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Things to see in Sunny Beach (Bulgaria): 10 places and when to go
Sunny Beach is a town in Bulgaria, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (5), History (4), Temples (4). The best known are Church of Christ Pantocrator, Nesebar, Hagia Sophia Church, Nesebar and Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel, Nesebar. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Bulgaria · 42.6644, 27.6716
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (5) · History (4) · Temples (4) · With kids (3) · Wildlife (1) · Hot springs (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- BOJ Burgas, 17 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sunny Beach
The places in and around Sunny Beach, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Church of Christ Pantocrator, NesebarChurch building in Nesebar, Bulgaria5.1 km
- Hagia Sophia Church, NesebarChurch building in Nesebar Municipality, Bulgaria5.3 km
- Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel, NesebarChurch building in Nesebar, Bulgaria5.2 km
- Church of St Stephen, NesebarChurch building in Nesebar, Bulgaria5.1 km
- Church of Saint Paraskevi, NesebarChurch building in Nesebar, Bulgaria5.3 km
- Nesebar Archaeological MuseumArchaeological museum4.9 km
- Aquapark NessebarWith kids1.4 km
- Camel Park Sunny BeachWith kids · Wildlife2 m
- Erma spa & Turkish bathHot spring bath4.7 km
- Flamingo WaterparkWith kids2.2 km
When to go to Sunny Beach
The best time to visit Sunny Beach is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:12
- FebPossible10:19
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:10
- MayBest time14:26
- JunBest time15:07
- JulBest time14:50
- AugBest time13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:31
- DecPossible8:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. In May, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sunny Beach
The nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ, Burgas), 17 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Burgas13 places23 km
- Varna, Bulgaria30 places64 km
- Shumen11 places91 km
- Sliven18 places110 km
- Stara Zagora6 places170 km
- Veliko Tarnovo18 places171 km
And all of Bulgaria, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sunny Beach?
The best known: Church of Christ Pantocrator, Nesebar, Hagia Sophia Church, Nesebar, Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel, Nesebar, Church of St Stephen, Nesebar, Church of Saint Paraskevi, Nesebar. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sunny Beach?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53.
How do you get to Sunny Beach?
The nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ), 17 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sunny Beach as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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