The resort of Golden Sands is considered the most popular and elite in Bulgaria. It is located in an ecologically clean bay of the Black Sea on the northern coast of the Riviera, 17km from Varna . He got his name for the beautiful beaches with fine golden sand 3.5 km wide to 100 m wide. The territory where Golden Sands is located is declared a National Park with a total area of 1320 hectares.
In Golden Sands Bulgaria you not only can rest on wonderful clean beaches, but also cure all health, as well as visit interesting sights.
Golden Sands: Ambassador - balneological center
The springs with curative water here attract the fans of mud cure (balneotherapy) and spa treatments. The oldest balneological center of the Golden Sands resort is located in the Ambassador hotel, located very close to the center. Here, with great success, natural disorders (sea and mineral water, mud) are treated with nervous disorders, chronic diseases of the lungs and the musculoskeletal system.
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Golden Sands: water parks in Bulgaria
In the north-western part of the resort there is one of the largest and most beautiful water parks "Aquapolis". For a full-fledged active recreation there is everything: swimming pools with mineral water, various water slides, children's slides and playgrounds, bars and restaurants.
On the beaches and on the territory of some Golden Sands hotels there are aqua-gardens (small water parks).
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Golden Sands: Nature Park
The resort of Golden Sands surrounds the homonymous natural national park. It was founded in 1943 to preserve local fauna, flora and landscape, is considered the smallest park in Bulgaria. For tourists and nature lovers there are pedestrian routes, conditions for children's tourism and people with disabilities, there are observation platforms and recreation centers. On the territory of the natural park there are interesting historical sights of the monastery of Aladzha and a group of caves Catacomb.
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Golden Sands: Monastery of Aladzha
This is the most famous medieval two-tiered rock monastery in Bulgaria, also known as the monastery of the Holy Trinity. On the first tier there were the church itself, the monks' cells and utility rooms, and on the second - the monastery chapel. The walls of the most famous monastery of Golden Sands are decorated with beautifully preserved frescoes. In addition to the monastery, open to tourists, there is also a museum where you can buy souvenirs and get acquainted with ritual objects, old clothes, a collection of ceramic products and handicrafts of local craftsmen.
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Golden Sands: church
In the heart of the Golden Sands resort is its religious landmark church of St. John the Baptist. The building of its chapel is executed in a unique architectural style and is famous for its rich interior decoration.
Golden Sands: museum
In the town of Batov, which is in the suburbs of the Golden Sands resort, the Chiflik exhibition complex is located. Visitors to the museum have an interesting collection of ethnographic artifacts, familiar with the life of the local population in the last century. After the excursion, a tasting of local popular dishes and house wine is arranged. If desired, all interested tourists can take part in national entertainment.
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In the resort of Golden Sands you can organize a holiday for all tastes: active, passive, therapeutic, children's, entertainment. For this purpose, there are also natural parks, water parks, chic beaches, and historical sights.