Golden Sands Holidays

Legend has it, Golden Sands was once raided by pirates who discovered gold. Mother Nature swiftly took her revenge by turning the treasure into sand – hence the resort’s name. And it’s a fitting moniker, since all eyes are on the long, medallion-coloured sandy stretch.

Bulgaria does big beaches well, and Golden Sands’ four-kilometre-long belt is no exception. In fact, it’s got some of the purest sand in the country, along with light-blue waters. It pairs these natural charms with family-friendly touches, like minigolf, fairground rides and a shop-packed promenade. There’s a waterpark close at hand, too.

Golden Sands certainly isn’t lacking on the activity front. On top of the waterpark and beach, you’ve got go-karting, children’s playgrounds and a ferris wheel. There’s even a restaurant shaped like the Eiffel Tower. Evenings are busy, as well, thanks to a collection of beachfront cocktail bars and clubs.

It’s not all beach and bright lights, because this place has a natural side, too. A five-minute drive inland will land you at the protected Golden Sands Nature Park, where bottle-green forests are interspersed with hot springs. It’s also a bit of a wildlife-lover’s paradise, so keep an eye out for roaming roe deer, wild boar and birds.