Varna Bulgaria Description: Varna is the third largest city in Bulgaria and the pearl of the black sea. The best of Varna's property selection and must-visit sites.**

Varna Bulgaria

TODO: it's not a seaside resort. It is a city. (I did this)

Varna is Bulgaria's third largest city. It is the largest seaside city on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and the Northern Bulgarian region. Varna city is situated strategically in the Gulf of Varna. The city is an important economic, social, and cultural center in Bulgaria.

Background and History

Varna has a rich history dating back centuries. The name of Varna is first mentioned in the 6th to 7th century. The name is assumed to be of Varangian origin as Varangians crossed the Black Sea for many years in the Middle Ages. By the late 10th century, Varna was established so firmly that when Byzantines wrestled back control of the area from the Bulgarians around 975, they kept it rather than restoring the ancient name Odessos.

The battle of Varna took place on 10 November 1444. One of the last major battles of the Crusades in European history was fought outside the city walls. Ottomans routed an army of 20,000–30,000 crusaders led by Ladislaus III of Poland (also Ulászló I of Hungary), assembled at the port to set sail to Constantinople. The Christian army was attacked by a superior force of 55,000 or 60,000 Ottomans led by Sultan Murad II. Ladislaus III was killed in a bold attempt to capture the sultan, earning the sobriquet Warneńczyk. The failure of the Crusade of Varna made the fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans in 1453 all but inevitable, and Varna (with all of Bulgaria) was to remain under Ottoman domination for over four centuries. Today, there is a cenotaph of Ladislaus III in Varna.

In 1878, the city, which had 26,000 inhabitants, was given to Bulgaria by Russian troops, who entered on 27 July. Varna became a front city in the First Balkan War and the First World War. Its economy was badly affected by the temporary loss of its agrarian hinterland of Southern Dobruja to Romania (1913–16 and 1919–40). In the Second World War, the Red Army occupied the city in September 1944 and helped to cement communist rule in Bulgaria.

From 20th December 1949 to 20th October 1956, the city was renamed Stalin by the communist government after Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin. In 1962, the 15th Chess Olympiad was held in Varna. In 1969 and 1987, Varna hosted the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships. From 30th September to 4th October 1973, the 10th Olympic Congress took place in the Palace of Culture and Sports.

Varna became a popular resort for Eastern Europeans, who were barred from traveling to the West until 1989. One of them, the veteran East German communist Otto Braun, died on a vacation in Varna in 1974.

Facts about Varna

Varna is the third-largest city in Bulgaria. Varna is 283 km2 (92 sq miles). It is situated on verdant terraces descending from the calcareous Franga Plateau. This descent is at 356 m (1,168 ft) on the north and Avren Plateau on the south. The urban area has over 20 km of sand beaches and abounds in thermal mineral water sources (temperatures of 35–55 °C or 95–131 °F).

The city lies 470 km (292 mi) north-east of Sofia. The nearest major cities are Dobrich (45 km or 28 mi to the north), Shumen (80 km or 50 mi to the west), and Burgas (125 km or 78 mi to the south-west).

Weather and Climate

The weather and climatic conditions in Varna are as follows.

Spring (March to May)

Spring has temperate temperatures and conditions. The temperature ranges from lows of 6.5°C to highs of 16.5°C (43.7°F to 61.2°F). These conditions do not affect any activities in Varna.

Summer (June to August)

Summers are warm and associated with numerous activities. The temperature ranges from lows of 21°C to 23.5°C (69.8°F to 74.3°F).

Autumn (September to November)

Autumn is associated with cool temperatures. The temperatures range from lows of 5.9°C to highs of 15.2 °C (42.6°F to 59.4°F). Activities proceed as normal during autumn.

Winter (December to February)

Cold temperatures define winter in Varna. The temperatures range from lows of 2.7°C to highs of 4.3°C (36.9°F to 39.7°F).

Real Estate

Varna boasts a wide range of real estate options. The market value of these units is much lower than other regions of Bulgaria such as Lyulin, Sofia, Bansko, or Druzhba. Property available in Varna includes studios, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments, villas, and townhouses. The property is affordable as Varna is a continuously developing city and region. The uptick in shift is moving from a port city to a more desirable and habitable place.

These properties are well-built and fit with modern amenities. They are constructed following the best guidelines to ensure they fit international standards. The properties are built in prime locations and require low investment to purchase. This gives you excellent re-sell value. This makes them great investments, especially with the continued growth of Varna's popularity.

Taxes

The taxes here are favorable. This makes it an attractive place to work, invest, and live. The carry cost consists of trash services. This carry cost goes to around 100 euros each year. The country doesn't charge property taxes, something not done in other neighboring countries. This makes its carry costs very low. Investing is a good idea.

Other neighboring European countries may charge 2-5% of the estimated property value. This taxation may be paid monthly or annually. This is dependent on the country's regulations. This country gives you the best chance to invest low and earn high.

Varna to Sofia Airport

Varna is approximately 430 kilometers (~267 miles) from Sofia Airport. The transit time ranges from 5 to 6 hours depending on the weather and traffic conditions.

Transportation

Varna International Airport

The Varna International Airport is located in the city of Varna. It is the third-largest airport in Bulgaria in terms of passenger transit. It is a major gateway to the country's seaside resorts and tourist destinations. Varna Airport offers domestic and international flights to various destinations across Europe. It supports tourism, business travel, and transportation.

Port of Varna

The Port of Varna is the largest seaport complex in Bulgaria. It is located on the Black Sea's west coast on Varna Bay, along Lake Varna and Lake Beloslav. The port's strategic location provides access to major international shipping routes, facilitating trade between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Port of Varna serves as a key hub for passenger ferries, offering connections to various destinations along the Black Sea coast

Varna railway station

Varna railway station serves the Black Sea city and municipality of Varna. It is a hub for both local and international railway travel. It serves regions like Sofia, Burgas, and Plovdiv in Bulgaria. It offers international transit to countries like Romania and Turkey. It is a vital part of Bulgaria's transport network.

Buses

The public transport system is managed by "City Transport Varna". Ticket prices are reasonable: from 1lv (0.50€) for city zones to 3lv (1.50€) for routes Varna – Golden Sands. The buses are accessible to people with disabilities, with features such as low-floor boarding, wheelchair ramps, and designated seating areas. The bus network connects to other transport modalities, allowing for better transportation.

Taxis

The taxis offer transportation to residents. The taxi services at large are known to be prone to deception. It is imperative to ensure the meter is running and use the Taxi Me App for transportation.

Medical Facilities

There are good medical facilities in Varna.

Dentaprime Clinic, dental implants, and aesthetic dentistry

Dentaprime Clinic, dental implants, and aesthetic dentistry is a good facility in Varna. It offers dental services to the people of Varna. It operates daily from 8 am to 10 pm.

Kamee Clinic, plastic and reconstructive surgery

Kamee Clinic, plastic and reconstructive surgery is a fantastic facility in Varna. It offers plastic and reconstructive surgery services to the residents of Varna. It operates from 2 pm to 6 pm from Monday to Friday.

Military Hospital Hospital Varna

The Military Hospital Varna is an excellent medical facility in Varna. It serves the residents of Varna and offers medical services to all. It operates daily and 24 hours a day.

Medical Complex for Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital

The Medical Complex for Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital is a good obstetric specialty hospital. It serves the mothers and women of Varna, offering excellent medical services. It operates from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

St. Marina's Hospital

St. Marina's Hospital is an excellent medical facility in Varna. It serves the residents of Varna offering good and quality medical care. It operates 24 hours daily.

Schools

There are good school selections to choose from in Varna.

Kindergartens and Nurseries

House children "Chance"

The House Children "Chance" is an excellent nursery school in Varna. It offers education and care for young children. It operates from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Montessori

Montessori is a good nursery school in Varna. It operates from Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. It offers quality education and care for all young children.

Kindergarten and Primary Montessori School.

Kindergarten and Primary Montessori School is a good school in Varna. IT offers quality education to kindergarten and older children. It operates from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

Children's House 'Absorbing Mind'

The Children's House 'Absorbing Mind' is an excellent nursery school in Varna. It offers quality education to young children in Varna. It operates from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm.

High Schools

First Language School

The First Language School is good in Varna. It offers quality high school education in English and German. It operates from Monday to Friday from 7 am to 3 pm.

Dr. Petar Beron Second High School of Mathematics

The Dr. Petar Beron Second High School of Mathematics is a good high school in Varna. It offers quality high school education for students of Varna. It operates from Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm.

Acad. Metodi Popov Third High School of Science and Mathematics

The Acad. Metodi Popov Third High School of Science and Mathematics is a good high school in Varna. It offers quality education to students in Varna. It operates from Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Universities

University of Economics

The University of Economics – Varna is a public university located in Varna, Bulgaria, focused on studies in the field of economics. It was founded on 14 May 1920 as the Higher School of Commerce and is the second oldest Bulgarian university after Sofia University. It operates from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy

Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy is the oldest technical educational institution in the Republic of Bulgaria. Its history and past and present achievements establish the institution as the most prestigious Centre for training maritime specialists in the country. It operates from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Medical University Varna

The Medical University of Varna is a Bulgarian state school for higher education dedicated to training specialists in the fields of medicine and healthcare. They offer educational and qualification degrees of Master, Bachelor, and Professional Bachelor.

Technical University of Varna

The Technical University of Varna is a state university in Varna. It operates from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Chernorizets Hrabar Varna Free University

Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar" is a private university. It operates from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Religious Centers

Varna has some good religious centers for residents to convene and worship.

Churches

St. Prophet Elijah

The St. Prophet Elijah is a wonderful worship center in Varna. Christians can gather together on Sundays to worship.

Church "Saint Athanasius"

The Church "Saint Athanasius" is a good Christian church in Varna. It gives the residents a good place to go worship. It's open from Monday to Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm.

Saint Petka Church

The Church of St Petka of the Saddlers is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church in Sofia. It's a great place to worship for all Christian believers. It operates daily for 24 hours.

Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral

The Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral is the largest church building in Varna and the third-largest cathedral in Bulgaria. It operates daily from 7 am to 5:30 pm.

Mosques

Aziziye Varna Central Mosque

The Aziziye Varna Central Mosque is a Muslim worship center in Varna. It is a good place for people to worship.

Monastery "Saints Constantine and Helena"

The Monastery "Saints Constantine and Helena" is a fantastic destination with historical relevance. It is a wonderful place for the residents of Varna to go and worship.

Monastery

Aladzha Monastery

The Aladzha Monastery is a medieval Orthodox Christian cave monastery complex in northeastern Bulgaria. It operates daily from 9 am to 5 pm.

Popular Nightlife Locations

The Garden Bar

The Garden Bar is an excellent nightlife location to enjoy yourself in Varna. It serves great food and beverages to enjoy. It offers dine-in services alone. It operates daily from 7 am to 1 am.

"Snack Bar 'Vihren'."

The "Snack Bar 'Vihren'." is an excellent location for a night out in Varna. It serves good food and beverages for everyone to enjoy. They offer dine-in and takeaway services. It operates from Monday to Saturday from 4 pm to 12 am.

Caribi Bar

The Caribi Bar is an excellent location to have a night out. It serves good food and beverages to patrons. It only offers dine-in services. It operates daily from 9 am to 12 am.

13 MC

The 13 MC is a popular nightlife location in Varna. It is a popular biker hangout that offers good food and refreshments for everyone to enjoy.

The Martini Food & Cocktails

The Martini Food & Cocktails is an excellent location to enjoy a night out with friends. It offers good food with take-away, dine-in, and delivery options. It serves great beverages and alcoholic drinks. It operates from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 12 am and from Saturday to Sunday from 8:30 am to 12 am.

Bar PUNTA CANA

The Bar PUNTA CANA is an excellent spot to enjoy a night out. It serves good food and beverages for patrons to enjoy. It only offers dine-in services. It operates daily from 8 am to 4 am.

Restaurants

There are good restaurants in Varna.

Happy Bar & Grill

The Happy Bar & Grill is a European-style restaurant. It serves great food and beverages to patrons. It offers dine-in and takeaway services. It operates from 11:30 am to 10:30 pm.

Continental Rest & Bar

The Continental Rest and Bar is a fantastic restaurant located in Varna. It serves great food and beverages. It offers dine-in and takeaway services. It operates from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm.

The Fish

The Fish is an excellent restaurant located in Varna. It serves good food and beverages to all patrons. It offers dine-in and takeaway services. It operates from Monday to Friday from 12 pm to 8 pm.

Red Rock

The Red Rock is an exciting restaurant built on the beaches of Varna. It serves good food and beverages. It offers dine-in and takeaway services. It operates daily from 10 am to 12 am.

Restaurant Ivanova fountain

The Restaurant Ivanova Fountain is a good restaurant to visit in Varna. It serves good food with an assortment of beverages to follow. It offers dine-in and takeaway services. It operates from Tuesday to Sunday from 5 pm to 12 am.

Shopping

Varna has a good selection of shopping centres for the residents to enjoy.

BILLA

BILLA is a good destination for your household and grocery shopping. They offer in-store shopping and curbside pickup. They operate daily from 7:30 am to 10 pm.

Farmers' Market

The Farmer's Market is a good place to buy all your groceries. It operates daily from 7 am to 8 pm.

Fish market

The Fish Market is a good place to buy fish and seafood. It operates daily from 8 am to 6:30 pm.

MAKAO CENTRE

The MAKAO CENTRE is a fantastic establishment to do all your household and grocery shopping. It operates from Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 9:30 pm and Sunday from 8:30 am to 9:30 pm.

Chataldzha Market

The Chataldzha Market is a good supermarket that serves the residents of Varna. It is ideal for all your grocery and household needs. It operates from Monday to Saturday from 7 am to 7 pm and Sunday from 9 am to 7 pm.

Lidl

The Lidl is a good shopping destination in Varna. It is a good place for household and grocery shopping. It operates from Monday to Saturday from 7:30 am to 10 pm and Sunday from 8:30 am to 10 pm.

Outdoor Activities

There are numerous outdoor activities available to residents of Varna.

Dolphinarium Varna

The Dolphinarium Varna is a futuristic building housing a dolphin attraction for elaborate shows or private swimming sessions. It operates from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm.

Aladzha Monastery

The Aladzha Monastery is a medieval Orthodox Christian cave monastery complex in northeastern Bulgaria, 17 km north of central Varna and 3 km west of Golden Sands beach resort, in a protected forest adjacent to the Golden Sands Nature Park. It operates daily from 9 am to 5 pm.

Stone Arch with the legendary monk seal

The Stone Arch with the legendary monk seal is a beautiful historical landmark in Varna. It is accessible to everyone 24 hours daily.

Sahara Water Sports

The Sahara Water Sports is an excellent beach-style water sports destination. It offers adrenaline-filled adventures like jet skiing, hang gliding, and more. It operates daily from 9 am to 6 pm.

Evksinograd Palace

The Evksinograd Palace is an 1800s French-style palace, a former summer residence of Bulgarian royals, with extensive gardens. It is a historical attraction accessible to the residents of Varna. It operates from Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm.

Port Varna

The Port Varna is a Marina located along the coast of Varna. It is a good and beautiful part of the city to visit and enjoy. It has beautiful views, especially at night making it a beautiful attraction. It is open daily for 24 hours.

Amusement park Port Varna

The Amusement park Port Varna is a wonderful park to enjoy with family and friends. It has all sorts of rides and games to partake in. It operates from Tuesday to Sunday from 5 pm to 11:30 pm and Monday from 4 pm to 11 pm.