During the Soviet Union, summer vacations in Bulgaria were considered prestigious, but getting into the country was not easy. Now times have changed, in order to travel to Bulgaria, you only need to have an appropriate visa. Among the Bulgarian resorts, one of the largest and most famous is Slynchev Bryag, which means Sunny Beach. He is very popular among European youth. The surrounding nature, the gentle sea and magnificent clean beaches create excellent conditions for recreation for families with small children.
History of Sunny Beach
Slynchev Bryag located 90 km south of Varna. You can get to him from the nearest airport in Burgas by taxi or municipal bus, having traveled only 35 km. Sunny Beach is a new district of the oldest European city of Nessebar, founded almost three millennia ago on a small peninsula. It is considered a historical and architectural monument of Bulgaria and is now under the protection of UNESCO.
The history of Slynchev Briag began in 1957, when it was decided to build a resort complex near Nessebar. Its construction began in 1958. Next to the two wells that supplied Nessebar with drinking water, the first hotels, parking lots and equipped beaches appeared. The resort began to develop especially actively after the Soviet Union collapsed. He plays a large role in the tourism business of Bulgaria. The infrastructure is updated every year, new hotels, cafes and entertainment complexes appear.
The beaches of Sunny Beach
Slynchev Bryag attracts tourists with its wide sandy beaches. They stretch along the coast for 8 km. In some places, their width reaches 60 meters. The beaches are equipped with everything you need for a good rest. They have sun loungers, umbrellas and sunshades, bars, sports grounds for beach volleyball and football. From water entertainments, vacationers are offered walks by sea on catamarans, jet skis and bananas. Those who wish can parachute or scuba dive.
In the resort Slynchev Bryag (photos are presented in the article) a unique microclimate has developed. It is surrounded by the mountains of Stara Planina, covered with coniferous-deciduous forests. In the summer, water is heated to 24-25 ° C, and the air temperature is 28 ° C. The cleanliness of the beaches meets the most stringent requirements and is marked with the “Blue Flag” - a prestigious award of the International Ecological Fund.
Hotels and restaurants
The beach season in the resort of Slynchev Bryag begins in the second half of April. By this time, the hotel base is ready to receive vacationers. Hotels in the complex can accommodate up to 80 thousand people at a time. In addition, the city has 35 thousand apartments. The hotel administration notes that most vacationers purchase an all-inclusive package.
In Sunny Beach, there are more than 100 hotels belonging to different categories. Low prices for accommodation in 2 * hotels attract students and youth from Germany, England and other European countries. The share of tourists from Russia is about 7% of the total number of vacationers. The city has no problems with food, cafes and restaurants are on every corner.
Slynchev Bryag (Bulgaria) - the most “party” place of youth in Bulgaria. Night bars and discos work here, the most popular are Iceberg and Mania clubs. The city also has expensive hotels and restaurants for wealthy tourists, so each guest chooses what he needs.
Resort Activities
Traveler reviews left about the rest in the resort of Slynchev Bryag are proof that an entertainment industry has been created in the city.
In addition to numerous theme bars and restaurants, tourists are happy to visit the ACTION water park. It covers an area of 36 thousand square meters. meters, which is divided into children's, family and extreme zones. There is also a relaxation area where you can have a tasty meal. In the park there are more than 30 types of different slides and water attractions. On the border of Slynchev Bryaga and Old Nessebar there is a children's mini-water park with small slides and shallow pools.
In the center of the resort area there is Luna Park with attractions for children and adults, on the city promenade there are cinemas showing films in 5D format. In addition to the three-dimensional image, the effect of presence is obtained due to movable chairs and various special effects.
Among other entertainments, vacationers can enjoy ATV rides, jeep safaris, bowling, scooter rentals, various bus excursions and much more. On the outskirts of the resort there is a go-kart track and a paintball field. Big companies are having fun here.
The cultural program of the Slynchev Bryag center includes the Golden Orpheus international competition of Bulgarian song performers, restored in 2015, and performances by folklore groups. Classical music lovers attend concerts by symphony orchestras. Various exhibitions and fashion shows are held here annually.