Bulgarian cuisine is excellent and it is extremely inexpensive to eat out, with a three course meal costing around £10. There are numerous first-class restaurants, folk-style taverns, snack-bars and cafeterias scattered throughout the resorts where you can sample Bulgarian national cuisine. Shopaholics will be in their element as good quality clothing, shoes & jewellery can be bought very inexpensively. There are 2 mini markets within 5 minutes walk which offer fresh produce, general groceries and inexpensive alcohol.

The resorts of Albena and Balchik are close by and cater for all age groups with restaurants, bars and clubs. Golden Sands which has many restaurants, bars and casinos is a 15 minute drive away. Water sport activities are available throughout the day at Golden Sands or Albena or you may choose to visit the nearby water park which is a fun day out for young and old alike. Horse riding and jeep safaris are also available close by.

The beautiful sandy beach at Albena is 15-20 mins walk away where a large variety of water sports are available, including para gliding, water-skiing, jet skiing, ringo and banana rides.

Balchik, which is 15 minutes away by bus/car, is a typical Bulgarian harbour town, which offers the beautiful Botanical Gardens on the outskirts of the town.

Varna, which is Bulgaria’s third largest city, is 30 minutes away by car/taxi. The city, which boasts a magnificent cathedral, has a very cosmopolitan atmosphere and is excellent for shopping and sightseeing. The museum in Varna is well worth a visit where you can see a brooch which is reputed to be made from the oldest gold in the world. The Dolphinarium in the huge Primorski Park is very popular

Flights are available direct to Varna during the summer months from most major airports. Flight times are approximately 3.25 hours. The Bulgaria currency is Lev with, currently, 2.85 Lev to the Pound.
There is a good, reliable bus service for access to other resorts.

Local beer can be purchased from the nearby mini market for as little as 70p for 2 litres, with local wine costing from about 90p a bottle, with a litre of whisky costing less than £5.00.