Bulgaria. Your essential holiday guide for Sunny Beach!

We have another video here with suggestions and tips for people holidaying in Sunny Beach in 2024 possibly for the first time. Its a great place for a holiday in Bulgaria but possibly a bit different to your usual destination.
We have put together tips on staying safe, saving money and simply enjoying your stay here.
We even have our own cocktail, how amazing , it was done for fun and we receive no royalties from sales. We are actually now friends with the bar owners . You can taste the Sunny Beach Life yourself while here on holiday.
We hold regular meet ups, follow us on facebook to see what we are doing and filming in the resort.
We are resident in the area all year round and love living in Bulgaria. We have a big library of videos showing all year round Sunny Beach, not just the peak top weeks. It enables us to build friendships and relationships with trust that allows us to produce better content.

[@tonidrummond5155]

Going on Saturday, your guides have been very helpful!

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

Thank you, we do try and give sensible advise.

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

Have fun! Its very busy now

[@jamescleary9244]

Fantastic information guys can't wait until we're there🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺💃👍

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

Thank you , say hello

[@clairegarner2031]

Going to sunny beach 23rd aug so Thanku this has been very helpful x

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

It's full season now, very hot but evenings are really warm and great to get out and walk about.

[@AndrewGibraltar]

Great video once again. Nice to see the weather looking great. Some good tips for holiday makers.

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

We did one early season last year, so it's later on and updated a bit. I saw the new cash machines last week so it was time to make it.

[@AndrewGibraltar]

@@sunnybeachlife5860 Hopefully people will avoid those cash machines and the ice cream sellers. 🍻

[@barnseyfrommossley]

Another brilliant video, thanks. We only came home last Wednesday, counting down the days till we are back in September.

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

Soon be here I expect, it's getting busier by the day.

[@Davejono2]

I came back last Friday morning.

[@sharonclay6634]

Hi guys,great video,just had my week in sunny beach it was so hot weather was lovely X

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

Weather has been very good apart one day of rain

[@sandykenuk]

Great advice, thank you

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

Thank you. Lots of tips in this one

[@anniemason6062]

hello great vid i do love that cufflink very nice find and that sea thing lol is so nice and a hammy too well found all the best Anne 🌈

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

The sea is beautiful

[@travelmail1172]

Great video as usual, also well done to Susan for doing the Sveti Vlas mountain walk! (saw the pic on facebook) I did the walk recently before I left.. it's a right trek up that hill 😂

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

Yes that's a trek in the hills.

[@user-uv8yv7tt2t]

Amazing videos ma man , love when i see one of your videos pop up cant wait to come over on 5th july if i see you i want a picture with you and your misses

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

We do lots of selfies no problem. Spotting us is hard as busy. Come on a Tuesday meet up if you can. This video took a lot of effort and more time to make so, need to get out of my darkened studio for a few days now.

[@user-uv8yv7tt2t]

@@sunnybeachlife5860 if I see you I will buy you a pint ma man , keep up the good work with your videos there amazing

[@manamaga1]

Coming out on Thursday this week. Staying at Hotel Meridian. Looking forward to it after seeing your videos. Very good advice and tips.

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

We are not far from there tonight. Few beers .

[@manamaga1]

@@sunnybeachlife5860 I'm guessing beers and food etc will be cheaper down that end, with it being a bit away from Flower Street? Seems to be similar trend as Spain and other countries whereby they are cheaper away from the "main" areas

[@manamaga1]

To add, money isn't an issue. I'm just a Yorkshireman, which makes me an orthodox tight**se! 🤣

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

About half the cost of the strip, paid 6 leva earlier now it's 3 for the same.

[@joncaseyuk1980]

We stayed at Meridian. Had the best time. Say hello to the entertainers kostya and Davide. Staff we so friendly, cheap as chip up threat end and still only 10 mins from everything

[@Bntgt]

Thanks both for another very informative video. Four of us are staying at Secrets in two weeks time. The weather here in Devon has been pretty dismal, so looking forward to some warmer temperatures where you are. It’s our first visit and we’ve enjoyed your updates as the season progressed. We certainly hope to venture out and visit some of the places you have featured. Presumably the 15 lev ferry price to Nesseibar is one way and not a return price? Also, do you buy the ticket at the pier? Thanks again.

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

Ticket on the boat. We like to go bus there and catch the boat opposite the bus pull in as you get a longer trip all around old Nessebar.

[@Nazir-WalkAroundTheCity]

Super walk 🚶👍 Have a nice day Regards Janusz from Warsaw Poland ✌️🇵🇱🖐️

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

Thank you.

[@Connor_Eagles]

What do you recommend in Sunny Beach! I’m coming on the 16th of September for 2 weeks I know it’s near end of season so any suggestions on what to do in them two weeks and what restaurants to visit and best time to do the shopping? Great video as always

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

It mostly all open till last few days. Just normal Nessebar and a day out to Burgas. Off energetic get on the 4x5 safari to get see the countryside it's beautiful.

[@normalussr]

Great videos. Have Ben watching your videos last few days. Great information.. You had in one of the videos a taxi driver you know.. What dose he charge from burgas airport to Hi hotels emperial resort.. Best regards

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

I think 60 leva probably.

[@shakestaael]

I'll be there 2 days from now.. ❤

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

Weather is fantastic.

[@lyndseywright2094]

Hi guys, great informative videos. We are visiting for the first time next year at the end of May. What's the weather like around that time? We are used to the canaries and would just like to be prepared. We are staying at the imperial resort hotel with 2 children. All the best to you both.

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

Normally early 20's first part of may. The main difference here is there is lots of entertainment being put on in many bars and restaurants. All inclusive hasn't killed the resort yet so plenty of choice to eat and drink as well

[@lyndseywright2094]

@@sunnybeachlife5860 thanks for the info 😊

[@peterfinkill8098]

Thanks. Another great video from you rwo. Loads of info. Are there many things where it's cash only and don't take credit cards?

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

Very few by now byv law bars take cards

[@GrahamDiamond888]

Brilliant Video Andrew /Susan again, How much is that Little Train to Nessebar Please.

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

It's 6 leva to imperial resort then another train to finish so 12 leva total

[@stevemcdonald7853]

Great amount of tips in this for tourists - have you got any Taxi driver details to recommend?? 😉

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

Yes Yani, [phone]

[@lorrainemortimer6106]

Thank you very much for this video found it very useful -is Bulgaria the next Turkey - it looks very appealing are the standards of the hotel ok or 4*+ & how many Lv's to the £

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

It comes and goes, the English are a minority here. From speaking to people here now having earlier holidays in Turkey and Spain it's very good prices British are a minority so food isn't catered to them so much however we love the healthy food available here. Hotels that are all inclusive you need the top ones to get real international food standards but eating out is brilliant. We went to turkey last year and after being chased by traders in the street continually won't return .

[@aaronlegge2935]

Give a wee link to Ur previous video of same subject. Still remember you advising of avoiding hedges while sitting at bars as of biting insects living in the greenery.

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

It's still up, we had to do it a little differently this time of course.

[@1galboy]

Hi Andrew. First video where I feel you have given a really balanced view of the pitfalls of Sunny Beach, as an apartment owner for 15 years. good for you and respect m8. You need to talk about low alcoholic brewed lager and the fact the bogoff is the ridiculous joke that most normal travelled people know it to be, you are talking to the populous and not everyone will get the distinction , obviously the spirits are being halved and maybe.. just maybe they are real to begin with, but certainly watered down . Anyway I get this sounds like a diss but it’s not! We actually know each other. I love the way your channel is now changing and developing a social conscience to help your subscribers. … I really mean that. Well done, keep to this path it really is the way forward. 1Galboy KZbin.

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

I am trying to make them different too,I may do a late night one, loud as such but then contrasting down on the beach we were often drinking becks zero in videos last year andcmakijgva point of it. Helps knowing so many people here as we can do more interesting content than lust walking about. Takes time to get known and that we are not there to do bad scam or rip off videos for views but show the place a fairly as possible.

[@robefc358]

Hello Andrew what is the bar you are drinking in at 13.30 cheers👍

[@andrewwilkinson7105]

Great videos Alan, how much is boat to nessibar?

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

15 leva each way. We normally do one way by bus or train

[@joncaseyuk1980]

We spent 2 wonderful weeks in sunny beach and have been home a week. We have the severe holiday blues.

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

It's funny some really hate it, tonight we were with people who have fallen in love with it.hopefully you will return as quickly as possible.

[@maryedmonds9708]

We back in September

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

After the heat

[@jimmyhough1962]

Im definitely going book for next year and looking at 1st September, I presume everything still open then, how much truth in Bulgaria going change to euros instead of levs from January 2025

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

It's fine first half really busy . Euro has been delayed , nobody knows now. September.

[@iangeddes3438]

Week on Monday be there ..Hope yo see yous about .. barcelo hotel . Hope its good lol 😅

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

Hear good reports and very central

[@iangeddes3438]

Thank you see you next week if you got a meet and greet 😊

[@garymacdonald7165]

Cheers folks,your doing a great job,friends over last week said the bus station is now worse i.e. theve taken away the signage in English,so they didnt have a clue which stand to go to! Surely that cant be the case?

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

It is Bulgaria? Not sure anyone else has ever said anything and we never noticed just got our bus easily

[@garymacdonald7165]

@@sunnybeachlife5860 Yes,they were going to Burgas! Hadn't a clue where to stand inside the bus station as it was numbered only (no names of location at each stop). People in reception weren't very helpful!

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

@@garymacdonald7165 Its not hard its fully signed on the big timetables on the building number 10 and 22 burgas. Never mind they made it! Must be easiest route to find but no they dont put it on stands as many buses change routes often with the season timetables

[@garymacdonald7165]

@@sunnybeachlife5860 Burgas bus station is brilliant they say and signage in English!

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

@@garymacdonald7165 Its new and modern with electric buses

[@user-bf5fi4ss2q]

Always wondered why they call it the Black sea,it looks pretty clear to me.

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

Yes in summer its mostly crystal clear , its deceptive as an inland sea almost, go down deep there is no life at all, no fish, its how the water layers sit. Sunken ships are really well preserved in the depths and no strong currents as well.

[@viktorivanov3431]

Черно Море не е заради цвят ,а защото е бурно и е взимало много жертви и потънали кораби. Едно от най хубавите морета в света.

[@caitlenworrall6611]

can u haddle with the prices of water sports or is it just the price that is on the board

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

The price on board but looks at booking direct online for offers

[@jangoeman]

hello,i'm coming over this friday,go to the mexx beachbar i buy you a daiquiri strawberry the best!! cheers

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

We sometimes do the beach. Enjoy it's hot now

[@nigelhulse1538]

mexx bar really expensive , been here 20yrs

[@jangoeman]

@@nigelhulse1538 hello,yes but the best daiquiri in sunny beach, and for the best you pay à bit more.its 11.5 lev still 50% less than france/spain cocktails

[@tonypoulson8002]

Niece just come back from sunny beach said it’s very expensive now

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

It's risen but speaking to people who have recently been elsewhere, turkey, Spain etc it's very good as not increased as much. If it's your first holiday since last summer then you would really notice.prices. thanks for watching the video hope you got something out of it. value.

[@KBW2]

could you do a video on what's around hotel belleville

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

Look at our videos, south of sunny beach there are several last year. Pirates walk in was one.

[@KBW2]

@@sunnybeachlife5860 thank you

[@sandykenuk]

There a week on Tuesday 25th june, can you tell us, what the khans tent is like and is it worth it.

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

It's a sit down show, various performers like a casino show as such. Views are fantastic. It's really popular evening out.

[@nigelhulse1538]

great night out , with great views , shop around for prices .

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

@@nigelhulse1538 Everyone sells at their price it seems.

[@robertsswann7012]

im coming to sunny beach in ealy july whats the hotel fenix like please as is there any gangs there

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

It's very safe here even very late night. Fenix is a popular hotel with Brits, good value. We walk about early hours all the time.

[@robertsswann7012]

@@sunnybeachlife5860 many thanks i am looking forward in coming its my first time to bulgaria

[@Davejono2]

I hated sunny beach .. I just been June 6th for the week . The beer was like water the food was beyond disgusting. I went to the BBQ place doing rositery chickens at side of post office it came dry . I was trying 6 meals a day . I ended up not eating and just getting drunk for the last 4 days . The weather is fantastic . Overcharging on the bill is common I noticed

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

Not where we go, if you watched our videos we show some fantastic family owned businesses but of course the central strip is another matter, a tourist trap. Food is far better and healthier than the UK for sure being fresh and non processed. Being hot it's best not to drink strong beer as people consume a lot, craft beers are available in many places but more popular out of season with our friends.Enjoy your next holiday wherever it may be.

[@Einzwei159]

@@sunnybeachlife5860 can u recommend where can i get a not watered beer ? I don't want to spend my hard earned money for some water bullshit. ;')

[@Slanche1974]

@@Einzwei159where exactly were you drinking ?

[@ianhenderson713]

Not long for me woohoo

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

Been great weather this week and now busy

[@Johnny-WalkWithMe]

Hello 🤝

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

Hi hot

[@user-yu2fd1zr4h]

Love my hot food

[@sunnybeachlife5860]

I love tea and coffee hot too. Off the main tourist strip it often isn't, at local eatery. It's the way they like it that's why a sizzler is a good choice