Description

Sunny Beach is considered among the perfect ‘All round Family holiday Destinations’ in Bulgaria. This five mile beach strip with its natural sand dunes is the also the largest sea resort in the county. The Balkan Mountain Ranges to the north forms a natural protection to the resort and with warm Mediterranean climate, clean, calm and safe waters; this semi-circular shaped beach is also regarded as the best among the Black Sea beaches. The resort also has so many varieties of sport, activities and entertainment to offer that it is almost impossible for any visitor to get bored with the place. The resort has over a hundred hotels in all kinds of budgets and for the adventure seeking tourist, there are also many locally organized day trips to almost all of the surrounding attractions.

Shopping

Visitors can shop for clothes and souvenirs at several big shopping centers.

Restaurants

There are about 130 restaurants, pubs and taverns catering to all foreign tastes by offering a variety of cuisines. Hanska Shatra (Khan’s Tent) offers a special Bulgarian experience with live folk music, in a superb setting of mosaic interiors. The homesick need not worry as there are establishments like the authentic British Red Lion pub and traditional Bulgarian mehanas all around the resort

Night Life

Sunny Beach provides a variety of Nightlife ranging from nightclubs, discos, casinos and bars, to cafes, folk-style spots and also a variety of acts and entertainment in the local taverns.

Activities

Boredom is out of question for a visitor as the resort offers an extremely large array of water and land based activities. Sports that the tourist can indulge in include windsurfing, sailing, waterskiing, parasailing, beach volleyball, mini-golf, horse riding, climbing, cycling and tennis. There are also fitness centers, swimming pools and spa treatment centers across the resort. For the amateur sportsman, coaches and equipment are provided. Children are more than adequately catered for, and will find an endless supply of organized activities, competitions and playgrounds.

Communications

To make calls to Bulgaria the country dialing code is +359, followed by the relevant city code. To make calls out of Bulgaria, there is a direct dialing service to 58 countries. Calls to countries that cannot be accessed by direct dialing must be placed through an operator at 0123. Betcom or Bulgarian Telecommunication Company phone booths require a special card available from kiosks. Bulgaria is one of the few countries in Europe that has no peak or off-peak call times. There are two mobile GSM operators, and several Internet Service Providers. Internet cafes are found in plenty in the big cities.

Contacts

Bulgarian Tourist Authority, Sofia: + 359 (0)2 987 9778 or www.bulgariatravel.org
Bulgarian Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 387 0174
Bulgarian Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7584 9400
Bulgarian Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 789 3215
Bulgarian Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6286 9711
Bulgarian Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: + 27 (0)12 342 3720
Bulgarian Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +353 (0)1 660 3293
United States Embassy, Sofia: +359 (0)2 937 5100
British Embassy, Sofia: +359 (0)2 933 9222
Canadian Consulate, Sofia: +359 (0)2 969 9710
Australian Consulate, Sofia: +359 (0)2 946 1334
South African Embassy, Sofia: +359 (0)2 981 6682
Irish Embassy, Sofia: +359 (0)2 985 3425
Emergencies: 166 (police); 150 (medical)

Currency

BGN

Attractions

Sunny beach itself is among the biggest attractions in and around the area. However the town of Nessebur, which is only 3 kilometers away from the resort, is a great place for those who love the beauty of life. This sleepy town with its narrow cobble lanes, aged wooden houses with drying fish hanging from the roofs, mediaeval churches and fortress walls is just a great place to explore in peace.

Language

Bulgarian

Language Description

Bulgarian is the official language of the country. But people in most of the tourist areas speak English, French and German as well.

Tipping

10% of the bill amount is generally expected in restaurants. While paying porters and taxi drivers, it is better to round up the bill. Tips are not required for non- metered taxis.