Guide to Albena

'With a great beach and all sorts of activities on tap, Albena is one of the Black Sea's most popular holiday playgrounds.'

Choose Albena and you won't be short of things to do. Known as the 'sports capital' of the Black Sea, this modern resort offers everything from watersports to ten-pin bowling. With no less than five sailing academies, a scuba school and one of the country's best riding centres, it's easy to see why it's such a hit. There's no town centre to speak of and it's not exactly big on history. But if your objective is to top up your tan and wind down your mind, this is the place for you. Top of Albena's list of assets is its beach, four miles of beautiful white sand much of which is backed by a lengthy pedestrianised prom lined with snack bars, cafes and ice cream stalls. As for evening activities, there are plenty of lively bars, as well as a good selection of eateries. Hottest of the nightspots is the basement club at the Hotel Dobrudja, and there are several other venues that sizzle with dance fever. Venturing further a field? Head for the village of Obrochiste. It's overlooked by a ruined hilltop monastery which houses the tomb of the 14th century Dervish divine, Ak Yazula Baba.

Sports are particularly abundant in Albena. If you like your activity to be water-based, you won't be short of choices - water skiing, yachting, surfing and many others are all easily accessible. If you prefer dry land, there are also plenty of activities - test your skills at tennis, bowling or beach volleyball. For a view from above, try a helicopter ride. Albena will suit you if you like activity and facilities to be close at hand, although of course, the long beach gives you a perfect opportunity to do absolutely nothing but soak up warm weather and spectacular views.

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