Varna, Bulgaria

Varna

A Black Sea city with Roman baths and a long seaside garden.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Varna

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Roman baths and the Archaeological Museum's ancient gold.
  2. AfternoonWalk the long Sea Garden park down to the beach.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the seafront promenade.

Day 2

Visit the rock monastery of Aladzha or the Stone Forest.

What to eat

Grilled Black Sea fish and a cold Shumensko beer.

Local tips

Make the most of Varna

Beat the crowds

Varna is busy in July and August, when the beaches fill up. Spring and September are calmer.

Best photo spot

The long Sea Garden park along the coast, and the domes of the Dormition cathedral.

Getting there

The airport is about 20 minutes from the centre. The centre and seafront are walkable.

Don't miss nearby

Aladzha Monastery, carved into a cliff in the forest, about 20 minutes away.

Good to know

Varna's archaeological museum holds the world's oldest worked gold, over 6,000 years old. The city also has large Roman baths.

Secret spots

2 secret spots near Varna

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Plan your visit

Getting to Varna

Getting there

  • Varna Airport (VAR)8 km away
  • Burgas Airport (BOJ)80 km away
  • Bucharest200 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forCoast, Old towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryBulgaria

Questions

Varna: good to know

Is Varna worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like the coast and historic old towns. A Black Sea city with Roman baths and a long seaside garden.

How many days do you need in Varna?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Varna?

You can visit all year. Varna is busy in July and August, when the beaches fill up. Spring and September are calmer.

How do you get to Varna?

The nearest airport is Varna Airport (VAR), about 8 km away. The airport is about 20 minutes from the centre. The centre and seafront are walkable.

What is there to see near Varna?

Nearby hidden places include Veliko Tarnovo (187 km), Bucharest (198 km) and Danube Delta (Tulcea) (230 km).

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