St. Constantine and Helena - the oldest seaside resort Bulgaria, located in a luxurious park just a few kilometers from Varna. It is best suited for a calm, measured holiday. Here, 2-3* hotels prevail, built among a huge century-old park with rare trees and healing thermal mineral springs (water temperature +38..+46°C), creating a special microclimate and saturating the air with negative ions.
The resort has an extended beach strip with a pier, a disco, swimming pools with sea and mineral water And water slide. A balneological treatment center operates on the basis of a local hydrogen sulfide spring.
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How to get there
The resort of St. Constantine and Helena is located just 10 km from the large city of Varna and 10 km from the resort of Golden Sands. Therefore, if you are still a supporter of traditional holidays and want bread and circuses, then you can dilute the peace and quiet of the resort with fun, excursions and shopping in the nearest populated areas where life is in full swing. But still, try at least once to take your time and press pause in this beautiful resort place.
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Weather in St. Constantine and Helena
Thanks to the abundance of greenery, the resort creates a special mild microclimate in which it is comfortable to stay even in the most merciless heat, which is especially important for small children and elderly vacationers.
A little history
In the 14th-16th centuries there was a monastery here, which arose as a dedication to the first Roman emperor Constantine the Great, who accepted the Christian faith, as well as to his mother, Empress Helena, who made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Palestine and, according to legend, found the Holy Cross. In 1908, on this site, spontaneous buildings of the rich local residents who loved to relax here in the summer, the first holiday home in Bulgaria arose. In 2008, this oldest seaside resort in the country celebrated its 100th anniversary.
A reminder of the monastery now is a small chapel, which over time, half of it has sunk into the ground.
Treatment
The resort has truly healing mineral springs, which can be used to treat many diseases. Numerous outdoor and indoor pools are filled with hot mineral water, the temperature of which varies from 38 to 45 degrees. The same water is carried to the beaches, where you can shower or bathe in dams in the sea, where it flows.
Water procedures in local mineral springs are extremely beneficial for the body, because the water contains calcium, iodine, bromine, sulfates and magnesium ions.
The resort's balneo centers offer a wide range of services and procedures for the treatment and prevention of various diseases. In particular, treatment with mineral water is indicated for diseases of the musculoskeletal system, arthritis, arthrosis, skin diseases, problems with the respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract, metabolic disorders, kidney disease, and nervous system, as well as general exhaustion body. The following procedures are offered to vacationers: hydrotherapy itself, mud therapy, physiotherapy, reflexology, massages, thalassotherapy, apitherapy (treatment with beekeeping products), as well as a set of individually selected programs (anti-stress, therapeutic weight loss, fitness program and Spa treatments). These programs are developed by specialists from the balneological center at the Varna Grand Hotel.
If you do not need complex treatment, but would simply like to discover something new and unusual in the field of natural preventive remedies, then we can recommend a hyperthermal hydrogen sulfide source, if you have no contraindications to this.
The pleasure is quite specific, since hydrogen sulfide has a very pungent, unpleasant odor. In order to somehow minimize the gas attack on your sense of smell, you can advise taking baths on windy days, so that the aroma would at least sometimes blow away.
Such voluntary torture will be worth it, because the thermal water of this source has an extremely beneficial effect on the condition of the skin, hair, nervous system, and the entire body as a whole. Thanks to the high temperature thermal springs, you can practically swim in them all year round, in any weather.
Hotels and restaurants
The resort complex consists of a large number of hotels and 25 villas. The most interesting and high-status hotels are the five-star Varna Grand Hotel, Julio Curie, Prostor Hotel, Roubin Hotel, Sirius, Coral Hotel and Slunchev Den. All hotels have excellent convenient infrastructure. In addition to balneo and spa centers, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, there are fitness rooms, tennis courts, golf courses, playgrounds for children, equestrian club, rental of bicycles, cars, boats, yachts.
Cafe
You can have a snack or a hearty meal in the lobby bar, pastry shop, as well as in one of 11 restaurants. The “Bulgarian Wedding” restaurant will surprise you with an original folklore program, and at the “Monastery Izba” restaurant you can try the famous Bulgarian wine “Whisper of the Monks”. In addition, there are many restaurants with excellent national, European or fish cuisine.
Entertainment and attractions of St. Constantine and Helena
The resort itself is a forested area where you can see exotic fig and lime trees among pines, thujas, plane trees and cypresses. Couples leisurely strolling in the evening along the shady alleys of the park make one think of an old-fashioned vacation spot for noble people who traditionally went to the waters in the summer a couple of centuries ago. Feelings of elitism and spirituality create a special atmosphere at the resort.
In the evenings, numerous discos and clubs open on the shore, and the Grand Hotel Varna has a casino.
The picturesque coast of these places with a relief line of rocks, coves and bays attracts fans of fishing and diving to these places, silence and serenity attract lovers of solitude and romantics, and balneocenters with numerous procedures based on natural mineral waters attract everyone who wants to improve their health.
The Residence of the Government of Evskinograd, located in the southern part of the resort, is considered an attraction of the resort. The building, created in the luxurious New Baroque style, is decorated with a beautiful garden, fountains and stairs leading directly to the beach.
For lovers active recreation- sports grounds, mini golf, horse riding, archery, bicycles, yachts, boats, surfing, water skiing and bicycles, fishing.
The abundance of resorts in Bulgaria often raises a lot of questions, and sometimes complete confusion when choosing a place family vacation.
After all, you really want a trip with children to meet all the best expectations, for which most families go to Bulgaria: swim in the clean and warm sea, soak up the sand, breathe fresh air, receive high-quality service at the hotel and provide the child with an interesting entertainment program.
If you are planning a trip with small children, then we recommend paying attention to the resort of St. Constantine and Helena, which is located just 10 km from Varna.
First of all, this is one of the few resorts in Bulgaria that pleases with an abundance of greenery - it is located in a luxurious forested area. You will learn about other advantages of holidaying with children in St. Constantine and Helena from our review.
Where is
The resort complex St. Constantine and Helena is located in the northern part of the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. Located on the territory of the Varna region, the administrative center of which is the city of Varna.
The distance from the resort to Varna is 10 km, to Albena - 21 km, to Golden Sands - 10 km, to Sunny Beach- 102 km, to Nessebar - 109 km, to Sozopol - 156 km.
The coast where St. Constantine and Helena is located was famous for its mineral springs back in ancient times. Healing water is widely used today: people come to this resort even in winter for treatment.
Holidays with children
The three pillars of the resort complex St. Constantine and Helena are silence, regularity, tranquility. There are no noisy entertainments or attractions here: only a park, a beach, the sea and comfortable hotels.
Perhaps this best conditions to relax with your child. The St. Constantine and Helena resort for children is an opportunity to spend whole days in the fresh air and do nothing (that is, swim, run from the waves, dig up sand and collect a collection of beautiful leaves).
A huge plus of the resort is its close location to the airport and good transport links with Varna. From the airport you can get directly to your holiday destination without transfers, so the journey will not seem tiresome.
Older children will like the idea of going to children's camp next to the resort. However, if you do take your schoolchildren with you, your holiday in St. Constantine and Helena can be quite interesting - just go to Golden Sands or Varna.
If you are going to the resort with an infant, take a supply of baby food with you. In St. Constantine there are only small shops, and in order to buy a suitable mixture or porridge, you will have to go to Varna.
There will be no problems with feeding children who no longer need special food: many hotels operate on an all-inclusive basis, and restaurants national cuisine It's easy to choose dishes suitable for children's stomachs.
When is the best time to go?
Holiday season in St. Constantine and Helena relatively short - it covers only three summer months. Therefore, it is so important to choose the right time to relax with your child.
Although the resort is usually warm and sunny in summer, in June the impression can be ruined by rain and cold sea. Therefore, you should not come to the opening of the season in St. Constantine and Helena - wait until the beginning of July.
According to most tourists, the best time to go to St. Constantine and Helena is July and August. During these months you can enjoy the beach, swim, and go on excursions.
It happens that summer lingers at the resort until mid-September. But with the same probability the weather may worsen: instead of sunbathing, you will have to hide from the rain in museums.
Weather and climate
The climate of St. Constantine and Helena is just what is needed to improve the health of a child. A long sunny summer, fresh air and warm sea are the main components of a successful holiday at this resort.
The air temperature here is slightly lower than in southern Bulgaria, so acclimatization is easy.
The resort is located in the northern part of the Black Sea coast, so the best period for a holiday with a child will be the second half of June, July and August. Thanks to the special microclimate, which allows you to easily endure the heat, you can relax in St. Constantine and Helena even with a baby.
The beach season begins in June, when the air warms up to +24°C. In the first month of summer there are sometimes short periods of rain. You can plan a vacation in St. Constantine and Helena at this time only if you are not going to swim in the sea - the water will reach a pleasant temperature only by July.
In July-August, the thermometer reaches +26-27°C, and occasionally up to +30°C. Despite the heat of the day, it gets noticeably colder in the evening. In summer, the night temperature is only +18°C - thanks to this, children fall asleep easily and sleep soundly.
Although there are a lot of tourists at the resort in the second half of summer, it is at this time that the best holiday in St. Constantine and Helena with children. In June the water is cold for swimming, but in July-August the resort is always warm and sunny.
In September the weather becomes unpredictable: temperatures can rise to +27°C, or drop to +15°C. Along with cold weather comes rain.
Sea water temperature
Do you know children who want to sunbathe? Probably not. But you definitely know children who want to swim, and preferably without getting out of the water for hours.
If your child is one of them, come to the St. Constantine and Helena complex in July-August. At this time, the sea temperature reaches +22-23°C, and if the heat lasts for a long time, the sea warms up to +24-26°C.
At the beginning of autumn, the water temperature in St. Constantine and Helena remains at +21-22°C. If velvet season If a sudden cold snap doesn’t spoil it, you’ll be able to swim at the resort for at least two more weeks.
Sea and beach
The coast of St. Constantine and Helena does not look as elegant as in. There is one relatively long beach and several small coves.
But everywhere there are quite comfortable conditions for relaxation at sea. The beaches in St. Constantine, as elsewhere in Bulgaria, are municipal, and entry is free.
They only charge money for renting sun loungers and umbrellas, but everywhere there are places where you can sit right on the sand.
The beaches of the resort are not too wide; the entrance to the sea is in some places on rocks, in others on sand. Most popular place for families with children - a clean sandy beach on both sides of the Sirius Beach hotel.
The most convenient beaches for children are located in the northern part of the resort
U beach holiday in St. Constantine and Helena there are also disadvantages - a fairly high shore and the need to go down to the beach along the stairs. This is inconvenient if your baby is still moving in a stroller. However, in some places there are ramps instead of stairs, and some hotels have elevators that take tourists to the beach.
Nutrition
If you are planning independent holiday in St. Constantine and Helena with children in an apartment or have chosen a hotel with a “Breakfast only” system, then you can organize meals in two ways.
1. Eat in restaurants. For children who have already switched to adult food, many dishes of Bulgarian cuisine are suitable. There are national restaurants in all areas of St. Constantine and Helena.
2. Cook on your own. Unfortunately, the resort has only small shops, so you will have to go to Varna for groceries.
Treatment
Another specific feature of the resort is presence of hot hydrogen sulfide mineral springs. Walking through the territory of St. Constantine and Helena, here and there you will meet them on your way.
Warm mineral water flows even from the showers on the beach, and in special dams along the sea you can take medicinal baths. If you wish, you can always relax and improve your health in one of the paid municipal swimming pools filled with mineral water.
Some hotels also have such swimming pools and offer therapeutic water procedures.
Transport
At first glance, public transport in St. Constantine and Helena is not needed: small resort you can get around on foot. But people usually get to Varna or Golden Sands by bus (although some travel on foot).
Bus number 31A is the most popular route. It connects the resort with the center of Varna. The same bus is convenient to use to travel around the resort of St. Constantine and Helena.
You can get to Golden Sands by buses No. 9, 109, 409. They stop on Varna Highway (road No. 9). The schedule and route can be found on the website of the Gradski Transport company.
A ticket to Varna costs 1 leva, to Golden Sands - 1.60 leva. Children under 7 years of age are entitled to free travel, but only with a special card. Sometimes conductors do not allow you to buy tickets for children.
Another type of transport in St. Constantine and Helena is a tourist electric train, on which you can drive to the beach or just take a ride for fun.
The green territory of a century-old park, soaring trees, air saturated with sea salt - the resort of St. Constantine and Helena is located on the Black Sea coast, in one of the most picturesque places in Bulgaria. A holiday at this resort is suitable for you if you are tired of the noisy streets of big cities and do not want the fuss. Life at the St. Constantine and Helena resort flows smoothly and measuredly, there is no rush, and vacationers come here to enjoy the thermal springs and the golden sand of the enchanting beach.
Certainly, main feature This resort is its mineral waters. The springs gushing out from underground create a unique climate in the area - after all, you can soak in the mineral water not only in the closed territory of the sanatoriums, but also right on the beach - in two sea dams, always open to the public. And if you come to the resort not just for relaxation, but for treatment, then the balneological center will offer you a wonderful health complex procedures. The only drawback that you should get used to is that the local mineral water is filled with, of course, very healthy, but specifically smelling hydrogen sulfide salts. Which give it such healing properties.
The resort itself was founded back in 1908 and is considered the oldest in Bulgaria. Here there is a feeling of frozen time, a stopped moment, as if, just like now, a couple walked hand in hand a hundred years ago - along the azure waves, along the soft sand. It’s good to come here with children - they definitely won’t get bored, and you will be calm.
The choice of hotels is widely presented along the beach and in the depths of the park. And despite the fact that large and fashionable five-star giants tower over the territory, the resort of St. Constantine and Helena is famous for its wide selection of good, but budget hotels. The most common categories here are 2-3*, where you can stay comfortably and for a long time. You won’t be bored - because every hotel will offer you a lot of entertainment, from spa treatments to a yacht trip.
By the way, about entertainment: in order to diversify your holiday at the resort with something else besides swimming in the sea and treatment in thermal springs, you don’t have to move to another place. A measured life does not mean a boring life. For lovers of active recreation, all conditions have been created here; besides, nature itself is conducive to this - cozy bays, hilly terrain, coastal cliffs. Thanks to this, the resort offers entertainment for every taste - you can ride a bicycle, go horseback riding, visit the hotel's sports fields, or even try your hand at mini golf. In the clear sea, amateurs practice diving and freediving, and for those who just can’t sit still, travel agencies invite them on a one-day fishing trip to special places rich in catches.
A simple walk around the resort will also bring pleasure - there is something to see here besides the sea. Since the 14th century, a small chapel has been preserved, half sunk into the ground, the history of its creation sends us back to the memories of the same Constantine, after whom the resort was named. And the main architectural attraction of the resort is the Residence of the Government of Evskinograd, created in the New Baroque style. This kind of “exercise,” as it was commonly called in the 20th century, among ancient thujas and cypresses, inspection of beautiful buildings, and a light sea breeze will immerse you in an atmosphere of mystery and easily diversify your beach holiday.
Briefly about the resort
Map of Constantine and Helena
When to go?
Despite the fact that Saints Constantine and Helena is located on the Black Sea coast, a typical Mediterranean climate prevails here. During the warm season, the resort receives virtually no serious precipitation, and most of the summer there are hot and sunny days. In winter, due to the sea warming up over the summer, snow rarely falls here and there are frosts. Mostly in winter the resort experiences cold rains, giving way to sleet.
The beach holiday season at the resort of Saints Constantine and Helena usually begins in early May, but you can swim in the sea more or less comfortably only towards the end of this month. It is at the end of May that the water off the coast of Constantine and Elena warms up to +18°C, and the average daytime temperature is 22°C, sometimes rising to +30°C. The most the best months July and August are considered for swimming and beach holidays at the resort. During these summer months there are practically no cloudy days with rain, but the air temperature during the day averages +30°C, and the water in the sea heats up to 24-27°C.
The beach holiday season at the resort of Saints Constantine and Helena begins to decline in mid-September and finally ends by the beginning of October. In early October, the average temperature at the resort on some days can still reach +28°C, but the sea water is already too cold for have a nice swim- in the first ten days of the month, its temperature drops to +19°C and continues to drop rapidly every day.
Spring in Konstantin and Elena
Spring at the resort of Saints Constantine and Helena usually comes early - in mid-April there are already fine days with temperatures up to 25°C, but it is still too early to swim in the sea at this time. Sea water heats up to an acceptable temperature for swimming of +18°C only at the very end of spring, and until this moment at the Konstantin and Elena resort you can only sunbathe under the warm spring sun. It is worth noting that spring in this resort is the rainiest time of the year.
Despite the fact that the flow of tourists begins to gradually increase in the spring, more than 70% of hotels in the resort remain closed during March and April. Only in May, hotel establishments begin to open en masse on Konstantin and Elena, whose number reaches three dozen by the end of May. In general, in spring the resort is quite deserted and total quantity vacationers even in May are hardly more than 7,500 people for the entire month.
Holidays in March
Although on some March days in the resort of Konstantin and Elena there are warming temperatures up to +22°C, in general this month is still cold. Average temperature The air during the day during March is only +12°C, and at night frosts down to -3°C are possible. During March, the resort of Konstantin and Elena usually experiences up to 13 cloudy days and even a few snowfalls.
The sea temperature off the coast of Constantine and Elena is usually only 7-8°C, so swimming is out of the question at this time. In March, only ten hotels operate at the resort, which host up to 3,500 tourists during the whole month, including no more than 700 foreigners. Most vacationers at the resort at this time arrive here for the purpose of treatment and prevention at the mineral springs.
Holidays in April
In April, the resort of Konstantin and Elena becomes noticeably warmer. The average air temperature remains at +17°C, and at night it never drops below zero. On some sunny April days, the air temperature can warm up to +25°C. This month, the resort's hotels welcome up to 3,000 Bulgarians and about 2,500 foreign tourists per month.
In general, for have a good rest April is not suitable for the beach yet. On average, per month there are more than twelve days with light drizzle, and the number of cloudy days with dense clouds reaches ten. The sea water temperature off the coast of Constantine and Elena in April is +9°C at the beginning of the month and warms up to only 12°C by the end of the month.
Holidays in May
May in Konstantin and Elena is already the beginning of the beach season. The average air temperature at the resort during the day is already +22°C, and at night +11°C. By the end of the month, under the influence of cyclones coming from the subtropics, the temperature at the resort can rise to +30°C. The sea water is also rapidly warming. If at the beginning of May its temperature is only +13°C, then already at the end of the month the sea warms up to 19°C, which is quite acceptable for swimming.
Despite the fact that in May you can already get a good tan at the resort under the gentle spring sun and even swim in the sea, there are still not many tourists here. About 8,000 guests check into the hotels of Konstantin and Elena, of which over half are foreigners. And this is not surprising, because May is one of the most generous months of the year for precipitation. At this time, there is usually 57 millimeters of precipitation per month and it rains quite often.
Summer in Konstantin and Elena
Saints Constantine and Helen are known throughout the world primarily for their healing thermal springs. However, most foreign tourists come to this resort rather for affordable recreation at sea, than with the aim of improving your health. During the three summer months, the resort is visited by about 110,000 tourists, of which approximately 60% are foreigners. The most best time For holidays on the seashore in Constantine and Elena, July and August are considered summer months, since during these months the weather is warmest and sunny, and the sea is warmest.
In summer, there is almost no rain at the resort of Konstantin and Elena, and the number of cloudy days with dense clouds usually does not exceed two per month. The only exception can be considered June, the first half of which is still rainy like spring. The average air temperature at the resort in summer stays at +30°C, and the water temperature in the sea gradually warms up from 20°C in early June to its maximum of +27°C in early August.
Holidays in June
June in Konstantin and Elena is already a very warm month, but still spring-like, rich in precipitation. The total amount of precipitation at the resort in June reaches 57 millimeters, although the number of cloudy days here rarely exceeds four for the entire month. Basically, the sun shines at the resort and the weather is beautiful with clear skies. The average daily temperature in June is 27°C, sometimes reaching a maximum of +34°C. At night the temperature on average drops to +15°C and never drops below 9°C.
This month, many more tourists are already arriving at the resort than in spring. During June, the hotels of Constantine and Elena manage to provide shelter for 13,000 foreigners and 4,500 residents of Bulgaria. The weather in June already allows you not only to get a good tan, but also to comfortably swim in the sea even at the beginning of the month. The water temperature in the Black Sea off the coast of Constantine and Elena in June is 20°C at the beginning of this month and warms up to +23°C by the end of June.
Holidays in July
In July, the Konstantin and Elena resort already experiences truly summer weather. This month there are only up to two cloudy days, and rain is extremely rare. During the month, the average air temperature is usually +30°C during the day and 17°C at night. And on some sunny days the maximum heat for this month can reach +36°C.
The sea temperature off the coast of Constantine and Elena during July is 24°C in the first ten days of the month and gradually warms up to +26°C towards the end of July. At this time, up to 25,000 guests check into the hotels of Constantine and Elena, including about 16,000 foreign tourists. July, along with August, is considered the best month for a seaside holiday in the resort of Saints Constantine and Helena.
Holidays in August
August is usually the peak time for the Konstantin and Elena resort tourist season. This is due to the fact that this month the resort is at its busiest. better weather for a holiday at sea, besides, in August the holiday season begins for many. This month sees the highest number of tourists of the year arriving at the resort. In August, over 25,000 guests per month check into the Konstantin and Elena hotels, including over 16,000 foreigners.
August is the driest month of the year, so there is practically no rain at this time. The resort has sunny days with clear skies, and the number of cloudy days rarely exceeds two for the entire month. The average air temperature is 30°C during the day and +18°C at night. On some fine days, under the influence of warm winds from low latitudes, the temperature at the resort can reach +36°C. By the middle of the month, the water in the Black Sea off the coast of Constantine and Elena warms up to its maximum annual mark of +27°C.
Autumn in Konstantin and Elena
Autumn at the resort of Saints Constantine and Helena comes relatively late. So, almost the entire September, a large number of tourists come to the resort and the swimming season continues. And only by the first days of October it begins to get sharply colder. In October, the water in the Black Sea off the coast of Constantine and Elena drops to a cool 19°C for swimming, and the air temperature no longer rises above +28°C even on a sunny and windless afternoon.
The air and sea temperatures in autumn begin to fall every day, and along with the drop in temperature, the tourist flow gradually decreases. If in September over 12,000 people still check into the resort hotels, then in October (with the closure of the beach season) the number of hotel guests drops to 3,500 of which only about 1,000 are foreigners.
Holidays in September
September at the Konstantin and Elena resort is the so-called “velvet season”, sometimes warm like summer. The average temperature in September is +25°C during the day and 14°C at night. But in early September, daytime temperatures can even reach +32°C. The sea water temperature is +25°C at the beginning of the month and even by the end of September drops to only 22°C.
In September, over 12,000 people have time to relax in the resort's hotels, of which about 6,500 are foreigners. And this is not surprising, because the weather here is still wonderfully warm, and the number of cloudy days rarely reaches more than five for the entire month. In addition, September at the resort is a rather dry month for autumn.
Holidays in October
In October, the beach season in Constantine and Helena officially closes, and most tourists leave this hospitable seaside resort. During the month, the hotels of Constantine and Elena host only 3,500 guests, of which no more than 1,000 are foreigners. At the beginning of October, the sea temperature is barely above 19°C, and the air no longer warms up above +28°C even on particularly warm and sunny days. And although the weather is sunny with clear skies for most of the month, it is already too cold for sunbathing and swimming.
Holidays in November
November at the Konstantin and Elena resort is already a real cold and cloudy autumn month. There are more than twelve cloudy days per month, cold rain often drizzles, and by the end of November there are even the first snowfalls. The average temperature in November is only +13°C during the day and never rises above 22°C. At night in Constantine and Elena, the average temperature stays at around +5°C, occasionally dropping to -2°C below zero. During this month, the water in the sea gradually cools from +15°C to +12°C.
Winter in Konstantin and Elena
Winter at the resort of Saints Constantine and Helena is mild - the average daytime temperature is 6-8°C. At night at the resort the air cools down to zero degrees. But this is not the most pleasant time of year due to frequent cold rains turning into sleet, so despite the presence of healing thermal springs, there are few tourists here at this time.
In winter, only up to ten hotels remain open in Constantine and Elena, and the vast majority of hotel establishments close until the next beach season. The number of guests in resort hotels in the winter months rarely exceeds 3,000 people per month and only by new year holidays There is some recovery here.
Holidays in December
Most of December the weather at the resort is cloudy and cold. This month, as a rule, there are up to 11 days with precipitation, including about 3 days with snow. The total rainfall here is 57 millimeters, making December one of the wettest months of the year. The average air temperature is 8°C during the day and +1°C at night. Warming temperatures up to +16°C occur in December, as well as night frosts down to -7°C. By the end of the month the sea cools down to a temperature of 9°C. The resort hotels accommodate up to 4,500 guests per month, the vast majority of whom are residents of Bulgaria.
Holidays in January
January in Constantine and Helena is usually the coldest month of the year. For most of the month, the weather at the resort is still cloudy, but there is not as much rain as in December, but there are up to five days with snowfall per month. The average air temperature is +6°C warm during the day and -1°C cold at night. There are also night frosts down to -9°C, and on sunny days the air at the resort can warm up to +15°C. The water in the sea continues to cool down to +6°C by the third ten days of the month. In the hotels of Konstantin and Elena in January you can find the fewest guests - rarely more than 2,500 people stay here in a whole month.
Holidays in February
In February, there are usually a little more tourists in the hotels of Konstantin and Elena than a month earlier, but the number of guests still rarely exceeds 3,000 people per month. Most of the month it is still cloudy at the resort, and there are also a few snowfalls. The average air temperature in February is 8°C during the day and zero degrees at night, but there are also higher differences. On sunny days it sometimes reaches +17°C, and at night frosts down to -8°C occur. By the middle of the month the sea reaches its minimum temperature of +5°C, after which it begins to gradually warm up.
Number of tourists by month
Where to relax?
Saints Constantine and Helena is the oldest beach and balneological resort in Bulgaria. The history of this resort began back in 1908, when the first tourists stopped by the ten-room annex at the monastery of Saints Constantine and Helena. In the 30s of the last century, several private holiday homes for host guests appeared at the resort, and the most active development and construction of Saints Constantine and Helena occurred during the Soviet era.
Currently, at the height of the beach season, Konstantin and Elena offer their guests 48 hotel establishments of various types and star ratings, capable of providing shelter for 9,500 tourists. In the off-season (from mid-spring and autumn), approximately half of the hotel establishments in the resort are closed. And in cold times and winter months, Konstantin and Elena can only offer about a dozen operating hotels with a total capacity of 2,000 beds.
In summer, the resort of Saints Constantine and Helena is the most wide selection hotels where you can stay for a holiday on the beach or for treatment in mineral waters. At the resort you will find two luxurious five-star hotel complexes - Grand Hotel Varna and Palace Hotel, as well as sixteen comfortable four-star hotels. In addition, the resort has two dozen three-star hotels, as well as about ten hotel establishments with an official star rating of “two stars” and below.
The best hotels in Konstantin and Elena are considered to be hotel establishments included in resort complex"Grand Hotel Varna" In addition to the five-star Grand Hotel Varna, this complex includes four-star hotels located on the first coastline: "Roubin Hotel", "Dolphin Hotel", "Dolphin Marina Hotel" and "Lebed Hotel". Four-star hotels are also considered good for a beach holiday: Sirius Beach, Azalia Hotel, Mirage Hotel and Marina Hotel, located right on the seashore. Among inexpensive hotels Three star categories can be distinguished: “Chaika Hotel”, “Veronica Hotel” and “Europe” Park Hotel", which have their own beaches and are located on the first coastline.
Most hotels in the resort of Saints Constantine and Helena offer accommodation with meals in the form of breakfast or half board (two meals a day for breakfast and dinner). You can relax in Constantine and Elena on an all-inclusive basis in all hotels included in the Grand Hotel Varna complex: Grand Hotel Varna 5*, Roubin Hotel 4*, Dolphin Hotel 4*, Dolphin Marina Hotel 4* and Lebed Hotel 4* . Also, vacation at sea according to the concept of “ All Inclusive» are offered by such hotel establishments as: Estreya Palace 4* and Estreya Residence 4*, Sirius Beach 4*, Azalia Hotel 4*, Aqua Azur 4* and Gloria Hotel 3*.
What to see?
Most tourists come to the resort of Saints Constantine and Helena for an excellent holiday on a sandy beach surrounded by beautiful seascapes. However, unlike many other seaside resorts, Konstantin and Elena has hot springs of mineral water famous throughout Europe, which attract a significant number of tourists here even in the cold season.
The resort has seven sources of healing water with a total flow capacity of 175 liters per second. From these thermal springs (from a depth of 1,800 to 2,050 meters) low-mineralized water with a temperature of +40°C to +60°C flows directly into the pools and into the sea. This is a table calcium-magnesium water with a pleasant taste, which is suitable for daily use and has been successfully used for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases and for general health promotion.
Despite the fact that Saints Constantine and Helena is the oldest recreational resort in Bulgaria, there are relatively few attractions located here. Of the most standing places, which are worth seeing while in Constantine and Helena: Euxinograd Palace, Botanical Garden"Kliment Ohridski" and the Monastery of "Saints Constantine and Helena". 350 meters south of the monastery you can see the ruins of the medieval fortress “Kastritsa” and visit the excavations ancient settlement"Cocodiva" from the Roman Empire.
The resort also has tennis courts, sports fields, a football field, a yacht pier for 40 yachts, modern thermal baths with indoor and outdoor swimming pools with mineral water. The government plane Tu-154, which sank in the sea at a depth of 22 meters, is somewhat popular among tourists. The plane crashed into the water 700 meters from the yacht parking lot and now diving tours for tourists are regularly organized to the site of its crash.
Much more historical and cultural sites can be seen in the city of Varna, which is a few kilometers away south of the resort. Konstantin and Elena is essentially a suburb of Varna, so Varna can be reached for as little as 1 Bulgarian lev on several city bus routes that run between the city and the resort every 10 minutes from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Where to eat?
Find great place where you can eat deliciously at the resort of Saints Constantine and Helena will not be difficult. The resort has 48 hotels and other hotel establishments offering not only overnight stays in rooms, but also excellent food. Most of these establishments have their own restaurants and bars, where guests are offered breakfast included in the price of accommodation in the morning or even 24-hour all-inclusive meals. In addition, for a small fee you can order lunch and dinner at the resort hotels, which will completely cover the issue of food during your holiday at the Konstantin and Elena resort.
If you value freedom of action and do not want to be tied to the hotel restaurant during your vacation, then you can easily find where you can eat inexpensively and tasty both in the resort of Saints Constantine and Helena and in the city of Varna. The resort itself has three dozen different establishments where you can eat and drink well. In addition, just a few kilometers from Konstantin and Elena is large city Varna, where you will find several hundred diverse restaurants and bars, can be reached in just 10 minutes by regular city bus.
One of the most popular restaurants in the resort of Saints Constantine and Helena is the ethnic restaurant “Kopitoto”, designed in the style of a traditional Bulgarian tavern, which in Bulgaria is called “mekhani”. This is a fairly large restaurant for 600 visitors located in the middle of a green garden with flower beds and trees, an artificial waterfall and fountains, as well as a small picturesque pond. The name of the restaurant is translated from Bulgarian as “Hoof”, which is why both entrances to the establishment are stylized as an arch resembling a hoof.
Another establishment in the style of a Bulgarian tavern is the Marina restaurant, located in the very center of the resort, not far from the famous monastery of Saints Constantine and Helena. This tavern also has a picturesque flowered garden and can accommodate over 250 guests. On the menu of both establishments you will see traditional Bulgarian salads and fresh vegetable cuts, fish and meat dishes, a variety of beer snacks and desserts. In the evenings, taverns host spectacular entertainment programs in ethnic style and with live music.
How to get there?
Since the resort of Saints Constantine and Helena is essentially a suburb of Varna, all tourists who want to relax there get to this resort in transit through this large port city. Located within the city limits of Varna international airport, a large seaport, a ferry port, two bus stations and a large railway junction with a railway station, which makes Varna the main transport gateway in the entire north of Bulgaria.
Tourists arriving at the resort of Saints Constantine and Helena from abroad enter it in transit through Varna International Airport, located 15 kilometers south of the resort. The vast majority of foreign tourists arrive at the airport at charter flights organized by tour operators, after which they are transported by bus directly to the hotels of Konstantin and Elena.
Fewer foreigners fly to Varna airport on regular flights within individual tour or self-organized holiday. After passing passport control, such tourists usually order a transfer to their hotel (costs from 16 euros for 1-3 people). Or they can get to the resort by bus No. 409, which departs directly from the airport towards Golden Sands via Konstantin and Elena every 30 minutes. Tickets for this bus cost only 3 leva, and the journey takes no more than half an hour.
The resort of Saints Constantine and Helena is also served by public transport - regular city buses from Varna No. 9, No. 31A and No. 109 run between the city and the resort from six in the morning to ten in the evening. The bus fare to Constantine and Helena is only 1 lev. In the warm season, Saints Constantine and Helena can also be reached by bus from almost any Bulgarian city on the coast and from many major cities Bulgaria.
Once upon a time, on the site of the resort town there was a monastery named after the first Roman nobles who turned the pagan world into a Christian one - Emperor Constantine and his mother Empress Helena. One of the oldest resorts in Bulgaria is named after Saints Constantine and Helena. It is located between Varna and Golden Sands. It is located on the territory of a unique natural park with cypress and fig trees. The quiet, calm atmosphere of these places, the sound of the surf and mineral springs invite everyone to relax and improve their health. They say that the resort of Saints Constantine and Helena is the most suitable place for a family holiday with children, who receive proper attention here.
Opinions about the resort St. Constantine and Helena
They write that: St. Constantine and Helena is a charming place, attracting with its quiet bays, picturesque stone cliffs, crystal clean air, golden beaches, healing mineral waters and luxurious cypress alleys. This real paradise both for those seeking peace and for fans of active recreation.
They write that: between the Golden Sands resort and the city of Varna there is the most old resort Bulgaria - St. Constantine and Helena, deservedly proud of the glorious traditions of hospitality and cordiality. The resort is located in a beautiful green park with an abundance of mineral springs. Island of St. Constantine and Helena - a combination of exotic and modernity, one of the most attractive resorts Black Sea coast Bulgaria. The resort of St. Constantine and Helena is a natural park with cypress and fig trees in a wooded area, a relief seashore, small quiet bays, peace and tranquility, healing mineral springs, a magical combination of the sea breeze at an altitude of 25 m above sea level with the coolness of the forest and the aroma of centuries-old trees.
They write that: ancient history, exotic nature and modern architecture successfully combines this Black Sea resort, which took the name of the ancient monastery of Saints Constantine and Helena. A natural park in a wooded area, a relief seashore, a mild climate, peace and tranquility, healing mineral springs, small cozy sandy bays and stone cliffs carelessly scattered by nature, mineral water pools on the beach, yachts, boats, surfboards, water skis and bicycles.
They write that: the resort of St. Constantine and Helena is chosen by those who are tired of the bustle of large cities and crowds of tourists scurrying back and forth. Although the local roads are very good and lead to neighboring cities, this place is still considered quiet corner nature, which has preserved its most important qualities over such a long history - high level services and attentiveness to customers. Rebellious souls come here for a good rest for a broken soul and a body pretty battered by life! Hotels and cottages await tourists with open arms. Their service staff is not bloated: here everyone values their workplace and, as a result, strives to please the client. It is to them that we owe that unique cozy atmosphere! Do you want to improve your already good attitude towards you? Leave a generous tip! It will be appreciated!
They write that: not every resort located on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria is able to provide the power of healing mineral springs, the luxury of forests and golden sandy beaches, the purity of sea waters and comfortable accommodation in numerous hotels and hotel complexes. The resort of St. Constantine and Helena is a place where all the above-mentioned gifts of nature and numerous comfortable hotels are available in abundance. Holidays in St. Constantine and Helena are a multifaceted choice of the type of your holiday, which means that it will be just the way you want. Perhaps you prefer to relax in solitude, enjoying the splendor of nature, or you like a family holiday with your children, or you are young, energetic and attracted to extreme species sports? Whatever you prefer, you can be sure that here you will get much more than you expected. In this, one of the oldest Bulgarian coastal resorts, you can spend truly unforgettable moments, and when you return home, you will certainly promise yourself to come back here again and again. Only at the resort of St. Constantine and Helena sandy beaches- this is not the ordinary sand that we are accustomed to, but small pieces of crushed quartz, which, when illuminated by the sun, reflects incredibly beautifully. However, quartz sand is not only of extraordinary beauty, but also of great health benefits. Perhaps this is why many people prefer to walk along the sea coast barefoot, and during the day not everyone uses a sun lounger, enjoying the warmth of quartz. The resort of St. Constantine and Helena is located in the middle of a picturesque relict park in which lemon trees, cypresses, fig trees and beautiful lilies grow. Walking through such an amazing park under the canopies of centuries-old trees that provide coolness on hot days will become a favorite pastime. The resort of St. Constantine and Helena, with its combination of beautiful landscapes, picturesque bays and cozy sandy coves, can perhaps rightfully be called the pearl of the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria.
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The swimming pool with thermal water was certainly not so great, but very effective. I was there 3 times and I really liked it. And the town is quiet, the place is extraordinary. But the only downside is that the pool is currently under renovation. And when it will open is unknown. If there are any Please provide some information about the thermal pool.
Tatyana, 64, Moscow region
In general, everything is not bad, but I didn’t like the mineral baths that are located in St. Constantine and Helena. Terribly dirty. The steps down to the mineral bath are barely holding on, and you're about to fall. There is dirty slime at the bottom of the pool, as if it has never been cleaned at all. Entry price is approximately 220 rubles (10 levs). I sat the child on a sunbed (the child has cerebral palsy and can’t walk), a mug came running and demanded to pay 5 levs for the sunbed, I said: let me sit for a while, the child is disabled, all the sunbeds are free, and he told me: pay and sit.
Olga, 36 years old, Moscow
I liked absolutely everything. Beautiful. hospitable country. I also liked the city itself: very green, quiet. More suitable for family holidays and people dreaming of relaxing holiday. For young people and those who like to party, this is not the place, it’s better to go to Golden Sands. It's next to St. Constantine and Helena. This is where it is noisy and crowded! And I also read somewhere that Bulgarians have a bad attitude towards Russians - utter nonsense. How should you behave yourself in order to be treated poorly?! There are a lot of our compatriots who vacation here with children every year in a row. And I dream of returning here again. Sea. Of course it’s not Red, but it’s still a pleasure to swim. There weren’t even jellyfish, the water was clear, there was a little algae near the shore, but this did not spoil the swimming. The road from the hotel to the sea was absolutely not annoying.
Svetlana. 39 years old, Moscow
