- Where to go on vacation in Bulgaria in September?
- Sofia
- Burgas
- Albena
Not sure where to go to Bulgaria in September? No matter which resort becomes your favorite, get ready to eat delicious fruits and vegetables, enjoy green landscapes, visit places of interest without huge queues, and possibly swim in the sea.
Where to go on vacation in Bulgaria in September?
September Bulgaria has many fans, since the weather in early autumn rarely brings unpleasant surprises to vacationers. So, on average, in Sozopol, you can expect about +25 heat, in Sunny Beach, in Pomorie, Burgas, Elenite + 24˚C (in early September in the afternoon the air warms up to + 28˚C). It is in this part of Bulgaria that it is warm and sunny, and there are no squall winds. It is 1 degree cooler in September in Albena, Balchik, Golden Sands, where windy weather sometimes prevails at this time.
Do you want to enjoy the extravaganza of sound and light? Nightclubs, bars and discos await you in Golden Sands until mid-September.
Despite the fact that there are not many tourists at the Bulgarian resorts in September, the swimming season is open throughout the month (the water temperature is kept at + 22-23˚C). The most popular beaches at this time are the beaches of Sozopol, Burgas and Sunny Beach.
Those who decide to head to the mountains in the first month of autumn will not be superfluous to put jackets and sweaters in a suitcase. For example, in Bansko during the day the air warms up only to + 8˚C, and in the late afternoon, the thermometer shows only + 2˚C.
It will not be superfluous to plan a trip to Bulgaria for the celebration of the International Honey Festival (Nessebar), the Apollonia Arts Festival (Sozopol), the Independence Day (the main celebrations are held in Veliko Tarnovo, during which guests are delighted with a light and music performance on the Tsarevets Hill).
Sofia
On September days in Sofia, the thermometer "creeps" to + 23-25˚C, which makes it possible to inspect the ruins of the ancient fortress of Serdika (guests will see fragments of Kaloyan's palace and other buildings, as well as the restored churches of St. George and St. Petka) and the Cathedral of St. Nedelya (everyone will be able to admire the gilded iconostasis, preserved even after the explosion of 1925, as well as wall paintings made in 1970), and to walks in Borisov Gradina Park (its visitors admire coniferous and deciduous trees, walk along the shore of the lake where turtles are found, and children ride ponies or horses). And for those who are curious to admire the beauty of Sofia from a height, it makes sense to climb Mount Vitosha.
Burgas
The water, warmed up in September to + 22-23˚C, attracts many vacationers, in connection with which they go to local beaches:
- Central beach: it is covered with dark sand (admixture of magnetite). Here you can rent umbrellas, sun loungers, pedal boats.
- Sarafovo beach: vacationers will find bars here, umbrellas that will shelter them from the sun, sun loungers, experienced lifeguards. Everyone is advised to pay attention to the color of the flags (green flag - you can swim, yellow flag - swimming is unsafe, red flag - it is forbidden to enter the water) - ignoring them will result in a fine.
While vacationing in Burgas, do not miss the opportunity to visit the Seaside Park (until mid-September, everyone will be able to admire the creations made of sand as part of the sand sculpture festival, which are illuminated and guarded around the clock in the evening; the theme of the author's creations changes from year to year) and artistic gallery (an exposition of 2,500 paintings, sculptures, icons and drawings is located on three floors of the building; the gallery often becomes a venue for concerts, creative evenings and seminars), visit the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius (famous for two bell towers, inside which there are spiral staircases; and the images The saints are depicted in the stained glass window at the main entrance to the temple), as well as a trip to the village of Bata (guests will be offered to look into the house at the symbolic entrance to the village - traditional fabrics of bright colors and everyday utensils are exhibited; in the village you can also watch the work of a potter or carver. tree).
Albena
At the beginning of autumn, you should pay attention to the Albena balneological center, which functions at the Dobrudzha hotel - they offer to undergo a course of thalassotherapy (popular programs “Wellness”, “Relax” and “Antistress”), mud (mud wraps are in special demand) and hydrotherapy. (sea and mineral water is used) procedures.
Until mid-September, vacationers in Albena may be interested in the Aquamania water park: they rush here for the “lazy” and “wild” rivers, fountains, water cannons, and a climbing wall. Among the adult slides, the 315-meter slide “Pro Racer”, “Mammoth”, “Free Fall” and “Tornado” stand out, and from the children's slides - “KIDZ Racer”, “KIDZ Twister” and “KIDZ Tornado”. Children will be delighted with both the Turtle Fountain and the Lunar Crater Lagoon playground. Well, adults should not be deprived of attention "Galactic Pilot's Bar".
