Sunny Day 5

Sunny Day 5 is a beach in the Sunny Day resort area, on the northern stretch of Bulgaria's Black Sea coast near Varna. The name belongs to the resort complex it fronts, and the strip of sand sits right before it, woven into the residential-and-tourist fabric of this part of the shoreline.

We don't have confirmed details on the sand type or how the seabed shelves here, so we won't guess. Along this northern sector you can generally expect calmer, more sheltered water than the big open beaches further south — a fitting spot for an easy swim.

The beach season runs roughly from May to September, with the warmest water around midsummer. It's an easy reach from Varna, whether by car or local transport heading to the northern resorts. Pack the essentials for a coastal day: sun protection, water and comfortable footwear, especially if there are pebbly patches or access runs along the seafront.