Find out why tourists love to relax in Golden Sands. What do they write about the beaches in the reviews, what are the prices in 2021, is it good to relax in a Bulgarian resort with children and which hotels are considered the best.
Impressions from Golden Sands
Golden Sands is the second largest resort in Bulgaria after Sunny Beach. Vacationers love the picturesque nature, beautiful sandy beaches, good all inclusive hotels and a lot of nightlife. The resort is famous for its health tourism. The Ambassador Balneological Center helps people with arthritis, neuroses, chronic bronchitis and pharyngitis. According to tourists, noise at night is one of the disadvantages of resting in Golden Sands.
Latailes: "The advantage of the resort is a short flight and, which is important for us, the absence of a language barrier. Almost everyone speaks Russian, at least they will understand you for sure."
valmictar99: "I am not a fan of noisy crowded resorts, so I would never choose Golden Sands for my vacation."
Best hotels in Golden Sands
The popular resort has more than a hundred hotels of various comfort levels. Half of them are all inclusive. Rooms in hotels on the first line are more expensive. If you want to live without noise from discos and bars, choose a hotel or guest house 2-3 lines from the sea or on the outskirts of the resort. Look for accommodation in Golden Sands at Hotelluk.
The best hotels in Golden Sands in 2021, according to reviews and ratings from tourists:
Family Hotel Piter 3 * is a popular family hotel 5 km from Golden Sands. A double room costs from 74 €.
Grifid Foresta 3 * is an excellent hotel for guests over 16 years old. Double room with all inclusive food costs from 152 €.
HVD Viva Club Hotel 4 * is a cozy hotel with a spa center 10-15 minutes walk from the waterfront. An all inclusive double room starts at 141 €.
Grifid Encanto Beach Hotel - Wellness & Spa 4 * is an all inclusive hotel in a quiet part of the Golden Sands resort. In high season, a double room costs from 213 €.
International Hotel Casino & Tower Suites 5 * is a comfortable hotel with a casino and a panoramic pool in the center of the resort. A double room costs from 113 €.
Melia Grand Hermitage 5 * is a comfortable hotel on the 2nd line from the sea. Double room with all inclusive food costs from 199 €.
Golden Sands beaches
According to tourists, the beaches in the Golden Sands resort are so good that you can spend a whole day on them. In some places, the sandy coast reaches a width of 100 m. The entrance to the sea is shallow, so it is convenient to relax here with small children. The indoor beach of the Riviera complex is especially good for kids, and the young people like the Mojito beach.
There are no paid recreation areas on the shore. With your own towel or air mattress, you can sit anywhere. Keep in mind that in July and August there are so many vacationers that after 10:00 it is already difficult to find free areas of the beach near the sea. Renting a sunbed costs 5 €, a sun umbrella - also 5 €.
Pacha1985: "The sand on the beach is fine golden. Not as fine as in Tunisia, of course, but quite decent sandy beaches."
Sights
The resort is young, so there are no historical sights in Golden Sands. The hotels are surrounded by the natural park "Golden Sands". It stretches for 9.2 km and is about 1.2 km wide. Trails for children, elderly tourists and cycling routes have been laid in the protected area. Not far from the resort is the medieval monastery of Aladzha.
We advise you not to spend money on an excursion to Varna. From Golden Sands to Varna there is a bus number 409, the journey takes only half an hour. Take a walk along the beautiful streets, see interesting places and buy fresh fruit at the market!
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Okunevasveta: "The main excursion is to the Old Town of Nessebar on the island. Don't go there - don't visit Bulgaria."
Vacation with children
Golden Sands is considered one of the best Bulgarian resorts for inexpensive and high-quality holidays with children. It is loved for its excellent climate, warm shallow sea, comfortable hotels and a lot of entertainment. The resort has a water park, a climbing wall and a shooting range for children.
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Svetlana and Alexander: "We went with the whole family at the end of June. This is already a full-fledged peak of the season, many children, crowded beaches and queues at attractions. It is noteworthy that the price of rest in Bulgaria is much lower than rest in Anapa or Sochi. But there is a slightly different setting, cuisine and sights. "
Alexey: "Aquapolis is an excellent water park, comfortable, clean and tidy everywhere. Everyone will find something to do here. There are pools and slides for children and adults."
When is the best time to go
The swimming season at the Golden Sands resort begins in late May - early June, as almost everywhere in Bulgaria. For children, the water in the Black Sea warms up in the second half of June.
Unlike the resorts of the Mediterranean, Bulgaria does not experience extreme heat. In July and August, the air temperature is + 28 ° С, and the sea water temperature is + 24 ... + 26 ° С. In autumn, the sea cools down slowly, so swimming in Golden Sands is pleasant throughout September. Even in early October, on sunny and calm days, vacationers enjoy swimming in the sea.
Autumn at the resort is not rainy, but in November the average daytime temperature is + 13 ° С. Low season is coming!
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88SobTV: "My vacation came at the beginning of June. At this time, Bulgaria is calm and peaceful: beaches are free, the sea is clear, the sun is sparing, the price tag is not high and excursions are already in full swing. The most paradise for those who prefer a quiet vacation."
Conclusions: is it worth going to Golden Sands
According to tourists, Golden Sands is suitable for everyone who loves to relax in cities and is not afraid of crowded beaches. The popular Bulgarian resort is located very well. You can drive from the airport to the hotel in 30 minutes.
Although there is no industry in Golden Sands, the sea water is not very clean here. In the reviews, vacationers complain about an unpleasant smell, household waste and algae.
In addition to a beach holiday, in Golden Sands you can go water skiing, diving, surfing, paintball, golf and bowling. Some come to play at Casino International, the largest casino in Bulgaria.
