Living on the Black Sea Coast is a huge privilege for me, because no matter the weather, I can go for a walk or have a coffee by the sea. Nevertheless, sometimes, I need to change the scenery and the place for a weekend to recharge and gather new impressions. And the perfect occasion appeared – I was offered to spend a weekend in Burgas, a Bulgarian city located on the Black Sea Coast, within a 2-hour drive from Varna. So, I headed to Burgas, together with my mom, to spend a girls’ weekend there. But before that, let’s plan where to stay and what to do?
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How to get to Burgas in Bulgaria?
Burgas is situated in the south-eastern part of Bulgaria, on the Black Sea Coast, and you can get there by plane (there is an airport), by bus or by car from Sofia and Varna. The city has an airport, and depending on where you live, there might be low-cost flights from your country. It is located 450 km from Sofia and 120 km from Varna. The easiest way to get there from Sofia is by car, by bus or by train. However, if you are travelling from Varna, I would advise going by bus or by car; the train takes twice the time as the bus. Once you have chosen how to get there, it’s time to think about the accommodation.
Where to stay in Burgas?
Where to stay in Burgas, Bulgaria? I would recommend staying at the AQUA Hotel Burgas. It is located 10km from Burgas Airport – you can take a taxi, a 20-minute walk from the Bus and Railway Stations, a 20-minute walk from the city centre and the beach. AQUA Hotel Burgas is situated 10 minutes’ walk from the City Sea Garden, from where you can access the beach. The hotel has the perfect location if you want to reach the ZOO Burgas, as there is a bus stop in front of the building.
Why choose AQUA Hotel while you are on a girls’ weekend in Burgas?
I’ve chosen AQUA Hotel Burgas because the hotel offers cosy rooms with pristine, contemporary and soothing bathrooms. What I look for when choosing an accommodation is the bathroom, as well as whether it is clean and inviting for relaxation and calmness. Thus, the bathroom in the hotel room offered a tranquil atmosphere that you can enjoy after a long day of work, sightseeing or relaxing on the beach.
In addition to the clean and modern rooms, you get a rich and nutritious breakfast included. The restaurant at the hotel is open during the day, so you can have lunch or dinner there if you wish.
Among the advantages of AQUA Hotel Burgas is the fact that they offer paid parking if you travel by car, so if you are interested, contact the hotel for more information.
Last but not least, I would like to highlight that AQUA Hotel Burgas has a Sports Centre for those who don’t want to miss out on their workout routine; there is also a jacuzzi, an infrared and traditional saunas and a swimming pool. Not not mention that the Sports Centre offers different types of massages if you book an appointment in advance.
To summarise, this hotel is the perfect budget option if you travel for work or for leisure, as it proposes comfortable rooms, delicious food and an easy-to-find location. It is also very convenient for big corporate events as they have conference rooms and a big venue for weddings, birthday parties and family occasions.
What to do when you are on a girls’ weekend in Burgas?
First, I wanted to spend a relaxing weekend with my mom, so I wanted to enjoy all the little things that the hotel offers. I had my morning coffee, enjoying the view of Atansovsko Lake from the window, then I went to the Sports Centre to get my dose of workouts.
Next, we enjoyed a great breakfast at the restaurant, and by lunchtime time we headed to the ZOO Burgas. This Zoo has become very popular because you can feed capybaras and alpacas in the appropriate contact zones. The Zoo is located outside the city, so you can take a bus or a taxi to get there. In our case, there was a bus stop in front of the hotel, so we got there easily.
Sightseeing in Burgas, Bulgaria
To continue our day in Burgas, we decided to visit the city centre. Burgas is a lovely Black Sea City with a lot of sea symbols like giant sharks, boats, shells and others. Needless to say, there are many Instagrammable spots that you can find out there just by walking around. This time we just walked and enjoyed the summer – we ate ice-cream, took a lot of photos and did some shopping. I love Burgas, it has some sea-summerish vibe, and it is very well organised in terms of infrastructure.
In the evening, we had dinner at the hotel and enjoyed some time at the SPA zone in the Sports Centre. We spent some time in the infrared sauna and swam in the swimming pool. After that, we had a quiet evening enjoying the cosiness and comfort of the beds in the room.
The next day, we had a walk to the City Sea Park as it is located very close to the hotel, and reached the Bus Station directly from there. You can also go to the Railway Station following the same route, as it is located near the Bus station.
In a nutshell, this is the kind of weekend I would like to have in my life, in a place that suits my needs and preferences and with the people I love.
To conclude, I would like to express my gratitude to AQUA Hotel Burgas for welcoming me and making our girls’ weekend in Burgas the highlight of my summer in Bulgaria!
