Where to buy clothes on the golden sands. Food markets in bulgaria in summer season

Considering that Golden Sands resort is considered privileged in Bulgaria, we did not manage to meet a large food market. Perhaps because this is simply not necessary, according to local entrepreneurs, since many people come here to hang out, and not to eat fruit. In addition, a large market, in principle, has nowhere to stay. After all, the territory of this resort is a mountainous area with densely growing vegetation. And the small space that was reclaimed from the forests and mountains is occupied by hotels and roads.

Where can I buy fruits and vegetables in Golden Sands?

1) Fresh fruits can be bought at any roadside store. As I already wrote in the Bulgarian shops section, the most basic types of fruits are presented here, in small quantities. Sometimes watermelons, melons, apples and other large fruits and berries are laid out on mini counters next to the store near the entrance. Personally, we have bought bananas, apples and oranges more than once. It seems that everything was imported and did not differ in anything from those in Moscow. And the prices are almost the same, but at least definitely not cheaper.

2) Separate fruit trays also abound. Next to us, near the ruins from the landslide, there was always one small collapse with vegetables and fruits. Moreover, even at a later time, an obese man was sitting in an armchair, and he could easily weigh a kilo of potatoes without asking too many questions. In addition to the most common fruits, there were all the necessary vegetables for cooking: potatoes, onions, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, and more. Unfortunately, a lot of things are imported, except for figs, which grow well with them. Approximate prices for fruits and vegetables in BGN: melons 2.8, apples 1, peaches 3, tomatoes 2.7, cucumbers 1.5, cherries 3, cabbage 0.8. Various nuts from 15 to 22 levs per kg, seeds from 3 to 6 levs, olives of various kinds for also from 3 to 6 levs per kilogram.

Below are some photos of the trays.

3) I would single out separately private traders who sell their crops at the gates. It is not uncommon to find an open gate, next to it there are a couple of boxes in which fresh figs, pears, apples, and other fruits and vegetables. And all this is fresh, grown behind the same fence, well-groomed with your own hands, warmed by the Bulgarian sun. Not far from our hotel, grandfather and grandmother, who spoke Russian well, traded from one such house. I could not resist, photographed her fence, house and garden.

On the picture a private house which was next door to our hotel.

4) Near beach stools. As funny as it may sound, that's exactly what it looks like. On the way to the beach, on the path there is a kind of stool, in it is a small tray with glasses of berries (blackberries, raspberries). What is remarkable about such “points of sale” is the attitude of their sellers towards their product, I have not yet seen this. He literally selects each berry and puts it in a glass. It turns out berry to berry, one more beautiful than the other, not a single rotten one. And even if the price per kg is more expensive, but who needs a kilogram of raspberries, but eating a glass on the beach is very pleasant.

P.S. I won’t talk about prices, they depend on seasonality, whether fruits grow in the country, the sellers themselves, exchange rates and other factors.

The Golden Sands resort is located near a large and ancient city in which the airport is located. In the city you can find many interesting sights, restaurants, shops and other entertainment. From Varna to Golden Sands can be reached by buses No. 209, 309, 9, 89, 109, which run regularly, or by taxi.

The resort stretches along the coast for several tens of kilometers. Hotels in Golden Sands are located on several coastlines. A train runs regularly along the main paths of the resort, which delivers directly to the hotel if it is not on the first coastline. All hotels in Golden Sands are connected by large streets, along which you can walk in the evening. They are restaurants, cafes and clubs that host entertainment shows. Souvenir shops, clothing stores, banks, parks and other infrastructure and entertainment facilities are scattered along the roads.

Restaurants and cafes in Golden Sands

The best restaurants of Golden Sands are located in the center, near the coast. The average bill for one person in such an institution will be from $20 to $50. In simpler restaurants, you can dine for $ 10-20 per person.

In the Soviet Union, getting to Bulgaria and buying something in local stores was considered a great and rare success. Today, Russians have access to shopping all over the world. But, despite this, shopping in Bulgaria is a very interesting activity, and all thanks to the Balkan markets and European abundance. shopping centers and malls. In general, in these parts there is something to spend money on, and you can buy goods both in large cities and in resorts. It is also gratifying that the entry into the European Union, although it forced to raise prices for goods in Bulgaria, they still remained very attractive, especially if you buy locally produced products.

What to buy

First of all, it is worth knowing in advance what is worth buying and what is not. This applies to any country, including Bulgaria. If we talk about souvenirs and other knickknacks for the soul, then the best thing you can buy here is local products and alcohol. For example, only in resort towns you can find honey in small clay pots, in the markets there is just a huge selection of local sweets and spices. An excellent gift - sujuk. This is a local veal sausage, which is sold well packaged in all supermarkets. The main alcoholic drink is rakia, a huge selection of which is offered by markets and shops in Bulgaria. Another specialty is mastic. This is a strong herbal tincture. From lighter drinks, you can buy wine - from homemade to vintage, which, by the way, is no worse than French.

Inexpensive here and clothes of local production, especially from flax. Shopping in Bulgaria is also good for those who are concerned about buying shoes: they are inexpensive and the quality is excellent. Moreover, the products are made mainly of leather. The same goes for clothes: local production is of very high quality, and on the outskirts of any large city there are huge outlets where you can replenish the wardrobe for the whole family for little money.

Also noteworthy are local cosmetics based on rose water and oil. It is sold in shops, pharmacies, supermarkets and all shopping centers. And this is not only care, but also medical and decorative cosmetics.

Where to buy: markets or shopping centers?

There are a lot of shopping centers, markets, and small shops and shops in Bulgaria. You can buy almost any item from them. Shops with locally produced clothes and shoes are quite cheap, especially outlets in big cities, but you should not expect special discounts from world brands. Prices in Bulgaria for brands sold in branded departments (for example, Zara or Mango) are the same as in Russia. Although there are sales here, that's when you can buy something worthy for little money.

The advantage of the markets is not only in their color, but also in the opportunity to bargain. Sometimes you can throw off up to 20 percent of the original price. But in small shops and shops it is inappropriate to bargain, the prices in them are fixed. However, be sure to look into these when shopping in Bulgaria. sunny Beach, Golden Sands and other resorts cannot boast of large malls, but it is in such shops that all the most interesting things are sold.

Sofia

A big city, in which, of course, there are many shops and markets. Large shopping centers, popular among tourists, are located on Vitosha Boulevard. This is the central pedestrian street, along which there are many shops, restaurants and shops. Also noteworthy is the shopping gallery near the Palace of Culture. You can buy everything at once in the largest Sofia mall Paradise Center Sofia. Here you will find clothes from world and Bulgarian brands, furniture, books, children's goods, entertainment, and even the only amusement park in the city on the roof. It is quite possible to spend a whole day here.

There is also such a feature in Sofia as shopping streets, where all the shops specialize in one type of product. This is very handy if you want to buy something specific. For example, Exarch Joseph Street specializes in selling shoes.

The outlets that we have already mentioned are scattered throughout the city, but the largest selection is at the Sofia Outlet Center on Tsaregradskoye Highway. There are a huge number of international ones - Convers, MEXX, Kenzo, S. Oliver and many others. All collections of past years, and the prices are very attractive.

Speaking of the markets in Sofia, one cannot fail to mention the oldest - Women's Pazar. They say that it has been operating since the time of the Ottoman yoke. Be that as it may, today it is located in the very center of the city, restored and offers its visitors local products and souvenirs.

Another interesting market is located near Women's Pazar, on Maria Luisa Boulevard - this is Hali, which has been operating for two centuries. This is not only a place where you can buy souvenirs and products, but also a historical and architectural landmark of the capital.

Varna

it Big City, which, like in Sofia, has many places where shopping in Bulgaria is possible. Look for the largest stores in the gap between the Drama Theater and the Black Sea Hotel. Expensive shops and boutiques are located in the old part of the city, while prices are more reasonable on Varenenchik Boulevard. The next points for shopaholics are Independence Square and Knyaz Borisa Street. A large mall is located right behind the bus station building, this is "Varna Grand Mall".

If, while in Varna, you want to take a walk through the bazaar, go to Drin Street, there is a market where, by the way, they accept not only but also currency - dollars and euros.

Golden Sands

The Golden Sands resort is located near Varna, so large shopping centers and markets are located there. But in the resort area there is where to spend money.

First of all, this resort place famous for its silver jewelry. Look for them in shops scattered along the coast. As for clothes, you will have to go to Varna for brands, but the production of local factories is presented here in abundance and inexpensively.

Shopping in Burgas, Bulgaria

It is a major port city and is touted by many tour operators as the Mecca of cheap shopping. Please note that shops in Burgas are only open from 10 am.

Mostly all interesting shops are concentrated on Aleksandrovskaya street and Bogorodi street crossing it. Be careful: sellers who know about the glory of their city and how popular shopping in Burgas (Bulgaria) are trying to cash in on gullible tourists and give out Turkish and Chinese things for locally produced goods, and even for high prices. Nevertheless, we advise you to visit the Burgas Plaza shopping center, however, it is located at the opposite end of the city.

Nessebar

Despite the very modest size of the city, very successful shopping in Bulgaria is possible here. is very close, so while relaxing in this resort, visit Nessebar. Many European and local brands, clothes, shoes, souvenirs - the choice is very large. Sales, as elsewhere in Europe, in July and January, but discounts can really reach 70 percent.

In the old part of the city (landmark - Father Paisiy Street) pay attention to souvenir shops with local handicrafts. Prices for silver, ceramics, leather are lower here than in Sofia or Burgas. But it is better to look at clothes in stores in the new part of Nessebar. There are fewer tourists and prices are lower.

• On the pages of information resources devoted to the topic we are considering (shopping in Bulgaria), the reviews unanimously talk about the simply indecent cheapness of goods. In fact, many of these reviews are out of date. Of course, the prices here are lower than in Europe, but you won’t be able to buy good things for next to nothing, don’t even hope.
• Most shops and markets open around 9 am and close by 6 pm. Shops in Bulgaria often close for lunch, but certainly not in the big malls.
• It is appropriate to bargain on the market, and you can pay in levs, dollars and euros.
• The advice is not so much about trading, but very useful in communicating with the seller: remember that Bulgarians express denial with a nod of the head, as we agree, and vice versa.
• And if shopping in Bulgaria did not suit you for some reason, then you can take a bus to neighboring Istanbul.

Bulgaria is called the land of roses. Therefore, products based on rose oil and water are considered a traditional souvenir.

In shops and supermarkets in Golden Sands, you can choose from perfumes, creams, gels, shampoos, tonics based on rose oil and water. You can even buy jam and honey from rose petals. Microdroplets of precious rose oil give soap, hand cream, tonic, shampoo, shower gel, sample perfumes a persistent rose scent. I listed what we bought in a souvenir shop for real stotinki - at a price of 1 lev to 5 lev. We purchased perfumes from producers from Central Bulgaria, where the Valley of Roses is located: Kazanlak, Karlovo, Plovdiv.

Tourists are snapped up because of the attractiveness and cheapness of fridge magnets. Golden Sands sells magnets with views of the sea, cities, roses, sights, inscriptions and wishes.

Ceramic products are in demand - bowls, pots, plates, jugs, mugs, teapots, salt shakers, sugar bowls. We bought a teapot for 12 leva and a pot for stewing for 10 leva with an original ornament, where there are always “kaps” (drops). We also bought a ceramic mug with sights for 8 leva: Varna, Nessebar, Balchik and Albena resort.

Pay attention to the embroidered woolen tablecloths - red, green and white - in Bulgarian cafes and restaurants. They are perfectly combined with Bulgarian ceramics. True, tablecloths are expensive: 15 - 20 leva. We bought four red napkins with national embroidery for 2 leva each. A teapot with a Bulgarian ornament on an embroidered red napkin looks great and the aroma of tea reminds us of Bulgaria.

In general, Bulgarian textiles and knitwear are distinguished by their quality and inexpensive price. The most common among the products are linen tablecloths, towels, napkins, shirts, blouses, bed linen. I liked a white 100% cotton T-shirt in a shop in Golden Sands. The body is pleasant, and most importantly, I liked the application in the form of a card Black Sea coast Bulgaria with all the resorts and memorable places, many of which I have visited.

Bulgarian dolls are a good gift. For a little girl, it is better to purchase a doll in national clothes. Dolls in strange shaggy clothes with a mask and without a mask - kukeri (mummers) - have, according to popular beliefs, protective functions.

In souvenir shops you can buy a witch in a pointed cap, similar to Gingem and Bastinda from the fairy tale "The Wizard of Oz". But I was strongly impressed by the big witch, who began to giggle angrily and wave her broom when she clapped her hands. Such a doll is a good gift for mother-in-law. Much better than the ball-like spiny fish. These fish are sold in abundance, which means there is a demand for them.

Beautiful works of wood carving masters. Interestingly, in Bulgaria only men are engaged in this art. Home comfort will be created by wooden boxes, spoons, wall plates, clocks with burnt roses.

Art lovers can bring watercolor or oil paintings of Bulgarian landscapes or sights from Golden Sands. An interesting gift will be an individual or collective portrait, which will be drawn by an artist or artist, of which there are many artists on the street. The cost of a portrait is from 90 to 390 leva, depending on the number of persons depicted there.

A colorful reminder of the Black Sea will be beads made of white and colored shells that look great on a tanned neck. Necklaces, earrings and shell bracelets also look beautiful. Well, silver products on the skin with a southern tan generally look great. Silver products in the Golden Sands resort are sold in many shops.

It is rare that someone leaves Bulgaria without taking with him a bottle - another fine Bulgarian wine or something stronger - brandy or cognac. We were no exception - and took with us a five-star cognac "Pliska". I also liked the cost of a bottle of cognac in the Nectar store on Artists Street - about 10 leva (200 rubles). Try to buy a 5-star Bulgarian cognac in Russia for 200 rubles!

In stores in Golden Sands, a bottle of red wine "Kadarka" and white wine Tamyanka "cost around 3 leva (60 rubles).

Bulgarian moonshine - brandy - for an amateur. It is best to buy grape brandy. But there are plum, apricot, cherry and apple brandy. In the Magura cafe in Golden Sands, I drank Cave Rakia. Recommended - good! For dinner at a picnic restaurant near the town of Kavarna, we poured grape brandy from a barrel. With Shopska salad and Bulgarian chicken, the classic rakia went with a bang.

For lovers of the exotic, it will be interesting to take anise mastic with you - a strong drink of 40 - 50 degrees and mint liquor - menta. But these are very exotic drinks.

On a hot sunny day, and in the evening it is good to drink a glass of beer. On Golden Sands I drank light beer "Bolyarka", "Zagorka" and "Shumenskoe". Try it. I think you'll like it.

The resort of Golden Sands met us with such a gloomy sky and unfriendly sea: Aaaaaarrr, see, is it raining in the distance? Or even rain! Amazingly beautiful :). This is over Albena, the resort following the Golden Sands: Then a rainbow came out (see it? And I tried to take a photo, although it is almost invisible :))):
And after it, the weather pleased us almost all the days that we were there (although I am also glad of the rain).

Of course, on the one hand, Bulgaria is not quite exotic for all of us, plus for me it is the same familiar Black Sea that I got used to in Odessa. But! In fact, the same sea here is different from the Odessa coast: there is an amazing natural combination - the sea and immediately along the coast dense coniferous forests begin, which turn into low, but still mountains. Because of this, the climate is very mild, humid, with a special amazing air saturated with coniferous phytoncides, the sun does not burn out the greenery - everything remains juicy and dark green, but at the same time it is very warm.

And water! I'm used to the fact that in Odessa it has a brownish tint - both because of algae and pollution, unfortunately :(. And here! Clean, with incredible shades - sky blue, turquoise, milky blue, green-black, the sea is indescribably beautiful.The descents to the beach are not steep, there are no sharp cliffs - everything is very comfortable, the beaches are wide enough, enough for everyone.
It's all about the coast on Golden Sands, but in other places it’s completely different - there are cliffs with thin beaches, there are also wide flat beaches: if you are going to Bulgaria, pay attention to this, since comfort depends on this in the first place (for example, I don’t really I love breaks.)

50 shades of blue: Whoever does not apply sankrin on his back and at the same time swim in the sea for hours on a mattress will have the same white stripe in the middle of his back and burnt like me :). Almost a skunk: Milk! It's after the waves rose White sand from the bottom and the water became that color. Do you enjoy the water too? I remind myself of a joyful jerk who is mad with happiness: Blue milk: Stunning shades:

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Infrastructure

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So, on the one hand, Bulgaria is not exotic, because we have with this country nearly one past, but last years so many new things appear here that it can be considered almost exotic, well, abroad for sure :). Golden Sands has an ideal infrastructure - there are also many shops, a huge number of shops, bars, restaurants, nightclubs, entertainment for children, attractions, but not very many shopping centers - there is only one, but still it is (if necessary, they are in Varna, which is located a 40-minute drive from Golden Sands).

A plus! Everything is perfectly well-groomed - smooth walking droshky, beautiful green lawns, comfortable benches (there are many of them!), wonderful night illumination, and not only paths, but also bushes, flowers and trees are illuminated. In general, in terms of saturation, all this reminded me of Pattaya in Thailand, only there are no huge shopping centers that were there, but it is much, much cleaner here (cleanliness, by the way, is perfect), plus the sea is 100 times better (who was in Pattaya , he will understand me).

See (this, of course, is only a part - it is impossible to show everything in the photo):
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Backlighting and ideal grass on lawns: Paths and beautiful fresh needles, which are everywhere here and which completely captivated me - so many different types I haven’t seen it anywhere: A Ferris wheel with comfortable cabins protected by plexiglass: The “Eiffel” tower, which is visible in the distance, is a cafe: Here it is again: Oh, and these terrible fish have come here, devouring dead cells from human skin - a “beautiful” peeling legs, on which I will never dare:.
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Hotels
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Hotels here are absolutely for every taste, and there are many of them and they are all of an excellent level: firstly, they are all recently built, and secondly, they correspond to the international level. Here is my hotel:
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I lived in the 4 * "Elena" hotel - and I have nothing to scold him for, he was beautiful for his 4 *, although when I saw the reviews on the Internet about him, I was very upset, because he is very scolded. I do not understand who and for what purpose writes such negative feedback: they scolded everything - and that it’s dirty here, although the workers here are like bees, they cleaned everything and everything was clean; that the bed linen is from Soviet times, although it is not - the furniture was lovely and the bed was covered with excellent white linen, which is just standard for modern hotels; and the food is not the same - although there was such delicious home cooking, plus varied, I don’t understand what requests a person should have so that he doesn’t like it :(. And in one review I saw a complaint that boiling water can only be found in the morning, then Well, it's funny: I made herbal tea several times a day (or rather, the bartenders made me) and there were no problems with either tea or boiling water - and all this was free, even at 4 in the morning I could get up and order tea or even coffee for yourself (I didn’t do that, but if I wanted to, then there would be no problems.) In general, we and our friends were satisfied with the hotel, and let such reviews remain on the conscience of the “writers.” Yes, I forgot : this hotel is located on the second line: you have to walk to the beach for about 7 minutes - for us it was a thrill, because I was glad that I could once again lose unnecessary calories.
But, of course, there are many hotels on the first line, here are some of them, I photographed myself for the future:
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Here at this hotel every evening there is a delightful performance of aerial acrobats - right on the large building, two guys and a girl are spinning / turning over and making various figures: they are descending from the roof ( attached with safety ropes) and somewhere in the middle of the building they stop and start showing their skills, the picture is creepy, but very beautiful and bewitching (also with music and lighting!). And in the same hotel there is a shopping center:

I didn’t take a picture of the name of this one, but I remember the name - Marina Grand Beach:

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What to buy

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There is just as much of any Chinese nonsense here as in all resorts - this is a small value, but rather priceless in general :). And from the Bulgarian there are a lot of goods, though not all of them attracted me, but maybe someone will be interested:
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~ Bulgarian cotton jersey. But he's not all Bulgarian here! There are literally a lot of practically the same clothes nearby, but already China: the difference can be detected only after probing the fabric - Bulgarian cotton is soft and dense, the lines are even, Chinese is thin and more rigid, you yourself know which lines. But still, I would not say that the quality is 5c +, more pampering, but it's nice that it's natural. I bought myself two T-shirts for home and leisure:
. ~ Bulgarian handmade lace: I am indifferent to such things, but in general this is a good thing, whoever likes it - here is a lace paradise:
All sorts of stupid souvenirs and Turkish delight from fruits and roses: Turkish delight with rose is absolutely amazing - you can’t eat a lot of it, but 1 slice gives an indescribable pleasure! But I bought it in supermarkets, not in stalls. Look what it is, a fairy tale is simple:
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Oh, white on top and transparent pink inside: More souvenirs: On the very first day I ran and bought a ton of rose water - this is what you must take without fail, since Bulgarian water is the coolest of all, that's for sure :). How much happiness rolled:
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!!! About cosmetic stores, rose water and my purchases will be a separate post, so don't be upset that there are few jars in this post - soon there will be SO MANY that it won't seem enough;). It also makes sense to buy shoes, bags and leather jackets from Bulgarian - they are all made of very soft genuine leather, which is produced in Bulgaria, there are a lot of colors, shapes and types - I somehow didn’t think to take a picture, and I didn’t buy anything from this (only a small handbag), but in fact there is plenty to choose from (just make sure that it is Bulgarian leather, otherwise they can slip China!). Oh, yes, and there is Pandora, which I could not pass by and yet I bought myself a bracelet with a new pendant. I didn’t count on it ... Then I’ll show it somehow, but for now, here it is:
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That's like everything :). Although I'll show you a few more photos:
. Lavender! Although it has already faded, but even in this form this plant is beautiful, and how these twigs / leaves smell! The beauty:
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The water is clear, and crabs and fish gather near the pier (see the crab? Small:):
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I could sit and watch them for a long time, there are so many of them! My husband constantly takes pictures of me like this, then shows me to look at the expression of my extremely enthusiastic face :). But it’s really interesting! A couple of times I allowed myself a pina colada on the beach, although in principle I’m against alcohol, sweets, and even more so on the beach. But rest is:
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By the way, there are no problems with the language at all - the Bulgarians understand Russian (not very well, but they will definitely understand you) and answer at least in broken, but still Russian. And they understand English in hotels. And of course, the Cyrillic alphabet pleases, even the cola here is "ours": Sunsets: More milk milk and my amazing hat (who doesn't remember: here