Albena is one of the most beautiful sea resorts on the Bulgarian seaside. Albena is the place where the sea meets the sand and it is the perfect place for your summer family holiday!
 Sea, sand, tranquility
 
Sea, sand and tranquility - this is the most suitable destination for a perfect vacation due to its infinite golden sand, the caressing sea and the pure air combined with picturesque hotels and warm hospitality.
 

RESTAURANTS & FOOD

Restaurant and Foods

 

food and drinks FOOD AND DRINKS
Bulgarian food is close to the traditional European cuisine. Traditional Bulgarian menu includes bread, yogurt, fresh milk, cheese, tomatoes, paprika, potatoes, onions, beans and fruits, grappa, and red or white wine.

With their pleasant atmosphere, delicious culinary traditional menu, big variety of sea delicacies and a rich collection of selected beverages, the restaurants in Albena are capable of satisfying even the most exquisite taste. The tourists are fascinated by the home made meals or the authentic atmosphere of the restaurants located in the natural environment. In addition to a tasty meal, the guests are encouraged to join and experience the live entertainment program. For the tourists, interested in international cuisine, Albena resort offers an A-la-carte program, including: Italian restaurant “Ti Amo”; Mexican restaurant “Tex Mex”; Greek restaurant “Kaliopa”; French restaurant “Ciel Blue”; Streak house “ Poco Loco”; Beach restaurant “Rai”.

restaurants   RESTAURANTS

The menu includes mostly dishes from both the Bulgarian and the European cuisine. Restaurants are usually open from 07.30 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Some of them may be open as long as there are guests.

water   WATER

Tap water is chlorinated but completely suitable to drink. Still, better drink bottled mineral water.

MONEY & BANKS

Money and Banks

Banks   BANKS
Banks are opened Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You will need your passport for cashing cheques or exchanging currency. There are also ATMs at some of the Albena hotels.

credit cards   CREDIT CARDS
The main international credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, Access, Airplus) are accepted at the big hotels, shopping centers, the car hire offices and some restaurants. The stickers on the shop-windows or at the hotel entrances will provide you with information as to which credit cards are accepted.

Money   MONEY
The Bulgarian LEV consists of 100 stotinki. All payments should be made in the national currency. There are banknotes of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Leva, and coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 called "stotinki".

The exchange rate is fixed at 1 Lev = 1.95583 Euro. It is advisable for the exchange of foreign currency to be made at change bureaus or at a bank.

Safe   SAFE
It is recommended to keep valuables and documents in the safe you will be provided at the hotel reception. In case of any loss or theft, please approach your guide. When going to the beach you are advised not to take documents, money or valuables with you.

MISCELLANEOUS

Miscellaneous
 
post boxes   POST BOXES 
You may drop your postcards and letters at the Reception desk at your hotel or put them in the post boxes in the resort. Albena's Post Office is situated in the central area.

Shops    SHOPS
Shops in the resort are open every day, including Saturday and Sunday. They work from 9 a.m. till 9 p.m.

Phone calls   PHONE CALLS
You may contact the number you want by directly dialing the relevant country and area code from the phone in your room. By using a phone card you can make an international call from a public telephone too.

pharmacy   PHARMACY
Usually is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. There is also a 24-hour pharmacy. You will be provided with more detailed information at the reception desk in your hotel.

Voltage   VOLTAGE
Attention! All electrical appliances work on ~ 220V.

TRAVEL WITH MY CAR

 
Where to park your car in Albena?
 
Within the first 30 minutes, you can leave the resort without paying a parking fee.

We have 4 different parking zones. The ticket ensures one single pass - entering and parking for 24 h, except for Lazur parking, which is offered to you for free.
The parking prices differ depending on the zone as follows:

from 10.04.2023 to 31.05.2023:
    Green and blue zone: BGN 5 - entry and parking for 24 hours
    Parking "Bus Station": 2 BGN - entry and parking for 24 hours

from 01.06.2023 to 30.09.2023:
    Green zone: BGN 20 - entry and parking for 24 hours
    Blue zone: BGN 10 - entry and parking for 24 hours
    Parking "Bus Station": 6 BGN - entry and parking for 24 hours

from 01.10.2023 to 31.10.2023:
    Green zone: BGN 10 - entry and parking for 24 hours
    Blue zone: BGN 10 - entry and parking for 24 hours
    Parking "Bus Station": 5 BGN - entry and parking for 24 hours

N.B.: When entering with a car you need to take a ticket, which you need to present on the exit.

Capacity:

    Bus station Parking - 800 parking places
    Blue Zone- 1200+ parking places
 
How to pay for parking in Albena?
You can pay in any of the Albena parking zones, no matter in which zone your hotel is

The payment methods for parking in Albena are the following:
    at the hotel reception
    at parking payment stations
    online by scanning your individual QR code

How to pay online?

    a QR code is printed on the individual ticket that you receive at the entrance to Albena Resort
    scan the QR code, open the website to which it refers and follow the payment process
    the payment methods are - debit / credit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay

The fee for parking in Albena resort is valid for 24 hours.

Before leaving the parking lot, make sure that you validated and paid for the ticket. In case you leave the resort with your car, you will have to pay the parking fee again.

If you intend to visit Albena for a day, the best option is to park your car at the bus station parking lot, which is located at the beginning of the resort, оn the right side.