian street lined with shops, restaurants and shops. Also noteworthy is the shopping gallery near the Palace of Culture. Everything can be bought at once in the largest mall in Sofia Paradise Center Sofia. Here you can find clothes from world and Bulgarian brands, furniture, books, children's goods, entertainment, and even the only amusement park on the roof in the city. It is quite possible to spend the whole day here.

There is also such a feature in Sofia as shopping streets, where all the shops specialize in one type of product. This is great if you want to buy something specific. For example, Exarh Iosif Street specializes in the sale of footwear.

The outlets that we have already mentioned are scattered throughout the city, but the largest selection is at Sofia Outlet Center on Tsaregradskoe highway. There are a huge number of international ones - Convers, MEXX, Kenzo, S. Oliver and many others. All collections are from the past, and the prices are very attractive.

Speaking of the markets in Sofia, one cannot fail to mention the oldest one - Zhenski Pazar. They say that it has been in effect since the time of the Ottoman yoke. Be that as it may, today it is located in the very center of the city, renovated and offers its visitors local products and souvenirs.

Another interesting market is located near the Zhenski Pazar, on Maria Luiza boulevard - this is Hali, which has been operating for two centuries. This is not only a place where you can buy souvenirs and food, but also a historical and architectural landmark of the capital.

Varna

This Big City, in which, as in Sofia, there are many places where shopping in Bulgaria is possible. Look for the largest stores between the Drama Theater and the Black Sea Hotel. There are expensive shops and boutiques in the old part of the city, while prices on Varenenchik Boulevard are more reasonable. Next spots for shopaholics are Independence Square and Knyaz Boris Street. A large mall is located right behind the bus station building, this is "Varna Grand Mall".

If, being in Varna, you want to walk around the bazaar, go to Drin Street, there is a market where, by the way, they accept not only but also currency - dollars and euros.

Golden Sands

The Golden Sands resort is located near Varna, so large shopping centers and markets are located there. But in the resort area there is where to spend money.

First of all, this resort place is famous for its silver jewelry. Look for them in the shops scattered along the coast. As for clothes, you will have to go to Varna to buy brands, but the production of local factories here is presented in abundance and inexpensively.

Shopping in Burgas, Bulgaria

It is a major port city that many tour operators advertise as a Mecca for cheap shopping. Please note that shops in Burgas are open only from 10 am.

Mostly all interesting shops are concentrated on Aleksandrovskaya Street and Bogorodi Street, which crosses it. Be careful: sellers who know about the glory of their city and how popular shopping in Burgas (Bulgaria) is, try to cash in on gullible tourists and pass off Turkish and Chinese things for local goods, and even at high prices. Nevertheless, we advise you to visit the Burgas Plaza shopping center, although it is located at the opposite end of the city.

Nessebar

Despite the very modest size of the city, very successful shopping in Bulgaria is possible here. is very close, so while resting in this resort, visit Nessebar. Lots of European and local brands, clothes, shoes, souvenirs - the choice is very large. Sales, as elsewhere in Europe, are in July and January, but discounts can actually go up to 70 percent.

In the old part of the city (landmark - Father Paisiy Street), pay attention to souvenir shops with local crafts. The prices for silver, ceramics, leather are lower here than in Sofia or Burgas. But it is better to look at clothes in shops in the new part of Nessebar. There are fewer tourists and the prices are lower.

On the pages of information resources dedicated to the topic we are considering (shopping in Bulgaria), reviews unanimously repeat about the simply indecent cheapness of goods. In fact, many of these reviews are out of date. Of course, the prices here are lower than in Europe, but you won't be able to buy good things for a song, don't even hope.
Most shops and markets open around 9 am and close by 6 pm. Shops in Bulgaria often close for lunch too, but certainly not in large malls.
It is appropriate to bargain on the market, but you can pay in levs, dollars and euros.
The advice is not so much about trading, but very useful in communicating with the seller: remember that Bulgarians express denial with a nod of their head, as we agree, and vice versa.
And if shopping in Bulgaria did not suit you with something, then you can take a bus to neighboring Istanbul.

Prices for tours to Golden Sands resort

A ticket to the Bulgarian resort of Golden Sands can be purchased from 9,000 rubles per person for 7 nights. The package includes round-trip air tickets, transfer to the hotel and back to the airport, hotel accommodation in a single room, breakfast and medical insurance. I bought such a ticket this year, I found it not a day before departure, but three weeks before, so this cannot be called a hot tour.

In this case, I used a tour booking service to buy a ticket. I not only advertise this resource, but recommend it to everyone: organized tourists, unorganized (independent) travelers. You can not only find great deals on tours, but also save on air tickets. For example, last year I bought a tour in, although I needed to (only one Burgas airport), but a one-way ticket cost about 14 thousand rubles, and a four-day tour cost me about 8 thousand, so I used a ticket only as a one-way ticket, I already bought a return ticket in three weeks at the well-known aviasales.

Food prices in Golden Sands

You won't stay hungry in Bulgaria. For Russians, of course, after 2014, Bulgaria became more expensive, the cost of groceries in stores in Bulgaria and Russia was almost equal, due to the change in the exchange rate of the ruble to the euro (the exchange rate of the Bulgarian currency BGN has not changed significantly for about 10 years - 1 € = 1.90-1 , 97 BGN).

Prices on the beaches of the resort

The beaches of the Golden Sands resort are equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay with equipment - sun loungers, sun umbrellas, changing rooms, showers, etc. Admission to all beaches is free, but there are paid and free zones. In paid zones, it is forbidden to use your own umbrellas, which can be bought for 20 lev in any shop. The cost of an umbrella and a sunbed is 10 levs, a mattress for a sunbed is 3 levs.

Cost of services on the beaches:

Umbrella, sunbed, mattress - 10 + 10 + 3 lev;
Tent - from 40 levs;
Banana rides - from 20 levs;
Catamaran - from 20 levs;
Bicycle rental - from 5 levs;
Water skiing - from 25 levs;
Windsurfing - from 30 levs;
Boat trip - from 100 levs;
Toilet - 1 lev.

Prices for excursions from Golden Sands

There are almost no historical sights in the resort itself. Very close, within two kilometers, with Golden Sands in the forest thickets natural park there is a medieval rock monastery Aladzha.

Local travel agencies offer excursions both within the republic and in neighboring states. Depending on desires, interests and budget, each tourist will certainly be able to choose a route that suits his needs.

Tour name / Duration (it is better to check on the spot)	Tour operator price / Cost from Bulgarian travel agencies indicated in levs (BGN)
Nessebar - the city of forty churches / from 9.00 to 18:30	70/38
Cape Kaliakra + Balchik ( Botanical Garden) / from 9.00 to 16:00	59/45
Bulgarian village (customs and traditions) - Stone forest - Longoz reserve / from 9.00 to 16:30	–/59
Pomorie - Sozopol / from 8.00 to 19.00	–/60
Nessebar - Sozopol / from 8.00 to 19.00	99/60
Veliko Tarnovo / from 8.00 to 20.00	160 (Valley of Roses - Shipka - Veliko Tarnovo) / 70 (Reserve "Madara Horseman" - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbansi)
Pliska - reserve "Madara horseman" / from 9.00 to 16.00	– /40
Klimansky paradise - Aladzha monastery / from 9.00 to 13.30 or from 13.30 to 19.00	– / 40
Stone forest - Kamchia reserve / from 9.30 to 16.30	79/58
Varna - Aladzha Monastery / from 9.30 to 16.30	– / 25
Varna - Dolphinarium / from 9.00 to 13.30	55 (adult), 38 (children) / 45 (adult), 35 (children)
Romania. Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Peles / two days	249 / —
Romania. Bucharest / one day	110/60-86
Turkey. Istanbul / one day	149/127
Turkey. Istanbul / two days	200/180
Greece - Kavala - Sveta Gora - Athos / two days	349 / —
Jeep safari / from 10.00 to 16.00	68/55
Pirate party / from 9.00 to 13.30 / from 13.30 to 17.30	60/59
Bulgarian evening / from 19.00 to 23.00	63/55
Diving / diving 40 min - 1 hour	– / 99
Yacht picnic / from 9.00 to 17.00	74/70
Boat trip / from 19.00 to 21.00	79/35
Fishing / from 9.30 to 14.30	50/45

As a rule: children under 3 years old are free, up to 12 years old 50% discount. The exchange rate is 1 euro = 1.90-1.94 lev. Prices from tour operators for excursions are higher than from local (Bulgarian) travel agencies, which are at every turn in Golden Sands.

Car rental prices

From Golden Sands to historical sites or simply interesting places you can only get there with transfers or by buying an excursion: Stone Forest, Kamchia Nature Reserve, Cape Kaliakra, Nessebar, Sozopol, Momin-Skok waterfall and much more. In some cases, renting a car will be cheaper and more convenient. The cost of renting a car in the resort is on average from 30 euros per day in high season, the longer the rental period, the lower the cost, but you need to book a car in advance. To find a car, you should contact one of the well-established car booking services or compare the cost and conditions of car rental on three services at once and choose the best booking conditions:

Top Rent A Car - the largest national Bulgarian car rental company;
- an international car rental company around the world;
myrentacar - cooperates with local car rental companies in Bulgaria, Georgia, Montenegro and other countries.

If you decide to rent a car, then keep in mind that the roads in Bulgaria are not the best. The road from Golden Sands resort to Varna with many turns, ascents and descents. In addition, there are sections where the road has collapsed by the side of the road, but there may not be any warning road signs, so both drivers and pedestrians need to be careful on the road.

If you are traveling with a child under 12 years old, then do not forget about a child seat or booster, otherwise the fine is 50 levs (20 euros). If you got behind the wheel while intoxicated, get ready for a fine of 500-1000 levs (250-500 euros) or imprisonment. Incorrect parking - 20 (10 €) lev, parking on the spot for disabled people - up to 200 lev (100 €), speeding from 20 lev (10 €), forgot to wear seat belts for yourself and passengers - 50 lev (25 €), we talked on a mobile phone while driving without a “hands-free” device - 50 lev (25 €), did not turn on the dipped beam - 20 lev (10 €).

Car rental in Golden Sands resort at the best prices:

Shopping lovers should take into account that car rental can cost them much cheaper than participating in excursions to the shopping centers of Bulgarian cities, in the first place . If travelers have a desire to commit excursion across the country, to visit several distant places at once, renting a car is the most economical and convenient option.

A few days ago, we flew in with our daughter from the Golden Sands resort (Bulgaria), rested in the Perla Hotel (Pearl) for 3 * 8 days, which was enough.

The main advantage of the Golden Sands resort is the SEA, it is very gentle, clean, warm, slightly salty, on some days azure, no worse than the Mediterranean !!!

They collected a lot of shells, including rapans.

Once we made a promenade through the night resort and didn't feel like it anymore.

A lot of Germans, mostly very elderly, have heard Ukrainian, Finnish, Bulgarian, Polish and even French. There are also many young people. Our Russians are the most, it seemed to us. Bulgarians, those who are older, speak Russian easily, young people have difficulty in speaking, and do not know English.

My daughter refused to go to the disco, although the guide gave us 2 free invitation cards, including one with a free cocktail.

They didn't go to the cafe either, I had a desire, but my daughter did not share it (((

There are cafes for every taste - both bars and restaurants with local and Italian cuisine, and even with its own Eiffel Tower, which shimmers with different patterns at night!

I think that for children the Golden Sands resort is an excellent place to relax, it is a pity that the free zone by the sea is very narrow, and the cost of a sun lounger under an umbrella for 1 person is 19 levs, which is a little expensive.

There are many midges on the beach that resemble ants and small spiders. Initially, they did not bother us (weightless and hardly felt), but they constantly sit on the body. By the end of the rest, my daughter had already begun to get nervous - she is very afraid of insects. But I'm fine.

It rained for a couple of days, but did not spoil the mood. We just burned down and walked the streets with pleasure.

In supermarkets we bought strawberries, cherries, nectarines, apricots (on average, the price per kg = 5 leva or 2.5 euros, so it's not so cheap, but tasty). My daughter wanted a watermelon, I didn’t try it, but her stomach ached after the watermelon, so nitrates are clearly present ...

I tried the local Bulgarian ice cream, the icing was obviously made from palm oil, I didn't buy it again.

Bulgarian beer is tasty, light, costs 1-70 levs (in the store).

Still water is tasteless, what you drink and what you don't, like wine.

White wine "Varna" put me to sleep, even though I drank just a glass, a 0.7 liter bottle costs 5 leva (in the store), it tastes uninteresting. Home bought rum "MALIBU", the price for 0.7 liters is 21 levs, but in some places it was seen for 28 levs.

My daughter and I bought a whole arsenal of Bulgarian cosmetics (it is better to buy in a supermarket, since it is cheaper than in tents located at every corner), I remember that since Soviet times, Bulgarian caring cosmetics were highly valued because of their naturalness!

There is absolutely nothing to buy from things, everywhere there are consumer goods of the Chinese spill. It is better to buy souvenirs in supermarkets (there are cheaper), but there is less choice, and in Duty Free they sell the same souvenirs 2 times more expensive (((

I wanted to buy a ceramic plate (5 leva) as a souvenir, but my daughter did not like the colors, so I took a pot with a pink elixir and a wooden spoon with the inscription "BULGARIA" from the supermarket.

Rest at the resort "Golden Sands"

The long-awaited summer has come and I want to fully relax, get an unforgettable experience and breathe in the aroma of the sea wind. Which country to choose for vacation? Of course, Bulgaria! Golden sandy beaches, mysterious green mountains, freshness mineral springs, unique architecture, aroma of roses and fertility of vineyards - this is Bulgaria. In this heavenly corner of the planet, every tourist will be able to improve their health, travel around a wonderful country and soak up the gentle waves of the Black Sea. "Hospitable" - so called the Black Sea by the ancient Greeks, as it is called by contemporaries. Bulgarians have a wonderful saying: “The generous Lord paints the world with three colors. The sky and the sea - in blue, the forest and mountains - in green, yellow paint, the Lord paints a ripe peach and ancient sand. "

The wonderful Bulgarian resort "Golden Sands" is painted with these colors. He received the international Blue Flag award for creating environmental conditions on the Black Sea coast. And the resort got its wonderful name thanks to the golden gentle sand generously scattered by the Creator along the entire coast. The resort is located in a zone of moderate continental climate, bathing season lasts from May to October.

One of the main attractions of the resort is the church chapel of St. John the Baptist, which was built under the patronage of His Eminence Metropolitan Kirill of Varna and Preslav. The famous mineral waters of healing springs give health to people suffering from arthritis, arthrosis, neuroses, bronchial asthma and other diseases. Other methods of alternative medicine are also used for treatment: treatment with beekeeping products, Chinese medicine. There are 102 balneological resorts in Bulgaria, equipped with modern medical equipment.

The "Golden Sands" resort has the largest water park "Aquapolis", a favorite entertainment for adults and children. If you give your child a vacation at this resort, then he will definitely not be bored. Safe beaches, shallow sea, interesting programs and comfortable living conditions, what else do you need to be completely happy?

On the "Golden Sands" you will be offered sightseeing rest. You will be able to visit the famous Aladzha monastery, the capital of humor Gabrovo, "Hammered stones" - a natural phenomenon, the Valley of Roses and many other historical sites. While vacationing in Bulgaria, you absolutely do not feel the language barrier and discomfort. The friendliness and hospitality of the local population, the cordiality with which they treat you, leave a pleasant impression and a desire to return to Golden Sands again.

You can choose hotels and cottages to your taste. The price-quality ratio is very correct. In recent years, the resort's hotels have thrown off the old clothes of the totalitarian era and meet European standards. Golden Sands is the only resort with an ecological mode of transport - solar-powered eco-cars. The quality of the water, air and sand of the resort meets all European quality criteria.

The Bolero Hotel is located in the northern part of the resort, just fifty meters from the beach. This eight-storey building has 298 rooms with satellite TV, air conditioning, minibars, telephones. In the hotel restaurant you can enjoy dishes of national and European cuisine. Asian à la carte restaurant and Argentinean grill - bar will offer you delicious dishes. For lovers active rest there is a tennis court, volleyball, basketball and football courts. Swimming pool, beauty salon and massage parlor, fitness room, sauna can keep your body in good shape. For children there is a children's pool, mini club and club animation.

Shops at the Golden Sand Resort are open Monday through Friday, and grocery stores are open 24 hours a day. So you will have time to buy souvenirs in memory of Bulgaria. For example, perfume from the Valley of Roses, leather and silver products, linen clothes and even rakia (Bulgarian vodka).

In the central part of the resort there is the Arabela hotel, it is located a hundred meters from the beach. Comfortable rooms, quality and friendly service which deserve respect and admiration. The hotel has a main and themed restaurant, a lobby bar, an internet room, shops, and a currency exchange office. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, tennis and volleyball courts for those who like to relax actively. The daily program is varied and rich, your leisure time will be brightened up with live music, sports games and various shows. "Aphrodite", "Gelena", "Glarus" and many other hotels are ready to receive their guests at the highest level.

A few tips about the national characteristics of the country. For example, if your girlfriend is suddenly called "bun" - do not be offended. After all, "bun" means "bride". If a Bulgarian shakes his head in response to your question, it means “yes”. And vice versa. In the summer heat, it is customary to drink chilled white wines in Bulgaria. And it is customary to drink red wine in months with the letter "r" in the name. Every Bulgarian always has a lot of cash in his wallet, and not because they are very rich. “So that there was something to touch,” they explain, smiling. Bulgarian punctuality is also part of the national flavor. If you are promised that they will come now, perhaps at the end of the day you will wait for your guests. And it is absolutely impossible to take offense at these benevolent and sympathetic people.

A few practical tips before traveling to Bulgaria. Foreigners are prohibited from importing non-canned food products into the country; you can import 250 cigarettes, 2 liters of wine or 1 liter of strong alcoholic beverages duty-free. When entering and leaving the country, it is imperative to declare expensive items (laptop, for example, or jewelry). Currency exchange in Bulgaria is not limited. It is best to have dollars or Deutschmarks with you, Russian rubles cannot be exchanged. To avoid deception and fraud, avoid street money changers. It is best to change currency at banks or exchange offices.

But, back to rest in Golden Sands. One of the brightest memories for adults and children will be a jeep safari. A trip by jeep, a beautiful panorama of the Golden Sands, the forest, gun shooting, barbecue and sincere national songs will not leave anyone indifferent! Children are delighted with the Pirate Party. Imagine, you are met by "real" pirates at the pier, put on boats and a sea battle begins! Children are "armed" with paper bombs filled with water and shelling begins between the ships. After the battle - cleaning the deck and lunch with fried fish, wine, rum (for adults, of course!). The children's sports center of the resort offers its young clients pony riding and chess games with giant chess pieces. Children are delighted with "Slalom" - a dry slide and railroad, inflatable slides and an autodrome.

The resort "Golden Sands" is chosen by lovers of diving, windsurfing and sailing. There are surfing, water skiing, sailing schools. The yacht port "Golden Sands" has three piers for more than a hundred yachts - berths.

If you want to get to know more about national traditions, Golden Sands will gladly provide you with such an opportunity! After all, the resort has a large number of establishments in the national style, where you can take part in incendiary dances and listen to folk songs. In souvenir shops you can buy items made of ceramics, forging, wood, and Bulgarian embroidery as a keepsake of the country. The Ethnographic Complex and the Street of Artists will introduce you to the traditions of the Bulgarian people in the best possible way. An integral part of the national culture is the Bulgarian national cuisine. In Golden Sands there are many restaurants in the national style. For example, in the restaurant "Vodenitsata" an old mill was recreated, and in "Kosharata" - the life of shepherds. For lovers of foreign cuisine, there are Arabic, Chinese, Indian, English restaurants.

At night, leisure travelers will brighten up night club"Konen picnic", where artists and stuntmen put on a magnificent performance. The Astoria Variety Bar will offer a disco, a variety show and a variety of cocktails.

If you are spending your vacation in Golden Sands, you should not miss the unique opportunity to explore the country's historical sights. Using the services of an airplane or car, you can visit Sofia, Varna, Veliko Tarnovo, the Valley of the Roses, the Thracian tomb, monasteries. Get acquainted with the ritual of rose-growing and take a walk along the Danube.

For four decades, the resort "Golden Sands" has been attracting vacationers with its uniqueness and beauty, an unforgettable combination of antiquity and the sea, the gentle sun and gentle golden sand.

Rest in Golden Sands is sure to please! The main thing is not to forget optimism and good mood with you on the trip! And the rest of you will be provided in this little Eden!