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Golden Sands — Bulgaria
City & resort

Golden Sands

Varna · 🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Renowned⚑ Blue FlagEurope

The sand really is golden — a deep, fine strand beneath the forested hills of a Black Sea nature park.

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Sea temperature
~25°C in the warm season
Water
Clear, calm Black Sea blue
Sand
Famously fine, deep golden sand
Swimming
Warm, gently shelving and family-friendly
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
A forested nature-park hillside dropping to Bulgaria's classiest resort beach
Beach type
City & resort
Blue Flag
Yes
Region
Europe

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Golden Sands: frequently asked questions

Where is Golden Sands?

Golden Sands is at Varna, on the coast of Bulgaria.

What is the sea temperature at Golden Sands?

In the warm season the sea at Golden Sands reaches about 25°C. Clear, calm Black Sea blue.

When is the best time to visit Golden Sands?

The best time to visit Golden Sands is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Golden Sands have?

Golden Sands has famously fine, deep golden sand.

Is Golden Sands good for swimming?

Warm, gently shelving and family-friendly.

Does Golden Sands have Blue Flag status?

Yes — Golden Sands holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.

Photo: Avishai Teicher (Public domain) · source