what to do in Varna besides the beach

[welcomeprofes]

this summer we'd like to getaway to eastern Europe for a cheap beach vacation and we want to go to Varna Bulgaria..what are your thought on Varna? can you tell me popular tourist attractions there?

thanks!

[Danny]

Varna is one of my favourite beach destinations in eastern Europe as it faces the lovely Black Sea. I think Varna is a great choice but be aware that Varna is one of the most popular summer resorts in Bulgaria so it gets fairly crowded.

I'd suggest booking a trip to Varna in early summer (around June) to beat the summer crowds, but definitely avoid August if you can, it's too busy.

Regarding tourist sights, there are plenty to see and visit such as the Roman Thermae, which is the largest Roman ruins in Europe.

There is also the Aldazha monastery, which is a Christian Cave Monastery belonging to the medieval period.

The Sea Garden is another popular attraction in Varna as it includes a fabulous aquarium, dolphinarium, planetarium, zoo and the Museum of Natural History all in one.