Bulgarian Black Sea Coast

What should you know before visiting Bulgarian Black Sea Coast?

Tolls and vignettes for a car: about €8 (Bulgaria, Vignette).

• Motorhomes in category M1 have needed an e-vignette since 13 February 2024 regardless of weight, replacing the earlier toll above 3.5 t. Check the current rules with BGTOLL.
• Camping outside designated sites is sanctioned on the coast. According to a media report, an inspection at Pasha Dere near Varna found dozens of illegally placed tents and caravans.
• Varna in the north and Burgas in the south are the coast's largest cities and seaports. Resorts such as Albena, Golden Sands and Sunny Beach lie between them.
• The southernmost stretch of coast lies in Strandzha Nature Park. According to Wikipedia, the south has wide sandy beaches, while the north has rocky headlands and cliffs.

The drive

Road I-9 runs along the coast from the Romanian border at Durankulak to Burgas. In the north lie places such as Shabla and Kavarna, followed by Albena and Golden Sands before Varna. South of Varna come Kamchia, Byala, Obzor and Sunny Beach, then Pomorie and Burgas. Further south lie Primorsko, Kiten, Tsarevo and Sinemorets. The coast ends at Rezovo in the far southeast.

Camping

Authorities on the coast act against tents, caravans and motorhomes outside designated camping areas. According to the report, the basis is the forestry law and the Black Sea coast law. Plan on campsites and ask the municipality. The e-vignette is sold on the BGTOLL website and app and at self-service terminals in shops; BGTOLL maps the sales points. Check the vehicle category and any trailer rule before buying.

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