Family Holidays to Bulgaria

Best family friendly beaches in Bulgaria

Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast is home to long stretches of golden sand, with plenty of family friendly beaches where you can spend the day swimming, building sandcastles and trying watersports.

• Sunny Beach is a great all-rounder for families, with a long sandy shoreline, shallow waters in many areas and plenty of facilities, restaurants and activities nearby.
• Golden Sands combines soft golden sand with clear waters, a lively promenade and plenty of space for families to relax by the sea.
• St Vlas Central Beach is a quieter option, with a sandy shore and generally calm waters, plus restaurants and family-friendly facilities nearby.
• Nessebar South Beach offers soft sand and shallow waters, with views across the Black Sea and easy access to the historic town.
• Albena Beach is a relaxed choice for families, with a wide sandy shoreline, shallow waters and plenty of green space around the resort.

Best family activities in Bulgaria

There’s plenty to do as well as the beach, from exciting waterparks and funfairs to exploring historic towns and getting out into Bulgaria’s countryside.

• Action Aquapark, Sunny Beach, is packed with waterslides, pools and splash areas, with attractions for younger children as well as bigger thrill-seekers.
• Aquapolis, Golden Sands, offers a mix of waterslides, pools, a lazy river and dedicated areas for younger children to splash around.
• Luna Park, Sunny Beach, is a fun choice for families, with rides, dodgems and fairground attractions close to the resort.
• Nessebar Old Town is a great day out for families who want to explore, with cobbled streets, ancient ruins, old churches and sea views.
• Aladzha Monastery, near Golden Sands, is an unusual place to visit, with the medieval monastery carved into a limestone cliff surrounded by woodland – an ideal day out for curious kids!
• Biking and nature trails offer a chance to explore Bulgaria’s forests and countryside away from the busy resorts, with routes suitable for families with kids of all ages.