Varna Bulgaria is the third-largest city in the country and the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. Situated strategically in the Gulf of Varna, the city has been a major economic, social and cultural center for almost three millennia. Varna, historically known as Odessos, grew from a Thracian seaside settlement to a major seaport on the Black Sea.
Varna with a population of 336,505 is an important center for business, transportation, education, tourism, entertainment, and health care. The city is referred to as the maritime capital of Bulgaria and headquarters the Bulgarian Navy and merchant marine. In 2014, Varna was awarded the title of European Youth Capital 2017. Wikipedia.com
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Varna offers many things to do – such as going to the beach, historical attractions, The lovely Sea Garden. Archaeological Museum. Archaeological Museum, Aladzha Monastery, and cosmopolitan lifestyle. On the Port of Varna, except for the lovely restaurants, bars, and view, you can also have fun in the new Amusement Park.
Hotels
You can find some amazing hotels in Varna that offer luxury, comfort, and style. Such hotels are: Graffit Gallery Design Hotel (in the very center of Varna); La Mer Penthouse; Villa Chinka by Astor Garden Hotel; Admiral Hotel (In the Golden Sands)
Restaurants
When eating in Varna, you have two important tasks: to try traditional Bulgarian food and to eat fresh fish. Varna has very nice dinner venues like Captain Cook (in Port Varna), Staria Chinar (in Port Varna – there you can try both seafood and traditional Bulgarian cuisine); The Bay, The Sea Terrace; BM Olea; Marche and many others.
Spa and Wellness
Varna is rich in Spa and Wellness facilities offering exclusive services. Rosslyn Dimyat Hotel Spa. Grifid Encanto Beach Hotel Wellness & Spa, Romance Splendid and SPA Hotel, Family Hotel Piter, Reverence Boutique Hotel, Sunshine Magnolia & Spa
Museum and Art Galleries
Many museums and art galleries in Varna as The Retro Museum, Archaeological Museum. Butterfly, National Maritime Museum, The Varna City Art Gallery owns a significant collection of Bulgarian art, Largo Art Gallery in Varna, Gallery Kavalet, Contemporary Space, Le Papillon Art Gallery
Events
There are different events in Varna during the whole year, like summer parties, volleyball tournaments, opera, theatrical spectacles. Famous ones are International Music Festival “Varna Summer, International Ballet Competition, the annual “Wine and Food Festival”
Bars and Nightlife
You can find many great bars, cocktail lounges, cafes, and clubs in Varna, especially in the summer. Horizont Club, Zahir Bar & Lounge, Summer Cult, PORTe, Piano Bar Sinatra Varna with a stunning view of the city, and many others
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Many gifts and souvenir shops in Varna offering traditional Bulgarian ceramics, woodwork, household tablecloths. Good shopping malls like Mall Varna, and Grand Mall Varna.
Yacht Charters
You can explore the Black Sea by chartering a yacht. LZ Yachting help you make the right yacht choice and provide the perfect relaxation for you and your family, Yacht Charter Varna.
Tips and Lifestyle.
- Ancient Varna was first settled by Thracians,
- By plane, Varna is 50 mins away from the Bulgarian capital Sofia
- Varna’s Sea Garden is the largest landscaped park on the Balkan peninsula
- The longest bridge in Bulgaria is in Varna, the name is Asparuhov Bridge
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Varna Bulgaria is the third-largest city in the country and the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. Situated strategically in the Gulf of Varna, the city has been a major economic, social and cultural center for almost three millennia.
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