Bulgaria is an affordable, warm summer spot on the Black Sea. Around Burgas and Sozopol you will find a string of sandy bays that are great for practising at any level. If you are after sunshine, mild temperatures and a relaxed price level, this is the place.
Profile
| Best time to visit | May to September |
| Wind | thermal and shifting winds, moderate and mostly reliable in summer |
| Water | Black Sea, warm and mild |
| Level | all, many shallow sandy bays |
| Area | Burgas and Sozopol region |
The area
The heart of the area lies in the Burgas and Sozopol region. Here sandy, often shallow bays line up along the Black Sea , ideal for feeling your way forward step by step. The mild, warm water makes long sessions comfortable.
Who & when
The area suits every level , the many shallow, sandy bays are especially welcoming for beginners. The best time to visit is May to September, when sunshine and warm water come together. The summer wind is moderate and mostly reliable.
Good to know
Bulgaria is an affordable destination that combines sunshine and mild temperatures with a relaxed price level. The wind is thermal and shifting, but moderate and mostly reliable in summer. If you plan flexibly, you will almost always find a suitable bay.
Our impression
Bulgaria is an underrated, warm summer spot , relaxed, affordable and sunny. The sandy bays around Burgas and Sozopol offer plenty of room to practise and enjoy. For a budget-friendly Black Sea week it is a lovely choice.