Sunny Beach resort is situated on the Black Sea, 42 km north of Bourgas and 434 km east of Sofia. Practically, the resort is located on the whole territory between the land of the village of Vlas to the north and the town of Nessebar to the south. The construction began in 1958 at the place where the two old wells providing water for Nessebar in the ancient times and the Middle Ages, had been. Nowadays there are more than 120 hotels and two camping sites. The resort featuring wide and warm sea with a gently sloping, sandy bottom and approximately 1,700 hours of sunshine from May to October and fresh breeze.
     Sunny Beach is a bearer of the prestigious BLUE FLAG prize for proven ecological advantages along the Black Sea coast. That means: clean sea water, air and sun which carry absolutely no risk to the health of the tourists; architecture, adapted to the natural environment; no automobile traffic within the resorts; quietness and a lot of greenery. This is one of the few places along the Black Sea coast where one can still see genuine well-formed sand dunes - the most beautiful ones are situated in the resort's southern part. The combination of coniferous and deciduous forests with sea and beach, unspoiled nature make your Sunny Beach holiday a true health holiday. Many interesting plants, some of which can be seen only along the coast, are preserved among the sands. Sixteen rare plant varieties, which figure in the Red Book of Bulgaria, grow among the dunes of Sunny Beach. Five of these are protected, and some included in the list of rare and endangered plant varieties in Europe.

     Accommodation

     The most famous are Kuban Hotel, Bourgas Hotel and Diamond Hotel. The hotels Delta, Amphora, Zephyr, and Esperanto are in the Black Sea Complex that is part of the resort. Most hotels in Sunny Beach are not on the beachfront but are spread over a large area, where numerous small shaded parks and gardens do alleviate some of the congested feel. The two camping sites - Emona and Slunchev Bryag (Sunny Beach) cover a large area and therefore the sites there are practically unlimited. There are also bungalows in the camps, and these can only be reserved in advance.

     Catering

     The hotel restaurants are three categories - deluxe, high and medium. Apart from them, there are plenty of other restaurants with different types of cuisine and entertainment. Some of the more famous restaurants are as follows: Chuchura (The Spout), Neptune, Hanska Shatra (Khan's Tent), Variety Show Bar, Strandzhanski Kolibi (Strandzha Huts), Magoura, Ribarska Hizha (Fisherman's Hut), etc. The Vyaturna Melnitsa Restaurant (Windmill) and Fregatata Restaurant (The Frigate) are attractive with their buildings made of wood and the marvelous cuisine and programs. There are lots of private restaurants, refreshment stalls, shops. The prices are high but the supply and the quality of the products are beyond any doubt.

     Place where everybody feels well

     Sunny Beach offers real recreation to every one who wants to run away from the daily routine and boredom:

• Perfect opportunities for sports - jet skiing, windsurfing, paragliding, sailing, boating, bowling, cycling, horse riding, tennis, beach volleyball, mini-golf; paddle boats, cutters, scooters, parachutes, swimming pools, playing grounds, fitness halls, skittle alley; opportunities to practice all sorts of water sports with the help of instructors; an excellent Deep Blue 2 PADI certified diving centre offering a full range of courses for adults and children; sports tournaments for amateurs and professionals; a newly-built aqua park
• A genuine paradise for kiddies - children's pools, slides, swings, playgrounds, carting, Rolba water slide, inflatable trampoline, a Kiddie Club, sports schools and plenty of fun and games. In addition: special discounts, children's menus, 24-hour kindergartens.
• A varied cultural programme - Golden Orpheus International Festival of Bulgarian Pop Songs, International Festival of Children's Songs, folk and symphony concerts, exhibitions, Miss Sunny Beach Beauty Contest and much more
• Inland excursions - day trips to the beautiful cape Emine or to a Bulgarian village, evening trips to local nightspots, plus a special campfire picnic and a folklore show; a river boat tour; excursions abroad to Istanbu

     Surrounding areas

     Zora Holiday Complex (Dawn) is situated here as well as the village of St. Vlas, and Elenite. The complex was built later than Elenite but of a similar style. The areas covered with trees along the Hadzhiiska River and the dunes between the road and the resort are very interesting. The town of Nessebur is so near with the new quarter extending to the north that it almost merges with the resort.

     Transport

     There is a local transport in the resort - mini-train by which you can travel from the one end of the ten-kilometre beach to the other end. There is a regular bus transport from Nessebur and Bourgas to Slanchev Bryag, plenty of private minibuses, route and ordinary taxis, water transport to Nessebur and Bourgas. The ticket prices are moderate because of the competition and the flow of many tourists.