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More to see in Golden Sands
Golden Sands is an internationally famous beach resort. In addition to a variety of entertainment this place offers tourists to enjoy exciting sightseeing to various historical sites. Holy Trinity Monastery is known as the most famous ancient monument that should be definitely visited by every traveler. The monastery is often referred to as Aladzha, and this term can be literally translated as “speckled”. The name of the monastery has appeared due to unique look of the building - its walls are decorated with artful murals that have perfectly preserved to this day. The most beautiful mural adorns the monastery’s chapel. Visitors of this beautiful place will have an opportunity to observe all the premises of the monastery and visit a museum that was opened in 1906. Among the items exhibited in the museum you will find various ritual objects and religious artifacts, crafts by local artisans and vintage clothing, as well as a beautiful collection of pottery. There are several observation platforms next to the monastery, which is located on a high rock. From there guests can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the city. Church of St. John the Baptist is a no less important excursion and religious monument of the city. The church is located in the heart of the resort. The graceful chapel is also distinguished by unique architectural style and rich decoration of interior halls. Fans of exciting excursions will like their visit to Chiflika Exhibition Complex. It is located … Read further

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Advices for travellers

10. Tips are not common in local restaurants and cafes. If you want to thank a helpful waiter, you can simply round up the due sum in a big way to any convenient sum. 9. Items made of leather and fur remain the most common souvenirs that travellers enjoy purchasing in the memory of their trip. Other popular souvenirs are natural materials and locally produced spirits. 8. Stores usually … Open

Active recreation

Rock Bar is the best choice for all vacationers who want to listen to live music. Excellent cocktails, beer, amazing friendly atmosphere (thanks to which it is so simple to make friends with other visitors and communicate in a pleasant atmosphere) – these are just some of the reasons why this bar is so popular. Megapark Dolphin is an interesting club perfect for evening and nighttime. Numerous guests of the club … Open

Festivals and events in Golden Sands

Koliada or Christmas is the holiday, during which locals put on the national dress and move from one house to another, wishing all the best to hosts. For the New Year celebration, locals traditionally cook Banitsa – a pie made of flaky dough. During the cooking process, a coin is put into the pie. The whole ritual is similar to the Christmas Eve tradition with bread. As a part of the New Year celebrations, young … Open

Travel guide to Golden Sands

If the attractions presented in the resort seem insufficient, you can go on an excursion to the nearby town of Balchik. This city was founded more than 2.5 thousand years ago. On its territory, historical sites of the most different periods, including ancient times, were preserved. In this city also, is the largest botanical garden on the Balkan Peninsula, in which more than 3,000 species of rare plants and flowers … Open

Traditions and mentality of Golden Sands

As Bulgaria is an Orthodox county, religious holidays are very important and are always celebrated. Golden Sands is no exception. Badni Vecher (Christmas Eve), Koliada (Christmas Day), and Velikden (Easter) are the most important holidays at the resort town. For example, on Christmas Eve locals put an odd number of non-vegetarian dishes. They also necessarily make a special round-shaped bread loaf with a coin … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Fans other culinary trends will also not be bored at Golden Sands as they can visit various restaurants dedicated to Chinese, Indian and Italian cuisine. In addition to this, during a walk through the picturesque boulevards of the resort one can find a rich choice of cozy cafes. In some of them menus are limited to desserts only, while others offer a lot of interesting appetizers, wines and soft drinks. Gastronomic … Open

Bulgaria - moving around the country

The quality of road coverage in Bulgaria is quite low. Only in the central areas of major cities will you find the road surface smooth and with marking and night lighting. On the country and provincial roads, markings and lightings are completely absent. At the same time, the culture of driving among many local drivers leaves much to be desired. Hence, if you have no interest for extreme trips, it is best to give up car rental services. The use of bicycles is not wide spread even though rental offices are located in most major tourist centers. Riding a bicycle is also not too safe, as motorists react quite aggressively towards such road users. In addition, the bike will have to be transported by public transport, thereby attracting an additional fee. … Open

Nature and parks of Bulgaria

The most unusual place in Bulgaria was the Belogradchik Rocks Park, which is located at the junction of the borders of Serbia and Romania in the most north-western part of the country. In addition to the rocks of magical beauty, on the territory is the largest fortress in Bulgaria, neighboring with a small town Belogradchik. In it family hotels, colorful and low-cost cafes are organized. The place is quite far from the main tourist paths and to get to it, you need to know the terrain. For the fact that such a nature is not found in southern Europe, often Belogradchik rocks are compared to the Greek Meteor. … Open

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