The port city in the northeast of Bulgaria beckons travelers with warm sea, clean sandy beaches, the unique charm of old streets, and hospitality of the Bulgarians. Varna is a perfect destination for family recreation. You can spend a wonderful holiday here even with the minimum budget.
Varna Port and the Seaside Garden
The history of Varna began from its port: in the VI century, it was known as the Hellenistic port city of Odessos. These days, the port is a “gem” of the southern part of the city. It is open for visitors 24 hours a day. The port provides the possibility to take a sea tour to the nearby seaports, for example, Istanbul, Poti, and Batumi.
Right near the port, there is a central beach. It is very clean and covered with sand. A lot of travelers go there to sunbathe, have a swim in the sea, and admire the ships and yachts by the coast. Besides, the proximity of the beach to the developed port does not cause any discomfort to travelers who relax on sun loungers.
Varna is known for its Seaside Garden. The Seaside Park was set up in 1832 by the Turkish merchant Hafiz Eyyub. It owes its unique appearance to Anton Novak, the Czech gardener. A three-kilometer park is adorned with rare hardwood tree species. Within the park’s territory, you can find a summer theater, a kid’s playground, a planetarium, and even a zoo.
From the times of antiquity to the present times
On the outskirts of Varna, you can find a landmark, which can be regarded as Varna “Stonehenge.” It is called “Pobiti Kamani” (also known as The Stone Desert). It consists of rocky columns, having a unique form and a height of 5-10 meters. They occupy 7 square km near local villages. The origin of a unique natural “monument” is still unknown. These unique columns are considered to be a natural attraction from 1937.
Varna sits 18 kilometers from The Stone Desert. A quick and comfortable Varna transfer taxi from Aktis will deliver you there in 10 minutes.
Another famous attraction of the city is the Varna Necropolis. It dates back to the V century BC. It is here where the archaeologists have found the oldest and the cleanest gold processed by a human (of the total weight of over 23.5 carates). The oldest necropolis is situated upon the address of Usta Kolyo Ficheto Street, 53. You can visit the old tombs any day of the week, from 08:00 to 18:00.
Varna preserves the ruins of the Roman Baths of Odessos and the ancient Christian church. Varna Clock Tower of the XVIII century is especially impressive after dark when the ancient clock-face gets lit.
If you got tired of antique landmarks, you can visit a more modern attraction – the royal residence of Evksinograd. It stands 8 kilometers from the city. You should also take some pictures of the Statue “The dragons in Love,” near thermal springs in the Marine Park. There is no better place for dating in Varna. Moreover, the water from the springs is also worth tasting. The name of the city is the evidence of that fact (in Bulgarian, these springs sound as “var”).
There are a lot of unique museums in Varna impressing with different expositions: Branch Naval Museum, Wax Museum, The Retro Museum, Museum of History of Medicine, Butterfly House, etc. A visit to Graffit Gallery and Boris Georgiev City Art Gallery will become a great pleasure for fans of pictorial art.
The park-museum Vladislav Varnenchik is another place you cannot miss visiting (it is dedicated to the Polish-Hungarian King Vladislav II Yagello). You can find it upon the address of 55 “Yanosh Huniyadi” blvd. The Bulgarians regard the monarch as their national hero, which died in 1444 in the fight with the Turks under Varna. You can see the famous artifacts from Tuesday to Saturday, from 09:30 to 17:00.
Muzey Stara Varna, sitting in Tsar Kaloyan Str. 5, invites visitors not only to learn about the history of Bulgarian winemaking but also to try local wines. The wine-tasting-excursions are held from Monday to Friday, from 10:00 to 17:00.
In Varna, you can see unique examples of the religious culture of various countries. The medieval Aladzha Rock Monastery, the Orthodox Church in Kiril and Methodius Square, the mosques, and Catholic Churches make it possible for a traveler to experience the diversity of Varna’s atmosphere.
The nature in Varna is so beautiful that even a home-lover will decide to take a walking tour somewhere, for example, to Pasha Dere. This destination provides a diverse choice of activities: diving and surfing are available at every beach, bungee jumping – in Asparuhov Bridge, yacht sailing – in Varna Bay.
If you like exotic and sea animals, we recommend that you visit the Varna Dolphinarium (the only one in entire Bulgaria), the Varna Terrarium, and the Varna Aquarium. There are a few great parks and aqua parks for children in Varna, for example, “Aquapolis,” “Aquamania,” and “Detski Kat Park.” It is a great place for kids of all ages.
As for shopping in Varna, one can recommend that you visit the three most popular shopping malls, offering a diverse choice of shops and reasonable prices. These are Mall Varna at Vladislav Varnenchik Boulevard, 186, Mall Varna Towers in the same boulevard (№ 256), and Grand Mall in Akademik Andrei Saharov Street, 2. Here you can do both, buy some great clothes and relax with your family.
Advance order of a transfer taxi from Aktis in Varna will help you to solve the problem, related to transportation of any number of bags to a hotel. We will choose the vehicle with the most appropriate boot size for your pleasure and comfort.
The basic tariffs of Varna taxi services are not very high by European standards. At the same time, a lot of local services have hidden costs and surcharges, significantly increasing the final payment.
This may include landing fees, surcharges for trips on a weekend, a holiday or at night. You should better clarify the availability of extra charges in advance if you decide to use the service of the taxi Varna.
Aktis.Taxi does not take any fees and surcharges. It has fixed prices, regardless of the destination, the time of a journey, and the number of passengers in the cabin. We make our clients aware of the full cost in euros down to a penny in advance.
A private Varna Airport taxi is convenient to use as a client can choose the vehicle (light, minivan, minibus) class in advance. It is very difficult to find the necessary type of taxi right upon landing, especially if you need a child seat, a spacious car boot or facilities for people with reduced mobility.
Furthermore, local taxi drivers often refuse to take passengers with pets. You can easily avoid this issue if you book a transfer Varna. Air-conditioning, clean drinking water, and a mini-excursion (if you want it) – a private transfer offers plenty of advantages at the time when its cost is almost equal to the one of a city taxi of Comfort class.
A ride inside our vehicles is a pleasure for any passenger. They are always in excellent condition and have a presentable look. You can book a transfer taxi over the Internet, without advance payments.
Our English-speaking drivers and tech support operators are polite and always ready to help you. We offer our clients free bonus services: waiting at the airport for 45 minutes, a 15-minute stop on the way, and help with luggage loading.
Hurry to see the beautiful city of Varna, using the service of a comfortable transfer taxi from Aktis taxi!
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