Look at the reviews of tourists about Bulgaria - a friendly European country on the Black Sea coast. Pros and cons of holidays in Bulgarian resorts in 2021.
Reviews about the weather in Bulgaria
Tourists come to Bulgaria all year round. In winter - go downhill skiing, and in summer - for a beach holiday. The swimming season starts at the end of May and lasts until the end of September.
Svetlana: "I love to relax in Bulgaria in May. The first cherries, strawberries and, of course, the sea! Only our compatriots swim at this time. The water is cool, but no one is prohibited from sunbathing and walking along the coast."
Holidays in June are popular with parents with children and older travelers. According to tourists, there is no extreme heat in Bulgaria in June, and the sea is already warm. July and August are the peak tourist seasons. Resorts are filled to capacity. Housing and entertainment prices are the highest of the year. Find out what the weather is like in Bulgaria.
Ekaterina: "In July, the weather is wonderful + 28 ... + 29 ° С. It rained for two days, but a light warm breeze persisted. The water temperature was + 24 ° С."
Reviews of tourists about their holidays in Bulgaria in September are the most positive. In the velvet season, families with babies and everyone who is contraindicated in summer heat for health reasons.
Elena: "There was no heat in September, the water was warm. It rained for a whole week until lunchtime. After lunch, we went to the sea to swim and sunbathe."
The off-season period begins in October. During the day, +17 ... + 18 ° С, and the sea water temperature +18 ... + 19 ° С. It's getting rainy. Tourists who come to Bulgaria in October love the bright colors of autumn foliage and the opportunity to go on excursions without the heat.
Reviews of tourists about hotels in Bulgaria
Bulgarian hotels are biased. Many people think that the level of service in this country is antediluvian, but this is not so. In recent years, the hotel base in the seaside resorts of Bulgaria has changed a lot. Good 4-5 * hotels have appeared.
According to tourists, budget apartment hotels are suitable for families with children. They speak well of large tourist complexes, such as the resorts of Elenite and Dyuny. They have comfortable hotels 3-5 *, water parks and all the necessary infrastructure for a good holiday by the sea.
To make your vacation in Bulgaria a success in 2021, study the reviews of tourists about hotels.
Elvira: "We come to the Moonlight 5 * hotel for 4 years in a row. I really like the location, quiet discos, high-quality food."
Anna: "Aquamarine Hotel 4 * broke all my stereotypes that service in Bulgaria is a vestige of the Soviets. The staff is superb, they said goodbye as if they were family."
Svetlana Yakovlevna: "The territory of the Royal Sun Apartments 3 * hotel is just a song, two swimming pools + for children. Everything is clean, green, comfortable, sun loungers, umbrellas, a tower with lifeguards."
Some tourists in their reviews of hotels in Bulgaria noted shortcomings. The main complaints are about the service.
Vadim: "In the Nessebar Fort Club Apartments 3 * apart-hotel it is far to carry luggage from the car, but there are no porters or their services were not offered to us."
Reviews of tourists about the beaches and the sea in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian coastline stretches for 378 km. From the north of the Balkan Mountains there are Golden Sands, Albena and Varna, from the south - the resort areas of Burgas, Sunny Beach, Nessebar and Sozopol. Most of the beaches are sandy, the entry into the sea is shallow, so they are good for families with children.
According to tourists, the sea is polluted in the major cities of Bulgaria. Clean sea water - in the resorts of Golden Sands, Sunny Beach, Albena, Lozenets, Kiten and St. Constantine and Elena.
Polska: "The beaches are good. There is sand everywhere, where you can lie down calmly and your back won't hurt like pebbles."
Julia-chizl: "In the morning, the bottom has not yet been disturbed by the swimmers. You can see crabs and hermit crabs in the clear water."
Sunny Beach: reviews of tourists
According to tourists, Sunny Beach is ideal for families with children and youth holidays in Bulgaria. The most famous seaside resort in the country has hotels for every taste and budget. They all stand on the shores of a shallow bay. Sandy beaches stretch for 7 km and are marked with the Blue Flag for their cleanliness.
Find out about holidays in Sunny Beach.
Morraa: "All sorts of activities are presented in abundance: from bars and discos to quite innocent children's entertainment. Nearby is the city-museum of Nessebar, where a small train will quickly take you along the embankment and a regular bus."
Burgas: reviews of tourists
One of the largest tourist centers in Bulgaria is located on the shores of the Burgas Bay. There are many natural and historical attractions in and around the city. According to tourists, Burgas is a budget resort in Bulgaria. It is popular with lovers of good sandy beaches, outdoor activities, water sports and excursions.
Find out about the rest in Burgas.
Vera Ivanova: "In such a large city there is something to do besides seals rest. At least paragliding."
Sanyazv: "It's a very good city for tourists. I didn't want to leave it at all. It has its own atmosphere."
Pomorie: reviews of tourists
The balneological center is famous for its calm atmosphere, healing mud and salt lakes. According to tourists' reviews, vacation in Pomorie is suitable for those who like to combine swimming in the sea with treatment. There are many 4-5 * hotels in the resort.
Learn about your vacation in Pomorie.
lemiel: "The embankment is wide, there are a huge number of boats, the sea is stunningly beautiful turquoise. It is immediately evident that the city is being built up with elite housing."
lalunalizza: "The beneficial properties of fresh mud last no more than 20 hours. So beware of buying mud from your hands."
Golden Sands: reviews of tourists
The resort is famous for its clean sea, national park, cozy hotels, spas, sea attractions and vibrant nightlife. The local coastline is a long strip of sandy beaches. The sea is clean, the entrance to the water is shallow. According to tourists, active people and parents with children like to relax in Golden Sands.
Learn about a holiday in Golden Sands.
Esmeron: "A classic holiday in Bulgaria. The resort is small, stretched along the coast. Everything here captivates with the spirit of nostalgia for the USSR. Time seems to have stopped."
Latailes: "There are small trains running through the territory of the Golden Sands resort. It is inexpensive and convenient to ride on them."
Nessebar: reviews of tourists
One of the most ancient cities in Europe is located 37 km north of Burgas. According to tourists, the beach in Nessebar is the most picturesque in Bulgaria. The wide coastline with clean golden sand is awarded the Blue Flag. The resort is chosen by connoisseurs of excursion tourism, amateurs of diving and windsurfing.
Find out about your vacation in Nessebar.
gerastikez: "The streets of Old Nessebar are narrow and pretty. Many colors, cozy wooden platbands, slender brick facades - all this takes a couple of hundred years ago."
Reviews of tourists about excursions in Bulgaria
Look for interesting excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster websites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
Guided tours in Russian are offered in all resorts in Bulgaria. Popular trips to Sofia, Varna, Plovdiv, Burgas, Nessebar, the Strandzha mountain reserve, ancient temples and monasteries. Sightseeing bus tours start from 50 €.
To leave a pleasant experience in Bulgaria in 2021, read the reviews of tourists about excursions and make your choice.
Sergey: "The excursion went well and revealed a lot of new things both about Sofia and about Bulgaria in general." More about the excursion →
Andrew: "We felt like in a fairy tale! Strandja has clean air. It's nice to be here after the noisy city." More about the excursion →
Alla: "The route is thought out and interesting. Very beautiful views - multi-colored rocks and blue sea, impregnable walls of the fortress and the mysterious Balchik garden. All this will remain in the memory for a long time." More about the excursion →
Entertainment reviews
According to the reviews of tourists, the coastal resorts of Bulgaria are popular with those who like active rest. They enjoy diving, windsurfing, yachting and sea fishing.Those who like trekking travel through the picturesque Rhodope Mountains. Horseback riding and cycling tours are popular in Bulgaria.
If you come with a child, relax on the beaches, in water parks and go on a boat trip. Children's attractions are open in the resorts, and in Sunny Beach there is a large amusement park. Varna has a dolphinarium and a zoo, and Burgas hosts a spectacular sand sculpture festival from July to September.
Svetlanas: "The territory of the Action Aquapark is large, and it impressed us. There are a lot of slides and pools with different effects."
YuliaStepanov: "The dolphinarium in Varna is small, a half-hour show. The children were delighted. After that, it's good to take a walk around the area - the dolphinarium is located in a wonderful park."
Pros and cons of holidays in Bulgaria
In the reviews about Bulgaria for 2019-2020, tourists write that they were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the rest. Most of the reviews are positive. Many would like to return to their favorite resorts and recommend them to their friends.
pros holidays in Bulgaria in 2021:
- Short flight.
- Large selection of hotels.
- Good sanatoriums.
- The Black Sea is cleaner than in the Krasnodar Territory.
- Wide sandy beaches.
- Lots of fun for kids.
- Great opportunities for outdoor activities and excursion tourism.
- There is almost no language barrier.
Oksana Bakinskaya: "They understand Russian well here and, perhaps, therefore, you may not fully realize that you are abroad."
Minuses:
- Russians need a visa.
- Vacation prices are too high.
- Service in hotels is poor.
- After a storm, jellyfish and algae appear near the coast.
- The infrastructure on many beaches is underdeveloped.
Yagodka45: "The beaches are pretty clean, but showers, toilets and cafes leave a lot to be desired."
The nuances of rest in Bulgaria and advice from tourists
"Stars" are awarded not only to Bulgarian hotels, but also to campsites, motels and apartments. Private hotels, apartments and motels cannot have more than 3 *. The limit for campgrounds and rental farmhouses is 1-2 *.
In small private hotels of the 3 * level, the service is good. This is a family business, so the food is homemade and the customers are taken care of. Large Bulgarian 3 * hotels, especially those that were built a long time ago, are similar to 2 * hotels. Except for budget accommodation, don't expect anything special.
All inclusive in Bulgarian does not provide round-the-clock service.
Vrednaya Wika: "Most often" all inclusive "operates from 10 am to 10 pm-23 pm. Then alcoholic drinks, and sometimes non-alcoholic ones, for a fee."
Large supermarkets have ready-to-eat sections. This is very convenient for anyone who wants to eat less. It is difficult to find beef in shops and markets - Bulgarians prefer pork.
