A reasonably underrated seaside metropolis in Europe presents £2 pints and has barely any crowds.
Varna is a seaside resort on the Black Sea and the third-largest metropolis in Bulgaria. It has a inhabitants of over 350,000 individuals.
It’s a mixture of a port metropolis, naval base and seaside resort, making it an interesting place to whereas away a couple of days.
Varna is full of historical past but stays totally fashionable, with an unlimited park to wander round and a prolonged seashore to chill out on.
Within the metropolis centre is Bulgaria’s largest Roman baths advanced and its best archaeological museum, in addition to a vigorous cultural and restaurant scene.
Additionally value visiting is the Dormition of the Mom of God Cathedral, the Nationwide Naval Museum and Sveti Nikolai Church. Close by are Dobrich, Shumen, Burgas and Sliven.
The typical price of a pint or a small bottle of beer in Varna is £2, in line with Numbeo. The typical price of a three-course meal for 2 at a mid-range restaurant is £35.
One customer mentioned in a Tripadvisor assessment: “It’s a beautiful seaside metropolis, cheap, and very fashionable with Bulgarian and different Japanese European vacationers. Not many western vacationers in any respect actually.”
One other mentioned: “This metropolis is the second finest after Sofia. In summer time is so enjoyable with open-air bars and eating places. The ocean is tremendous and seashores are endless. Meals is superb and all is grilled.”
The oldest gold treasure on the earth, belonging to the Varna tradition, was found within the Varna Necropolis and dated to 4600 to 4200 BC.
For the reason that discovery of the Varna Necropolis in 1974, 294 burial websites have been discovered, with over 3000 golden gadgets inside.
Varna has a median summer time temperature of 23C and a median winter temperature of 3C.
There are direct flights from Manchester to Varna and one-stop flights from London. The town has numerous lodging together with lodges, B&Bs and hostels.