Baba Marta and martenitsi in Varna: meaning and where to buy
On 1 March Bulgarians give red-and-white martenitsi for health: what they mean, how to wear one, when to take it off and where to buy in Varna.
Varna through the year: seasons and festivals
Varna through the year: weather and sea temperature by season, music and film festivals, and customs such as Baba Marta and Trifon Zarezan.
Sources: Visit Varna · Varna Summer Festival · UNESCO Intangible Heritage · BTA
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New Year Varna 2027: square party, Golden Sands packages, getting there
Varna's free NYE party is a five-hour concert on Nezavisimost Square on 31 Dec 2026; Golden Sands spa hotels sell 3-night packages from about €260.
Trifon Zarezan: Bulgaria's wine day on 14 February and Varna
Trifon Zarezan, Bulgaria's vine and wine day, is on 14 February (1 Feb in the church calendar). Rituals, Valentine's 2027 and tips near Varna.
Varna festivals by month: music, theatre, film and ballet
Varna's festival year: Varna Summer theatre in June, the music festival June–October (since 1926), Varna Day on 15 August, Love is Folly in late August.
When to visit Varna: weather, sea temperature and seasons
The best time to visit Varna is June to September for the beach (July highs near 29 °C, sea about 24 °C); spring and autumn are mild and quiet.