Golden Sands (Bulgarian: , Zlatni pyasatsi; German: Goldstrand, Russian: , French:Sables d'or) is a resort town on the northern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, adjacent to a national park of the same name in the municipality of Varna. Located 17 km north of downtown Varna, Golden Sands is virtually connected to the city by a continuous swath of resorts and villa communities.shams co.Rent A Car Varna realizes deliveries of rent-a-car in Golden Sands. Golden Sands is a popular tourist destination, drawing many visitors from Germany, the United Kingdom, Russia, Scandinavia, France, Central and Eastern Europe, the Persian Gulf, Israel, and other countries, attracted by the favourable climate, scenic landscape, and reasonable prices. Golden Sands is served by the Varna International Airport .

The old-growth forests between ancient Odessos and Dionysopolis were first mentioned by Pliny as the home of mythical dwarfs, visited by the Argonauts. Byzantine sources name the local fortress Gerania; there are 4-7 century AD remains of massive stone ramparts and a basilica along the edge of the Frangen plateau. The cave Aladzha Monastery, 3 km to the west, was a monastic centre from antiquity through the Second Bulgarian Empire. In the days of Ottoman Empire, Golden Sands was known as a hideaway for outlaws. It was largely uninhabited until the 1950s, although used for outings.

The resort construction started in 1957 and in about two decades, the place was transformed into a modern holiday complex with more than 80 hotels, numerous villas, casinos, apartment buildings, restaurants, clubs, spa centres, attractions, shopping centres, and sports facilities, including yacht marinas, equestrian base and the Aquapolis water park. Golden Sands attracted considerable investments in the 1990s and 2000s. A contemporary chapel of John the Baptist was recently added.

Today Golden Sands is a modern and beautiful complex, situated in a natural park, preserved in its natural state and gaining the shore. The hotels in Golden Sands can satisfy even the most exacting tourists, ready to provide all that is needed for complete rest - restaurants, bars, entertainment spots, offering a wide range of services. The halls for international conferences, seminars and meetings in them make the resort a centre of European standard. Swimming pools full of warm mineral water with temperature 24°C, coming from 2 springs on the beach, can heal asthma, arthritis, neurosis and other diseases.

The resort offers many forms of relaxation combined with sport and entertainment such as: tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, mini-golf course, water slides, etc.

The climate is similar to that in the famous Mediterranean resorts; the average daytime temperature during summer months is 27°C. The climate conditions are suitable for sunbathing from May. The beach strip is 4 km long, covered with fine golden sand that has named this azure coast. The sandy sea bottom is flat and gently slopes into the sea. The absence of sharp rocks and animals dangerous to human health is ideal for scuba diving and fishing. The area is labeled to have the purest quartz sand on the coast and abounds in old trees and landscaped parks. Hot mineral water springs and lush woodlands cascading from the Franken Plateau, forming the Golden Sands Nature Park, turn the town into one of the most popular tourist spots in Eastern Europe. It also comprises the Holiday Club Riviera luxury resort, several villa communities including Chaika, Kabakum, and Alen Mak, and the historic grotto of Aladzha Monastery in the vicinity. Just north is perhaps the best known gay beach in the nation. Three 18-hole golf courses designed by Gary Player are currently (2007) being developed around Balchik and Kavarna to the north.

Golden sands is the oldest from the 3 biggest Bulgarian sea resorts, which is situated in the Northern part of the Bulgarian Black sea coast. It is located at 18km. to the North from Varna and at 488km. to the East from Sofia. To the North it reaches Kranevo. The resort complex Reviera is located in Golden Sands and offers a unique combination of cosy atmosphere and sea coast during the whole year. Rent a car shams CAR Bulgaria realizes deliveries of cars for rent in the resort Golden Sands. The car can be delivered in the hotel in Golden Sands where you are staying. The delivery and the collecting of the rented car from Rent a Car shamsCAR in Golden Sands are free of charge. By renting a car you can make an unforgettable tour along the Black sea coast.

Situated in the foot of Golden Sands Natural Park, the resort is a wonderful place for rest and entertainment. The beach line is with length 3,5km. and is wide up to 100m. The summer is long and warm and due to this the sun baths are possible from May until October. The average temperature during the day in the summer months is 27⁰ C and 24⁰ C of the sea water.

Not only that in Golden Sands Natural Park are preserved endangered and protected plant and animal species, but also there are five built tourist routes, which pass through old fountains and places with a fascinating view to the sea.

The culture-historical heritage of the park ranges over a wide period - from the antiquity to the late Middle Ages.

The numerous restaurants offer specialties from the national and international cuisine. At the disposal of the guests of Golden Sands there are tennis courts, bowling hall, a mini golf playground, a horse base, bicycles, shooting ground, as well as good conditions for practice of all favourite types of water sport with the help of qualified trainers. The sport lovers can take participation in competitions in beach volleyball, streetball, tennis on court, tennis on table, yachting. There are also computer and electronic games, children trains, inflatable castles, water slides, children carting.

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It was declared a protected territory in 1943. Golden Sands tourist complex covers a territory of 177,13 hectares. Thus the larger part of the park is preserved in its natural state, untouched by human hand. The proximity of the sea, the mild climate and the sea breeze have influenced strongly the flora and fauna in the park which is why it differs greatly from the other national parks. The thick deciduous forest with entwined creeping plants in places gently descends to the seacoast.

 

Among this magnificent greenery nestle 69 hotels, 14 of which 4-star, and most of the rest 3-star. There are many eating, sports and entertainment facilities, not only along the beach but also in the beautiful woods. The golden beach starts right in the foot of the forest. The resort also boasts a number of healing mineral springs.

 

Golden Sands is the winner of a "Blue Flag" - a prestigious international award for environmentally clean resorts. The major microbiological, physical and chemical readings of the atmosphere, sea and sand are monitored monthly. Within the resort, several types of transportation are at the disposal of the guests - velorikshaws, bicycles, mini-trains, and solar-battery powered taxies.

 

Sea and Beach

The beach strip in the resort is 3,5 km long, up to 100m in places, and is known as one of the best sand beaches in Europe. It is flat, covered with fine golden sand. The sandy sea bottom gently slopes into the sea, there are no rocks or sudden drops.

 

The clean and calm waters of the sea with low salinity lower than that of the Mediterranean for example, and the absence of fish and animals dangerous to human health, are ideal for scuba diving and vacationing with children.

 

Climate

The climate is mild, temperate continental, similar to that in the famous Mediterranean resorts.

 

Average daytime temperature during the summer months is: air - 27 °Ñ, sea water -24°Ñ.

 

The summer is long and warm, suitable for sunbathing from May to October. The heat is not overpowering thanks to the sea breeze. Changes of temperature are not drastic.

 

The mild weather in early spring and late autumn is ideally suited for water- and sea treatments, as well as congress and conference events and short term holidays.