Golden Sands, Bulgaria

The resort of Zlatni Pyasatsi (Golden Sands) is the largest one on the northern Black Sea coast as it is built on more than 1,800 hectares of land. It is situated 18km north of Varna and is bordered on the north by Kranevo and on the south by the St. St. Konstantin and Elena Resort. The beach of the resort stretches over some 4km with width of up to 100 metres. Almost the entire coast along the resort falls within the boundaries of the Zlatni Pyasatsi natural park, which stretches over 1,320 ha. The Frengenskoto Plato (Frengen Plateau) of limestone structure, liable to landslide and erosion, is perking just above the resort. The area is famous for the purest sand on the Black Sea coast and also abounds of trees and bushes. Mineral water springs, as well as the marvelous wood bordering the Frangen Plateau turn Golden Sands into one of the pearls of the Bulgarian coast. A constant temperature of about 27°C throughout the summer season makes it a wonderful place for a summer holiday. 

Golden Sands Spa

The mineral springs in the Golden Sands were known even to the ancient Thracians. They are with low levels of minerals – hydrocarbonic-sodium-calcium-magnesium and hydrocarbonic-sodium in composition. Other healthy aspects of the spa resort include sunbathing, sand cures, the salts and microelements of the sea water, the curative mud with high levels of sulphates, carbonates and biologically active substances. What is more the resort offers spa treatment throughout the whole year with many different services – mud treatment, hydrotherapy, anti-stress, phytotherapy, apitherapy and aromatherapy.
The best place for balneological treatment is the Ambassador Climato-Balneological Centre. The facility is specialized in treating disturbances of the locomotory system, of the peripheral nervous system, of the nervous system, gynecological inflammatory diseases and non-specific chronic conditions of the respiratory system.

In Golden Sands you will find 61 two, three or four star hotels, two holiday villages with comfortable bungalows and many attractive restaurants, offering all kinds of cuisines, including traditional Bulgarian food and famous wines. In the resort there is also unforgettable nightlife – many clubs, discos, casinos and folklore programs and shows. If you are a sports person you can find there many suitable facilities – yachting club, water skis, surfboards, motor boats, paddle boats, rowboats, jets, para-gliding, water slides, tennis courts, riding ground, mini-golf, bicycles, rickshaws on wheels, bowling, fitness centers and more.
There are many sights to visit around – monasteries, the Danube, Kotel-Zeravna, Nessebur, Varna as well as the dolphinarium, Rila Monastery, safaris plus travels abroad to Cairo or Istanbul.
There are also a lot of cultural events – Fair of Authentic and Folk Art, Varna Summer International Folklore Festival, Contest for the Strongest Bulgarian, Jazz and Rock Festival, Mummers Black Sea Festival and others.