The resort in the north of the Bulgarian Riviera is specially created for relaxation by the sea. How do tourists rate Albena? We collected reviews about beaches and interesting places and selected the best hotels. Find out if it's worth going to Albena.
Albena impressions
The popular resort is located in the Baltata nature reserve, therefore Albena is often called the green capital of Bulgaria. According to tourists' reviews, hotels are simply buried in greenery. Fir trees, larches and wild plums grow here, and there is a fragrant rose garden next to the beach. Green splendor has another side - mosquitoes. Insects are especially annoying in the evenings!
Albena is in no way inferior to the famous Golden Sands of Bulgaria in terms of beach holidays - the same spacious and clean beaches and modern hotels. Tourists are pleased with the prices for accommodation. For the all inclusive service in a 3-4 * hotel in Albena, you will give the same money as for a "troika" with breakfasts in Spain.
maryg: "The beach and the water are clean, there are no empty bottles, cigarette butts and other waste. My husband and I were in July, so the weather was very good, and the sea was warm. We had a good rest, in silence. True, 7 days were not enough for us, not I wanted to leave. "
barsuk: "The prices for food and in restaurants are horse. Ice cream for a child is the cheapest - 150 rubles. A bun - 200 rubles, a barbecue stick - 700 rubles. Pizza - 500 rubles."
Best hotels in Albena
There are about three dozen 2-5 * hotels in Albena. Many are located on the first line and have their own beach. Sometimes one beach is assigned to several hotels at once. Most hotels 3-5 * offer all inclusive service to their guests. Look for hotels in Albena on Hotelluk.
The best Albena hotels, according to tourists' reviews:
Primasol Ralitsa Superior 3 * is a cozy hotel in a quiet park area, 900 meters from the beach. A double room costs from 107 €.
Mura 3 * - a comfortable hotel near the beach. Double room costs from 107 €.
Laguna Garden 4 * - hotel 150 meters from the beach. There is all inclusive. A double room costs from 119 €.
Laguna Beach Hotel 4 * is an excellent all-inclusive hotel on the first line from the sea. In high season, a double room costs from 135 €.
Flamingo Grand Hotel & SPA 5 * is a comfortable spa hotel in the central part of the resort. For a double room you will pay from 129 €.
Maritim Paradise Blue Hotel & Spa 5 * - a wonderful hotel on the beach with three pools and a spa center. Double room with breakfast costs from 151 €.
Innasis: "Walking along the promenade in the evening, from one side you look at the beach and the sea, and from the other side you immediately begin the territory of hotels with well-groomed greenery, trimmed bushes, flowering beds and a lawn with a constant irrigation system."
Albena beaches
The equipped beach strip of the resort stretches for 5 km and has a width of up to 150 m. According to tourists, the beaches of Albena are so good that they resemble pictures from advertising brochures. Soft golden sand, a gentle entrance to the sea and large areas of well-warmed shallow water - excellent conditions for families with children! At the end of the sandy beach, in a secluded area, is the nudist beach of Albena.
Admission to all beaches is free. Tourists pay only for the use of sun loungers and parasols, and for guests of some hotels it is free. A free shuttle runs along the coast from 10:00 to 17:00.
Innasis: "The beaches of Albena resort have clean yellow sand with shells. The sand is really clean, without garbage, because the beaches are cleaned every day. A big car passes several times with a bucket and, lifting the top layer of sand, collects all the garbage, while also loosening up sand. We were really surprised by the cleanliness of the beach, the children calmly poked in the sand and did not find any garbage there. "
Albena landmarks
The Bulgarian resort was built in 1969, so there are no ancient monuments in Albena. Tourists are happy to visit the Icon Gallery and the Historical Museum of the resort.
The Baltata Nature Reserve located near Albena occupies 205 hectares. In the nature reserve you can see forests of elm and holly ash, rare species of amphibians and reptiles, pheasants, herons and storks. Trails and observation platforms have been laid out especially for tourists.
According to tourists, excursions to the city of Balchik and to the ruins of the Arat-Teke dervish monastery are popular in Albena. We advise you to go to the village of Obrochishte, where the fortress of the Ottoman Empire is well preserved.
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Rina: "My son went on an excursion to Istanbul from our guide. They took him away from the hotel and brought back in the same way. I was satisfied. We took a minibus to a rocky monastery, but it’s quite difficult to get back. It’s just a ride, and they ask for a lot of money."
Vacation with children
There are many playgrounds in Albena. You can always use babysitting services, send your child to a daycare center or club. The resort has water slides, an archery range, mini-rail, go-karting, skateboarding, pony and donkey riding, and an amusement park.
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Innasis: "It will hardly be interesting for party-goers and young couples, everything is designed specifically for a relaxing family vacation: no noisy parties and discos at night, all entertainment and attractions are located on the main street and are mainly intended for children."
When is the best time to go
Albena's climate allows swimming in the sea from May to September. Many tourists come to the resort in June, when the air warms up to + 24 ° С, and the water in the Black Sea - up to + 20 ° С. It's hot in Albena in July and August. In the afternoon, the thermometer rises to +26 ... + 30 ° С. By the end of summer, sea water heats up to +24 ... + 26 ° С. Swimming is very pleasant!
The velvet season is short. In September Albena pleases with warm and sunny weather, and in October it becomes cooler + 17 ° С, and it rains more often. In November, the sea cools down to +13 ... + 15 ° С. It's windy on the shore, you can't do without warm clothes!
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Elenakristovska: "We had a rest in June. It started raining, and for two days it was soaring that, going out into the street, in a few seconds you become covered in sweat and in this state you walk until you enter an air-conditioned room."
Conclusions: is it worth going to Albena
According to reviews, Albena is one of the best resorts in Bulgaria for parents with children and tourists who are focused on beach holidays. There are water attractions on the shore, you can find a surfing instructor. Young people love nightclubs, discos and bars, beach volleyball tournaments and diving. There are no historical sites in the resort.
