The picturesque Bulgarian resort looks like a small casket. Elenite has many amenities and everything is close at hand. Find out the reviews of tourists about holidays in Elenite in 2021: how the beach and hotels are evaluated, whether it is worth going with children and what to see at the resort.
Resort impressions
ElEnite - this is the correct name of the resort - lies where the mountains meet the sea, 10 km from the famous Sunny Beach. The gated resort complex was designed and built by specialists from Finland in the 1980s.
Elenite has a beautiful beach, modern hotels, villas, bungalows, sea water pools, Aldo supermarket, water park, shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. The resort is located on a branch of the highway that goes to St. Vlas, so there are no casual tourists here. Those who know and love this place well go to Elenite.
Alena O: "We liked everything very much, just gorgeous. The nature is very beautiful, the territory is large, there is where to walk, the sea is clean and warm."
Best hotels in Elenite
All hotels in the resort are located near the coast, many of them are all-inclusive. After the renovation in 2003, the resort hotels, villas and apartments have become even more comfortable. Look for tours in Elenite on Travelata and Online Tours, hotels on Hotelluk.
The best hotels in Elenite, according to tourists' reviews:
- Venera 3 * - a family hotel with a swimming pool, 150 meters from the beach. A double room costs from 39 €.
- Grand Resort 3 * is a hotel between Elenite and Sunny Beach, in a quiet bay "Robinson". Double room costs from 44 €.
- PrimaSol Sineva Beach Hotel 4 * - a comfortable hotel with all-inclusive meals. A double room costs from 137 €.
- Hotel Zornitza Sands - Full Board 4 * - a cozy hotel on the first line with a private beach. In high season, a double room costs from 147 €.
- Royal Castle Design & SPA - Half Board 5 * is a design hotel in a quiet gated complex of the Elenite resort. A double room with breakfast and dinner costs from 94 €.
- Paradise Beach Hotel 5 * is a wonderful option for all inclusive lovers. The resort club on a beautiful sandy bay features a spa and two swimming pools. Double room costs from 131 €.
Elenite beaches
The sandy Elenite beach stretches for 800 m and is divided between hotels. For lovers of outdoor activities there are water attractions, riding "bananas" and "cheesecakes". In the reviews, tourists complained about algae in the sea.
Antalya Suite: "The beach itself and the gentle coastline are ideal for families with children, even the smallest. The water here is one of the cleanest among the resorts in Bulgaria."
Panorama of the beach in Elenite
Attractions Elenite
There are no attractions in Elenite, except for the sea and green mountains. To see interesting places in Bulgaria, you need to rent a car or go on excursions. According to reviews, tours to Nessebar, Sozopol, Burgas, Varna, Shumen, Plovdiv, to the Shipka memorial and to the Valley of Roses are popular from Elenite.
Vetato: "In the evening you can walk around the territory. It seems that there is no place to walk there at all and the territory is very small, but if you go back and forth, you will be convinced that you can wander there for a long time."
Panorama of Cape Emine, lies east of Elenite
Vacation with children
Elenite is a green resort near the warm sea and the foothills of the mountains. The combination of sea and pine air is very beneficial for health. The sandy beach and the gently sloping entrance to the sea are great for toddlers who can't swim yet. Elenite hotels are focused on accommodating families with children. In the reviews, vacationers praise the animation, the Aladdin club and the small Atlantis water park.
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KseniyaPeer: "Optimal for relaxing with a child, it turned out to sunbathe, swim in the pools and the sea. Supermarkets and shops are available. We managed to find baby food on the shelves, which was important for us."
Panorama of the water park "Atlantis"
When is the best time to go
The climate in the resort is mild. The Stara Planina Mountains reliably protect the coast from the northerly winds. The first tourists come to Elenite in April, but even in May it is still cool to swim - the Black Sea is warmed up to + 18 ... + 20 ° С. The real bathing season starts in June and ends in October.
According to tourists, there is no sweltering heat at the Elenite resort in Bulgaria. The average temperature in July and August is + 28 ° С. Sometimes the thermometer rises above + 30 ° С. Parents with babies and elderly tourists are advised to relax in Elenite in June or September.
Inna: "In July the weather was quite comfortable - a pleasant hot sun, without stuffiness and exhausting heat. The temperature did not rise above + 30 ° C. In the evenings, the air is fresh and cool."
Conclusions: is it worth going to Elenite
A small Bulgarian resort on the Black Sea coast - a place where life is measured and calm. The territory is closed, so the security is at the highest level. Prices are slightly lower than in Sunny Beach and Nessebar.
Holidays in Elenite are suitable for families with children and aged tourists. Fans of entertainment and discos at this resort will be bored. If you like parties and nightclubs, go to Burgas or Varna!
The main disadvantages of Elenite are the lack of attractions and public transport. There is only one bus during the season. The fares are high. One way trip to Sunny Beach will cost 2.5 €.
