Quick Facts about the Municipality of Albena,

Location – Albena is situated on the Black Sea coast to the north of Varna, North East Bulgaria.

Surrounding areas Sea resort Albena, Sea resort Tuzlata, Town of Balchik, Village of Bezvoditsa, Village of Bobovets, Village of Bryastovo, Village of Dabrava, Village of Dropla, Village of Gurkovo, Village of Hrabrovo, Village of Karvuna, Village of Kranevo, Village of Kremena, Village of Lyahovo, Village of Obrochishte, Village of Prespa, Village of Rogachevo, Village of Senokos, Village of Sokolovo, Village of Strajitsa, Village of Trigortsi, Village of Tsarichino, Village of Tsurkva, Village of Zmeevo

Nearest cities – Tervel - 30 minutes, Varna – 15 minutes, Dobrich – 15 minutes

The resort of Albena is situated 32 km north of Varna and just 12km south-west of Balchik on a long sandy stretch in the open northern part of Varna Bay. The complex lies beneath a relatively high hill and is given particular charm by the near-by forest of Baltata, a part of which is declared a protected area.

Albena Climate
The Maritime climate along the coast is characterised by warm, sunny days from May to October with mid-summer air temperatures averaging 83°F (28°C) and sea temperatures ranging from 73-77°F (23-25°C). The wettest months are June, October and December.

Albena - Local Interests

Hunting – Six world-class hunting grounds are within a one-hour drive of Albena with one being less than 20 kilometres away. The Tervel State Game Breeding Reserve was established in 1934 and covers a total area of 14 800 hectares in Dobrudza-Plateau. In 1981, the Tervel Reserve took part in the world-renowned International Fair where it exhibited 163 trophies of which most were awarded Gold Medals.

Golf – Three world-class golf courses are within a 15-minute drive of Albena. Black Sea Rama, a championship course, that has been designed by Gary Player (expected to open May 07) and The Lighthouse Resort (opening December 07) and the Thracian Cliffs at Kavarna, with 5 star facilities (planned to open in 2007-8) again designed by Gary Player.