Looking for fun things to do in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria? Check out this list of the very best things to do in Sunny Beach.
Sunny Beach is without a doubt one of the most popular travel destinations in Bulgaria. The long beaches, low prices, and colorful nightlife attract families with children as well as young people. It is the perfect travel destination if you dream of sunbathing on the beach during the day and partying in the evening.
During my trip to Bulgaria, I found it insanely difficult to find fun activities in Sunny Beach during the day. It took a lot of searching on Google before I came up with some exciting experiences. Of course, I would like to share them with you before your trip to Sunny Beach.
So, if you’re planning a trip to Bulgaria, you should read this list of the very best things to do in Sunny Beach.
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Best things to do in Sunny Beach:
1. Action Aquapark
Action Aquapark in the city center is known for being the oldest water park in Bulgaria. Here you’ll find 30 different water attractions including plenty of water slides, a Lazy River, and a wave pool. Of course, there’s also a children’s pool with a fun playground and lots of water activities for the little ones.
A trip to Action Aquapark is one of the best things to do in Sunny Beach with kids and teens. If hunger strikes during your visit, there are also several different eateries to choose from.
2. The bazaar
The bazaar in Sunny Beach is located at the end of Flower Street and is a nice area with a wonderful atmosphere. Here you’ll find a myriad of stalls and shops that sell all kinds of copy goods at cheap prices. The shops sell everything from clothes, shoes, and bags to jewelry, ceramics, and souvenirs.
Although the prices in the bazaar are usually low, you can always try to negotiate a much cheaper price on most things. Just make sure to haggle a bit about the price but be careful that the sellers don’t get offended.
3. Boat trips
If you’re going on a boat trip in Sunny Beach, there are plenty to choose from. If you’re traveling to Sunny Beach with children, you can go on a boat trip with a pirate ship. Along the way, there’s plenty of fun for the kids.
Oh, and if you’re traveling with friends, there’s a party boat with loud music and alcohol on board. As you can see, there are plenty of boat trips to choose from. You may want to contact your travel company or hotel reception for more information on the various boat trips.
4. Flower Street
This pedestrian street is a popular area that offers plenty of shops and stalls. Here it’s possible to buy clothes, shoes, bags, sunglasses, and all sorts of souvenirs at cheap prices. There’s also a myriad of restaurants and cafes on Flower Street.
If you’ve traveled to Sunny Beach to party, you’ll probably spend a lot of your time in this area. Flower Street and the area along the seafront are the places where you’ll find the wild nightlife in Sunny Beach. Get loose on the large selection of colorful discos, nightclubs, and bars – Just enjoy your time!
5. Sunny Beach Karting Track
On the outskirts of the city is the go-kart track which is extremely popular with the whole family. It’s a fun activity in Sunny Beach for both children and adults. And don’t worry if the kids want to join in, because there are also kids’ go-karts with speed limits.
The go-kart track is 440 meters long and has a total of 13 go-karts for adults. It is said to be one of the fastest go-kart tracks in Bulgaria with a speed of up to 80 km / h. You can read more about Karting Sunny Beach here.
6. Luna Park
Luna Park is an excellent amusement park in Sunny Beach with rides for both children and adults. Here you’ll find a couple of roller coasters, a haunted house, a carousel, trampolines, radio cars, and various stalls.
It is completely free to visit the amusement park, but it isn’t free to try the rides. Even if you don’t want to try the rides, it’s still one of the best things to do in Sunny Beach in the evening.
7. Nessebar
Nessebar is just a few kilometers from Sunny Beach and can be easily reached on foot if you have the courage to walk a good distance. The charming old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the absolute biggest attractions in Bulgaria.
The old town is located on an idyllic rocky peninsula, connected only to the mainland by a narrow dam. When visiting Nessebar, it almost feels like stepping into a vibrant museum town with narrow cobbled streets, historic churches, small cozy houses, and shops.
During the day, Nessebar is reasonably touristy, but in the evening, the old town is transformed into an extremely romantic place. I especially recommend visiting one of the cozy restaurants with panoramic views of the Black Sea at sunset.
If you don’t feel like walking the entire distance from Sunny Beach to Nessebar, you can take a ride on a fun tourist train. The popular trains run between the cities several times an hour every day.
8. Paintball
At Karting Sunny Beach on the outskirts of town, there is also ample opportunity to unwind on their large 5,000 square foot paintball field. It consists of a large labyrinth of wooden huts, barrels, trenches, and desolate battlefields.
On the field, you can show your shooting abilities, physical endurance, and running skills to your enemies and opponents. It is an excellent activity in Sunny Beach for team building, as it usually strengthens the ties of the participants to each other. You can read much more about the paintball field here.
9. Royal Marina Mall
Royal Marina Mall is a shopping mall in Sunny Beach, located close to Flower Street. In this center, there are about 90 shops and restaurants spread over two floors. Here you can buy all kinds of branded goods, but you shouldn’t expect that there are that many stores you know from home.
It’s honestly a slightly lame shopping mall, but maybe you’re lucky to find something. The Royal Marina Mall is still a great place to visit if you’re planning on shopping in Sunny Beach.
10. The beach
The long and wide beach of Sunny Beach stretches for several kilometers. The beach is incredibly child-friendly and has even received the EU’s blue flag due to its cleanliness. Along the beach, you’ll find one sun lounger after another that you can easily rent for a whole day.
On the beach, you’ll also find plenty of beach cafes, clubs, vendors, and water sports activities. Along the beach, there’s a cozy promenade that is completely car-free. It is thus an obvious place to take a nice walk along the waterfront in Sunny Beach.
11. Water sports
On the beach, there are plenty of opportunities for water sports. It’s such a popular thing to do in Sunny Beach that it’s almost a shame if you don’t try some of it. You can choose from many different water sports activities such as jet skiing, parasailing, water skiing, and much more.
12. Aquapark Nessebar
The largest water park in Bulgaria opened its doors in 2006 and is located in Nessebar just outside the city. Here you’ll find an impressive selection of rides with 60 attractions, 38 of which are water slides.
Get your adrenaline pumping in one of the water slides, swim in the many pools, or relax in a jacuzzi. There are also two children’s pools with lots of water activities for the kids.
It’s easy to spend an entire day in the Aquapark Nessebar. It is definitely one of the best things to do in Sunny Beach and the surrounding area. Inside the water park, you’ll also find several eateries and bars where you can enjoy some food or a cocktail. Read much more about Aquapark Nessebar here.
13. Khan’s Tent
Khan’s Tent is a restaurant that looks like a big tent and is located in the mountains high above the city. From here there’s an absolutely stunning panoramic view of the entire surrounding area!
Best of all, though, is their entertainment show. You can watch it while enjoying dinner with the amazing view in the background. A visit to Khan’s Tent is without a doubt one of the most popular things to do in Sunny Beach.
14. Day trips from Sunny Beach
If you want to go on adventures, there are also lots of fun and exciting day trips from Sunny Beach. For example, you can take a trip to a small Bulgarian village or ride an ATV in the Balkans.
You can also visit the cities of Burgas, Varna, Sozopol, or Pomorie, all less than 100 kilometers from Sunny Beach. If you have the courage for a slightly longer trip, I can highly recommend a trip to Istanbul.
You can find organizers of day trips all around the city. Don’t forget to check if your hotel or travel company is arranging day trips from Sunny Beach.
So that’s all on this list of the very best things to do in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria. What are your favorite things to do in Sunny Beach? What are you looking forward to on your trip? Feel free to leave a comment.
Hey Nikita, great content about Sunny Beach!
Greetings from Bulgaria!