Best beaches in Varna

Varna’s coastline offers a transition from bustling urban sands to secluded natural reserves. The city’s South Beach and Bunite-2 provide wide sandy shores with immediate access to the Sea Garden and seaside promenade. To the north, the Euxinograd palace grounds feature a historic coastal park, while Kabakum is known for its deep waters and chairlift access. South of the city, the landscape shifts toward the wild, undeveloped stretches of Pasha Dere and Chernomorets, where dense forests meet the Black Sea.

Best Beaches in Varna — Map

A

South beach

Centrally located sandy beach adjacent to the Varna Port and the Sea Garden. It features a wide shoreline and is lined with numerous restaurants and seasonal beach bars.

B

Euxinograd

Euxinograd is a late 19th-century Bulgarian former royal summer palace and park on the Black Sea coast, 8 kilometres north of downtown…

C

Bunite-2

A city beach characterized by its protective concrete breakwater, which creates calmer waters for swimming. It is situated along the northern section of the Varna seaside promenade.

D

Kabakum beach

A long stretch of coast between Varna and Golden Sands known for its coarse sand and steep seabed. It is accessible via a functional chairlift from the nearby plateau.

E

Plaz Cernomorec

A secluded beach south of Varna surrounded by dense forest. The area features a mix of sandy patches and rocky outcrops, located near a local campsite of the same name.

F

Plaz Pasa dere

An undeveloped wild beach and protected area located south of the Galata suburb. It is known for its lack of commercial infrastructure, clean water, and surrounding coastal wetlands.

G

Plaz Diven kt

A quiet, narrow beach located near the Galata cape. It is primarily frequented by locals and those seeking a secluded environment away from the city's main tourist zones.

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