Bulgaria

Shami Beach

Shami Beach is a popular destination known for its crystal clear water and golden sand. The beach offers a sense of tranquility with fewer crowds, allowing visitors to enjoy a sense of freedom. The entrance to the sea can be a bit abrupt, but the overall experience is highly appreciated by visitors.

The beach is equipped with clean toilets and showers, and offers amenities such as umbrellas and seats at a reasonable cost. In addition to the natural beauty, the beach also offers a variety of food and drink options, including a wide selection of cocktails.

Explore places to stay near Shami Beach and enjoy the tranquility and golden sands that make this destination so special.

One of the unique features of Shami Beach is the stairs leading through the forest to the uphill, providing a different perspective of the beach's natural beauty. The beach is also known for its pleasant music and hookah service, adding to the overall experience.

What to do at Shami Beach?

Amenities

Shami Beach amenities include toilet, shower and loungers.

Bars

You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.

Restaurants

You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the cleanliness of the facilities, the value for money of the amenities, and the beauty of the beach with its crystal water and golden sand. They also appreciate the tranquility due to fewer visitors and the sense of freedom it offers. However, some visitors complain about the abrupt entrance into the sea.

Where to Stay near Shami Beach?

Visitors to Shami Beach often stay in the nearby town of Varna, which offers a variety of accommodation options and is just a short drive away. Many also choose to stay in the smaller coastal villages such as Kranevo or Albena, which provide easy access to Shami Beach and other nearby attractions.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Shami Beach?

Latitude: 42.8646053 / Longitude: 27.8990545

Shami Beach is located in Bulgaria. The following map of Shami Beach shows the exact location.

Shami Beach: Weather Today

📅 Friday, July 24, 2026
Today offers a reasonably pleasant day at Shami Beach, though you should be prepared for changing skies throughout the afternoon. With a maximum air temperature of 25 °C, it feels comfortable for relaxing by the water. You will encounter occasional clouds drifting by, and while the risk of light showers exists, it remains a decent day to head out. The sea is inviting for a dip at 23.7 °C, and with calm waves, conditions are steady for swimming. Please keep in mind that the sun is quite strong today with a UV Index of 6.75, so remember to reapply sunscreen frequently. A light breeze is present, adding a refreshing touch to the warmth. Overall, it is a solid day for a beach trip as long as you keep an eye on the shifting clouds.
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Air

Low / High17.6°C/25°C
Feels Like (High)27.2°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature23.7 °C
Wave Height0.7 m
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Rain

Rain Chance50%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset05:51/20:38
Sunshine Hours10.9 hrs
UV Index6.75
Cloud Cover54%
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Wind

Speed10.1 km/h
Gusts25.2 km/h
DirectionNW

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