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Sunny Beach and Nessebar travel guide

Bulgaria's biggest beach resort and an ancient town next door

Nessebar's old town and Sunny Beach. Photo: NightBlade151, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

3h 15mflight from London
BOJnearest main airport
25° in Augwarmest month
3° in Jancoolest month

Sunny Beach has about 8km of soft sand, shallow water and hundreds of hotels, bars and clubs, making it one of Europe's cheapest summer holidays.

Next door, Nessebar's old town is a UNESCO site on a rocky peninsula, with medieval churches, wooden houses and seafood restaurants.

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What Sunny Beach is known for

  • The beach

    8km of sand.

  • Nessebar

    A UNESCO old town.

  • Nightlife

    Clubs and bars.

  • Low prices

    Great value.

Top things to do in Sunny Beach and Nessebar

  1. 1

    Nessebar old town

    Churches and sea views.

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  2. 2

    Action Aquapark

    Slides for all ages.

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  3. 3

    A boat trip to Sozopol

    Another pretty old town.

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  4. 4

    Water sports

    Jet skis and parasailing.

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Where to stay in Sunny Beach and Nessebar

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Best time to visit Sunny Beach and Nessebar

Best value: May, Sep. June and September: warm and quieter. July and August are hottest and busiest.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 3h 15m from London to BOJ, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

Walk the promenade. Buses and boats link Nessebar and Sozopol.

Airport transfer to Sunny Beach

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Good to know

  • The northern end is quieter for families.
  • Check bills carefully in busy bars.
  • Burgas airport is about 30 minutes away.
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Sunny Beach and Nessebar FAQ

Is Sunny Beach good for families?

Yes, especially the north end.

Is Bulgaria cheap?

Yes, one of Europe's cheapest.

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