Albena Beach is a popular resort complex located in Bulgaria, approximately 30 km from the city of Varna. The beach is recognized for its ecological cleanliness and has been awarded the Blue Flag designation. It is situated within a preserved area, known for its natural beauty and balneological thermal waters.
The beach itself is 5 km long and 150 m wide, characterized by its fine, light golden sand. The sea bottom is flat and sandy, free from seaweed, and the beach has a gradual slope into the sea, making it suitable for children. The beach offers a calm and comfortable environment, characterized by a fresh breeze, warm sea, and low waves.
A variety of amenities are available on Albena Beach. These include umbrellas and sunbeds for rent, changing rooms, toilets, showers, and a small beach library. For those interested in water activities, equipment for water skiing, catamaran riding, water karting, snorkeling, diving, and windsurfing is available. At one end of the beach, there is also a section designated for nudists.
Nearby, visitors can find a range of facilities like cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, nightclubs, casinos, and bars. The resort area also offers over 40 hotels of varying price categories, many of which provide rooms with sea views. Paid parking is available for those traveling by car.
To reach Albena Beach, one can travel from Varna, which is equipped with an airport and a train station, using various modes of transportation such as car, bus, or taxi.
Albena Beach amenities include parking, toilet, shower and loungers.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.
Visitor reviews highlight the beauty and cleanliness of the beach, with its fine sand and clear water being particularly appreciated. The beach's proximity to restaurants and shopping areas is also frequently mentioned. However, visitors express dissatisfaction with the expensive parking near the beach and the lack of cleanliness due to cigarette butts in the sand.
Visitors to Albena Beach typically stay within the Albena resort complex itself, which offers over 40 hotels, many with sea views and walking distance to the beach. Some travelers also choose accommodations in the nearby city of Varna, enjoying both the beach and the urban attractions.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
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| Low / High | 16.9°C/28.2°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 29.9°C |
| Sea Temperature | 24.4 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.3 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 05:38/20:48 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 13.8 hrs |
| UV Index | 7.45 |
| Cloud Cover | 7% |
| Speed | 15.5 km/h |
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| Gusts | 33.8 km/h |
| Direction | S |
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