Bulgaria is the dream resort of Soviet people. Only a few people have gotten tickets to boarding houses in Sunny Beach and Golden Sands. Most only dreamed of being there, looking at the pictures of endless sandy beaches in magazines.
Bulgaria - what has changed since the Soviet era
At present, when the borders are open, Bulgaria has lost the title of the most coveted resort. Hotels in Egypt, Turkey, Greece in terms of the level of service are often higher than in the former Soviet health resort. And the prices for the vouchers are practically the same. In addition, the beach season in Bulgaria is limited. The sea warms up to a comfortable temperature only by mid-July, and in September it already becomes cold. All these factors force tourists to choose other countries for recreation.
However, Bulgaria is very popular with older travelers. They go there with a sense of nostalgia, trying to bring back the feeling of youth, the consciousness that their whole life is ahead. And they succeed. Bulgarian resort towns - Varna, Burgas, have changed little since Soviet times. Yes, modern shopping centers and new houses have appeared. But not in such quantity as can be seen in Russian megacities. There are enough buildings of the Soviet era, monuments, granite embankments, which give a complete feeling of returning to the past. At the same time, comfortable and modern hotels have been built, in which there is a fairly high-quality service. This allows you to plunge into socialism without depriving yourself of the joys of capitalism.
I like Bulgaria and families with children. First of all, due to its mild climate. The maximum temperature in summer is 35 degrees. On the seashore, it is very easy to carry. In addition, Bulgaria is famous for its fir forests growing near the coast. The combination of coniferous aroma with sea air creates a unique microclimate that has a beneficial effect on the lungs, allowing you to quickly get rid of various viral and chronic diseases. In a few days, ARVI and bronchitis, which often affect children of preschool and school age, pass.
Resorts of Bulgaria - where to relax
There are two large resort towns on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, where trains and planes arrive from different countries. These are Burgas and Varna. The rest of the villages are located near these large tourist centers. In addition to the world famous Golden Sands and Sunny Beach, small settlements are becoming more and more popular every year - Byala, Obzor, Sozopol, St. Constantine and Elena and others.
These places are chosen by those who want to enjoy a relaxing holiday. There are not so many tourists in these towns, so there are always free places on the beach, there are no problems with places in restaurants, etc. In addition, the prices for everything in small settlements are lower than in the promoted resorts. At the same time, there is an excellent infrastructure - there are markets, large supermarkets, clinics, amusement parks, that is, everything has been done for a full and comfortable rest with the whole family.
