North Black Sea Coast —
where the sea meets history
Golden beaches, red cliffs, ancient fortresses and Bulgaria's oldest lighthouse. A guide along the coast from Varna to Durankulak — the summer that's worth it.
One summer on the North Black Sea Coast
Sights on the coast
From the sea capital to the northernmost village of our Black Sea coast — we picked the best places for a summer journey.
01CityVarna
✷ the sea capitalSea Garden, the world's oldest gold and endless summer.
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02NaturePobiti Kamani
✷ near VarnaA stone forest of ancient columns — the mystery of Dobrudzha.
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03BeachGolden Sands
✷ 18 km from VarnaA long golden beach, a nature park and fun until late.
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04HistoryAladzha Monastery
✷ rock monasteryA medieval monastery carved into the rocks above the sea.
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05ResortSt. Constantine & Helena
✷ our first resortWhere Bulgarian sea tourism began — back in 1908.
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06ResortAlbena
✷ between forest and seaA garden city with a long beach and the Baltata reserve.
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07CultureThe Palace & Botanical Garden
✷ BalchikQueen Marie's summer residence and thousands of plants.
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08MuseumHistory Museum — Balchik
✷ DionysopolisA Roman chariot and the temple of Cybele — discovery of the century.
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09SpaTuzlata
✷ near BalchikA liman with healing mud and warm mineral water — no entrance fees.
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10CityKavarna
✷ the rock townRock architecture, a fortress and festivals with thousands of spectators.
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11NatureCape Kaliakra
✷ reserve since 1941Red cliffs, the legend of the 40 maidens and dolphins in the waves.
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12ArchaeologyKamen Bryag & Yailata
✷ 8,000 yearsJuly Morning, the eternal flame and rock tombs.
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13NatureTyulenovo
✷ village at the edgeA rock arch, red cliffs and underwater caves.
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14LighthouseShabla
✷ easternmost pointThe oldest and tallest lighthouse on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.
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15ArchaeologyDurankulak
✷ the northernmost villageThe world's largest prehistoric necropolis — 7,000 years.
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Four reasons to come
Sun and sand
Blue Flag beaches, a shallow warm sea, golden sands right up to the forest.
History everywhere
From prehistoric necropolises and Thracian rocks to palaces and old lighthouses.
Wild nature
Reserves, lagoons and the Via Pontica migration route — birds and dolphins.
Taste of the sea
Fresh fish, home-made wine and herb rakia — a taste that stays with you.
Travelling the coast? We have a driver.
ITSO Taxi Balchik drives to every sight from Varna to Durankulak — fast, calm and on the plan you like.
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