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Sunny Beach
Sunny Beach is Bulgaria’s largest beach resort, next to old Nessebar on the southern coast. These pages compare it with the resorts near Varna and explain how to get there.
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- Nessebar Old Town: what to see in the UNESCO peninsula
Things to do in Nessebar Old Town: the UNESCO-listed medieval churches, walls, Archaeological Museum and ethnographic house, a walking route, 2026 tickets and when to go.
- Things to do in Obzor: the beach, ancient Naulochos, Cape Emine and Irakli
Things to do in Obzor, Bulgaria: a beach over 10 km long, Roman-era and early Byzantine remains, the Kaleto eco trail, Cape Emine, wild Irakli beach and the bus from Varna.
- Golden Sands or Sunny Beach (or Albena)? Which resort suits you
Golden Sands for nightlife near Varna, Sunny Beach for the biggest party, Albena for families and calm. Distances, buses and Blue Flags (Oct 2026).
- Is Bulgaria safe for tourists in 2026? Scams, taxis, tap water
Yes: Bulgaria is generally safe, with no UK or German travel warning (as of 2026-10). The risks are taxis, pickpockets, padded club bills and sea currents.
- Varna Airport (VAR): winter 2026/27 flights, bus 409, taxis
Varna Airport (VAR) guide: bus 409 to the centre in under 20 minutes, a taxi for about €11, parking, car hire and winter 2026/27 routes. Plan your arrival.
- Varna to Nessebar and Sunny Beach: buses, times and day-trip tips
No boat runs from Varna to Nessebar: take the bus, about 1h45 to Sunny Beach and 2h to Nessebar, from about €9.50. Times, prices and Old Town sights.