Bulgarian Sunny Beach

Summer, sun, party - all this awaits you at Sunny Beach in Bulgaria. You can learn about the exact difference to Golden Sands and how to conquer the dilemma of choice here.

Let's be honest: some vacation regions are simply predestined for partying until the early morning hours. Classics like El Arenal or Golden Sands come to mind when it comes to experiencing the party vacation of a lifetime. However, for those who want to gradually ease into such extreme party hotspots, I recommend a vacation at Sunny Beach. The little sister of Golden Sands shows you what it means to party until the morning hours, yet it also has a completely different, gentler side that families especially appreciate. Get ready to be surprised!

The question arises time and again: what is actually the difference between Golden Sands and Sunny Beach? Since both are located on the Black Sea and are Bulgaria's party capitals, answering this question is not so easy. So, for those who want to spend an unforgettable vacation filled with parties, music, and good vibes at a reasonable price, they will sooner or later find themselves in one of the two regions. While Golden Sands is famously known as the 'Ballermann' of the Balkans, Sunny Beach is a bit more laid-back. If you want to party till you drop, similar to Mallorca's Ballermann, then Golden Sands is definitely the place for you. Conversely, if you wish to ease into party excesses and perhaps spend a quiet day in between, then I wholeheartedly recommend Sunny Beach.

What awaits you at Sunny Beach is primarily an eight-kilometer long sandy beach that extends up to 100 meters wide. Adorned with a promenade where countless beach bars, clubs, and restaurants vie for your attention, vibrant life unfolds here. Approximately 45,000 tourists gather at Sunny Beach during the peak season from June to August when temperatures hit their highest. In the evening, it becomes clear what one feels like doing. While clubs and bars fill up in the north, it is significantly quieter in the south, where families enjoy a cozy dinner at restaurants.

Some may claim that it is a bit more civilized at Sunny Beach than at Golden Sands, as it is not a drunken brawl at every corner. Instead, the fun of partying and dancing is at the forefront when international DJs play at trendy clubs like Lazur Club or Cacao Beach Club. If you want a taste of Ballermann in between, you don't even need to book a trip to the legendary Golden Sands; you can simply have fun at the local party venues. Not infrequently, popular entertainers like Markus Becker and Almklausi perform here.

So if you are unsure whether Golden Sands might be a bit too intense for you, why not start small and spend a few days at Sunny Beach? If it suits your taste, then, the following year, you can confidently venture to Golden Sands - provided you are a fan of the Ballermann on the Balkans.