Sunny Beach Warnings Or Dangers Tips by desert_princess Top 5 Page for this destination

Stay away from disco clubs in Nessebar

Wherever "Vigo" or the other clubs in Nesebar, stay away from there. Of course the mafia that runs the resort also likes the area. It's where they are to be found. And believe me, you won't be safe there. So , I strongly reccomend that you stick to Lazur, Eisberg, and the clubs that are located within Sunny Beach's resort.

ATMS and PIN thieft

This is another article I read today and thought would share with you. The article is in bulgarian and is about the Varna black sea region, but I am sure they are using the same tricks in Sunny Beach. Basically a small chip (see article photo) is inserted in the ATM reading slot, which transfers you pin and card details to the thefts.

Скиминг устройства заливат морето, снемат ПИН за 30 секунди

Pickpockets and Thieft

As in many places where there is a concentration of people , there are pickpockets in Sunny Beach. Watch out for gipsy women with kids , they are specially skilled - you won't even notice how it all happened. Do not expect to see a typical gipsy , like the ones begging on the streets . The pickpocket gipsies are well dressed and look more or less like any one around , usually have bleached blond hair, wear gold , have mobiles etc - this is organised crime.
The latest area I saw them operating was the bus Sunny Beach - Nessebar. And they were not 3-4 in number as usual , but over 10!! They stay jammed at the door and steal while you try to get in or out of the bus. They were so effective they robbed 2 persons for 2 stations - the second one did not enjoy it and pulled one of the girls out of the bus and started beating her . As much as I am against violence - this is the only time I agree with such reaction.
Watch out for a group of women - they usually work together by 3 or 4 and have a kid with them.

Same those gipsies are to be found on the central alley of Sunny Beach ,at the crossing of the seside promenade and the street leading form Kuban hotel to the main pier. They run to you offering you sex, and by the time you realize it, your wallet is gone...

Bull riding

Beware of those bull riding gadjets. Some of them do not posess the required landing protection . The guy operating the one behind Lazur disco told us that he doesn't have a safety license approval , that's why he operates it only at night when he cannot be caught.
Avoid especially if you come out of Lazur drunken. He was talking about broken heads , and other horryfying stories - STAY AWAY!!!

Rip off exchange offices

Avoid at any price the exchange offices on this pic. They are guarantted to rip you off, and there is nothing you can do about it. Pay attention that the hyper high exchange rate that they have (for example 1,97 for euros at a possible 1,94 in the bank)displayed is for selling foregn currency , not for buying it. As a matter of fact, they never have a rate for buying. We have one of those accross our hotel and I can hear daily the screams of people that have been tricked. Even if you call the police it won't help, so better don't bother - it's a waste of your time, efforts and nerves. Somehow they managed to have a legal way for fraud, so be careful. On the other hand , the "Crown" exchange offices are very good and have a good rate.I can reccomend them.

Tab water is no good for drinking

We , bulgarians know that water along the coast is no good for drinking - so if you want to avoid stomach problems , diarrhea etc, avoid drinking tab water.Not that it's poisonous, but you will likely get stomach cramps or related. Keep in mind that tab water is usually used for preparation of tarator - bulgarian traditional cold yogurt / cucumbers soup.Shame , as it's one of the lovliest and most refrreshing traditional drinks/could be used as a drink too/.See how you can prepare it home on my Bulgaria page - restaurants section/.
On the other hand you shouln't miss our delicious mineral water - Devin and Gorna Banya are my favorites.

Sea gap

Beware - this is nature and it is unpredictable . Sometimes after heavy winds ,waves and stormy weather , sea gaps open in the sand below the surface. Which results in a sharp drop and you might fast loose the ground under your feet. Be prepared if you are not a good swimmer. Better safe than sorry!!!

Rain in Sunny Beach

There is something about the rainshowers in Sunny Beach - they are terrible!!! Usually heavy rain along with winds and thunderstorm drop from the sky for about an hour or two - good enough to transform the place in little venice with all the water runnung in the strets to reach the sea.

Mosquitoes

well they seem to have sprung from the thin air , but hoards of mosquitoes are invading sunny beach lately . Bring a mosquito spray or you'll be eaten alive!!!

Construction sites - 7 june 2006

Even tho construction works were supposed to be canceled starting from the 1st of June , Some hotels are still being built even today - 07 june 2006 . They probably have a special permit....