Albena in September: Hotels, Prices, Beaches, and Vacations. 2020 Report.

Where is the Albena resort in Bulgaria?

The Albena resort in Bulgaria is located on the western Black Sea coast north of Golden Sands. It borders the Baltata Nature Reserve on the southern outskirts of the resort. The city of Varna is 30 km away. Albena can be reached by plane (Varna Airport is 38 km away, and serves flights from 101 cities worldwide), bus (buses from Varna to Albena depart every half hour), or car. Buy the cheapest bus tickets. You can do it here. You can order an individual transfer to Albena. here.

Albena is a climatic resort in Bulgaria, the third most popular among tourists. Albena is a gated complex. You can enter the Albena resort by car through an automatic barrier, but you must pay a toll upon exiting. There are some nuances to this, which we'll discuss in more detail below.

The Albena resort itself was founded in 1966. The resort was named after a female character in a fairy tale by Bulgarian writer Yordan Yovkov. Albena is a Bulgarian female name. In 1974, the resort's grounds were expanded with the construction of a restaurant outside the resort buildings. Between 1970 and 1989, many foreign leaders visited the resort, including Leonid Brezhnev, Indira Gandhi, Fidel Castro, Nicolae Ceausescu, Saddam Hussein, and many others.

Features of the Albena resort in Bulgaria

The Albena resort is the first private resort in the country to be privatized as a single complex. It is managed by one of the largest tourism companies in Bulgaria, a public company whose shares are traded on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange. The Albena Peninsula on Brabant Island in Antarctica is named after the Albena resort.

Beaches of Albena in Bulgaria

The beach is over 5 km long and very wide, like an ocean coast, about 150 meters wide, with fine sand. According to the management company, there are 21 beaches in the Albena resort. This year, most of the sandy beaches, including the famous Irakli Beach, have been significantly eroded, and the gentle slope into the water has become steep, but not in Albena. In our opinion, the beach in Albena is, if not the best, then at least one of the best beaches in Bulgaria. The sea depth does not exceed 1.6 meters at a distance of 100-150 meters from the shore. The beach has been awarded the Blue Flag since 1996. Lifeguards are on duty from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The resort offers free Wi-Fi, and you can connect directly from the hotel, lobby bar, and restaurant while relaxing on the beach, by the pool, or during events in the conference room. A beach library is available, offering over 6,000 titles in 15 languages. You can choose from a rich collection of all genres—thrillers, crime novels, romance novels, historical fiction, memoirs, and much more. So, you can spend time on the beach with a book in hand.

Albena resort climate

The resort welcomes guests from May to October. Just 10 km from Albena is the Balchik Botanical Garden with its unique plants, as well as the architectural and park complex The Palace, which was the residence of the Romanian Queen Maria in the early 20th century. Summer temperatures at the resort are above 25°C, often reaching 29-32°C. In May and September, daytime temperatures are 20-25°C, and in April and October, around 15-19°C. A light, refreshing sea breeze typically blows—days with a refreshing breeze account for two-thirds of the summer months.

Today is September 23rd, and most of the vacationers have just left the resort, although the weather is sunny, the sea water is +23 today, and the air is +24, there is no wind, so it is not cold to leave the sea.

Beaches of the Albena resort

Laguna Beach, a Blue Flag recipient, is located just a few meters from the hotel of the same name and offers guests one free umbrella and two sun loungers per room. Beach towels and blankets are available for an additional fee. For other guests, umbrellas cost half a euro and sun loungers also cost half a euro. There is also a free area on the beach, including showers, changing rooms, and lifeguards.

The resort boasts a wide variety of cafes and restaurants serving European and Bulgarian cuisine. In the evenings, many offer entertainment and dance programs.
The resort boasts 43 hotels with a total of 14,900 beds (ranging from 2 to 5 stars), located directly on the sandy beach, near the Baltata Nature Reserve, or in the nearby hills. Since 2004, 11 hotels have offered all-inclusive accommodations.

Paradise Beach is located at the hotel of the same name. Guests of this hotel receive one complimentary umbrella and two sun loungers per room. For non-guests, the price is half a euro for an umbrella and half a euro for a sun lounger. There's also a free area on the beach, complete with showers, changing rooms, and lifeguards.

Ganvi Beach is located at the hotel of the same name. Guests of this hotel receive one free umbrella and two sun loungers per room. For other guests, the price is the same: an umbrella costs half a euro and a sun lounger costs half a euro, but you can also rent a blanket for one euro. There's also a free area on the beach, complete with showers, changing rooms, and lifeguards.

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Flamingo Beach is located at the hotel of the same name. Guests of this hotel receive one free umbrella and two sun loungers per room. For other guests, the price is the same: half a euro for an umbrella and half a euro for a sun lounger. There's also a free area on the beach, complete with showers, changing rooms, and lifeguards.

The mineral water at the resorts has a temperature of 30°C, is slightly mineralized, hydrocarbonate, containing magnesium, calcium, and sulfur oxide compounds.

Excellent opportunities for sports activities include water skiing, parasailing, yachting, surfing, jet skis, underwater fishing, tennis, mini golf, bowling, horse riding, beach volleyball, aerobics, hang gliding, a scuba diving school, equestrian center and horse riding.
Children's amusement park - fun fair, children's discos, mini-trains, inflatable trampoline, water karting.
At the end of 2018, Albena was selected as a European sports resort. Over 40 sports are available for people of all ages. In June 2015, the resort opened the most modern water park in Bulgaria, Aquamania. Children can enjoy numerous shallow pools, a lazy river, and several slides. Adults can enjoy a slide over 150 meters high and a 77-meter slide.

Prices for sports activities:
Use of the hall - equipped for volleyball
1 hour - 1 platform 40 euros.
Use of the hall - equipped for tennis/badminton
1 court for 1 hour (maximum 4 players) 17 euros.
Table tennis
1 hour 5 euros. (Per one tennis table)

During the peak season, Albena resort operates internal public transportation—special small "trains" run scheduled routes within the resort. Free electric shuttles also operate from the parking lots.

Accommodation prices in the Albena resort

Near Albena, in Kranevo, you can rent an entire villa with a pool for 8 people, three bedrooms, for €62 per night. A double room in Kranevo costs €9 per night. A 4-star hotel (Kaliakra Hotel) in Albena costs €68 for a double room. A 5-star Maritim Paradise Blue Hotel & Spa, located on the beachfront, offers a double room with sea views for €112, breakfast included. Reservations at these hotels should generally be made well in advance of the holiday season.

To Albena by car

Regarding parking prices, parking at the resort is free for up to 30 minutes. If you park longer, you'll be charged for 24 hours, even if you exceed 1 minute. The cheapest price for daily parking is at the "Bus Station" parking lot—€2.50. From there, you can take a free electric shuttle to the sea. The distance to the sea is about 1 kilometer, a 15-minute walk. The other parking lots are in the blue zone and cost €5 per day. Remember, even an hour's parking will count as a day. Therefore, it's best to visit Albena by car for at least one day. Parking is paid for using special terminals, such as the one on the screen. They are located throughout the resort near the parking lots and also at the exit gate. Coins, bills, and bank cards (from magnetic stripe to chip and contactless) are accepted. Payment can also be made at hotel reception.

Well, our walk around Albena is coming to an end and it's time to head home. Here we are, at the Fountain of Fortune. Let's throw a coin in and make a wish.

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