Elenite is located on the very coast of the Black Sea in the area of the majestic Stara Planina mountain . This is one of the brightest resorts in Bulgaria , which is more reminiscent of an elite place for a beach vacation somewhere in Southeast Asia or island Spain. The wild nature of these places is extremely saturated with lush vegetation and fully reflects the idea of tourists about a fertile tropical paradise spread out on the seashore. Elenite is considered an expensive club complex consisting of several villas and 4 and 5 star hotels.
Due to its geographical location, in a remote area among forests, the resort has gained fame as an excellent place for the whole family to relax. Its name translates as “deer”. This is due to the fact that at the time of the construction of the resort zone, there were a large number of deer living here, which, quite predictably, left these lands after the construction of hotel facilities began. In addition to the wonderful views that open before your eyes, Elenite has a well-established infrastructure, a lot of entertainment, including for children, a chic yacht club, excellent conditions for sports, as well as a scattering of restaurants and cafes for every taste. Such luxury is characterized by the fact that at one time this entire tourism industry was created exclusively for foreign guests, but over time the resort gained international popularity and now welcomes beach lovers from all over the world, including tourists from other regions of Bulgaria and the countries of the post-Soviet space.
Features of rest in Elenita
If you decide to spend your vacation on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, you should definitely consider Elenite as one of the options. Firstly, this is a fairly young and not yet spoiled resort. Ten years ago, no one had heard of it, unlike the neighboring Sunny Beach or Nessebar, which gained their popularity during the times of socialism. Therefore, the infrastructure in Elenita is modern and meets all the necessary requirements for a full beach holiday. These are swimming pools, water parks, spa centers, restaurants and other facilities that make recreation more interesting and diverse. I think it makes no sense to list everything, since everyone understands what a modern resort should have .
But of course, what plays a big role when choosing a resort is the natural feature and ecological condition.
Can we immediately say that nature is in complete order in Elenita . First of all, these are the Balkan Mountains , which in this place reach the sea coast and cover the resort, as if pressing it to the sea. The mountains here practically have their end, and the nearby Sunny Beach , which can be said to be within reach, since it is at a visual distance, is on a plain. Therefore, the combination of sea and mountains gives Elenita an advantage over its neighbors. We should especially mention the beach itself and the gentle shore, which is ideal for recreation with children, even the smallest ones. Resortgeographically located on a ledge that goes into the sea and, probably, this feature affects the purity of sea water in this place. Of course, we are not experts, but according to our observations, as well as the reviews of many tourists, the water here is one of the cleanest among the resorts in Bulgaria . We have not personally encountered algae being dumped on the shore, as it happens in many Black Sea resorts, but we will not say for sure, maybe this happens in Elenita .
We would like to warn lovers of parties and night parties that this resort may not be suitable for you, since everything here is quite calm and measured. There are, of course, discos and evening programs in hotels, but this is not the same, compared to Sunny Beach , which is considered a more youthful resort. So you better go there. But for those who are interested in a family holiday, especially with small children, Elenitewill suit you in full, since all the conditions for this have been created here. But when buying tickets to a particular hotel, don’t be too lazy to inquire on the Internet and from the tour operator about what the hotel you like offers. It is not bad to read the reviews of tourists who have already rested there, as everything will be written quite colorfully and perfectly on the hotel’s website. The more information, the better.
Another advantage of this resort is its proximity to the beautiful historical city of Nessebar , where you can take a tour and wander its old streets. For this, it is not necessary to buy a tour, you can go on your own, since things are going well with transport, and Nessebar itself is also at a visible distance from Elenite . And if there is a desire, you can go for a ride further away. How about Burgas or Varna? Burgas is closer, but entertainment in Varna will probably be more interesting. And shopping can turn out to be more successful. We will not describe what you can visit in these cities, as you can read about it yourself in the stories about these resorts.
It is difficult to talk about prices, as everything depends on your accommodation, and as for prices on the street, in our opinion, they will be lower than in the same Nessebar or Sunny Beach. But if you decide to come on your own, you can always choose the best option for accommodation and food, as there are both expensive and quite affordable restaurants and cafes. The same can be said about the choice of housing, which is quite large, from a chic villa to an apartment in a new building, practically on the seashore. We can add that you will definitely like your vacation in Elenite , so with the onset of the season, pack your suitcase and get ready for the road. Bulgaria and its hospitable people are waiting for you.
What is the best time to go on holiday in Elenite?
The first tourists start the summer season in Elenite at the end of May, but it is difficult to consider this period suitable for a full-fledged beach vacation. Of course, during the day, the sun warms up quite well and you can even sunbathe, if the sky is not overcast with clouds, which often happen in May. But the sea temperature is still too low to swim and enjoy this activity, and big waves are not uncommon at this time. All the more, this fact should be taken into account if you are going to come with children. You can use the hotel pool and that, only if the water in it is heated.
And if we talk about the May holidays, which our compatriots like to spend so much at sea resorts, then Bulgaria, I think, should not be considered, since it will be too cool for recreation, and the weather can spoil all your plans. Therefore, it is better to choose Turkey or Egypt for such a case, where in May you can not only sunbathe, but also swim.
The optimal option for Elenite will be the period from mid-June to mid-September. It turns out a rather short season. And if there are children of school age, it is best to focus on the period from the second half of July to the end of August, because at this time the sea temperature is most favorable, which reaches plus twenty-six degrees and from which children do not like to get out. Do not worry that it will be very hot during the day, because Elenite is located in such a place where the mountains create a beautiful microclimate, and there will be no strong heat.
For a more relaxed vacation or if you have small children, it is better to relax in early September, when there are not so many tourists, and there are also much less children creating noise and fuss, since school classes have started. The water in the sea is beautiful, it is not too hot during the day and still quite warm in the evening. You can walk until late in the evening, enjoying nature and breathing clean sea air. This is the most romantic time to relax.
To buy a tour cheaper, some choose the beginning or the end of the season. Each of the options has its pros and cons. At the beginning of the season, the sea is still quite cool, and the weather will not fully recover. At the end of the season, the sea is usually much warmer and quite suitable for swimming, but the weather can again make adjustments to your plans. Therefore, saving, you can count only on luck and luck. So see for yourself, if the difference is not so great to risk a vacation, then it is better to go in the summer months.
Some even come in the winter months to spend time and enjoy the clean air and nature. Basically, these are those who, due to their state of health, cannot rest in the summer months, and for whom high temperatures and sunlight are contraindicated. But there are also those who have their own real estate in Elenita , and they just come to visit their apartments, and at the same time to take a break from everyday hustle and bustle. The weather here is quite mild and there are almost no low temperatures. So the rest time depends only on your desire and, of course, the possibility.
Have a nice rest.
What is the best hotel to stay in Elenite?
Elenite itself , the village is small, so it is not possible to talk about the choice of the district. The difference can only be the location of the hotel or place of residence during the holiday, in relation to the coastline.
The choice for this at this resort is quite decent, both hotels of various categories and villas.
Let’s start with hotels. Of the five, we can note two royal hotels, the Royal Castle and Royal Bay .
The first Royal Castle looks really cool. And not only outside, but also inside. In principle, anyone who has come across hotels of the Royal group probably has an idea of what they are.
These are rooms and apartments for the most refined taste.
And if we talk about this hotel, it will probably be the best in Elenita . Moreover, it is ideal for recreation with children. There are rooms for families with one, two or more children, different in size and category, from ordinary double rooms to luxury and VIP rooms, measuring up to one hundred and forty square meters. The comfort of the rooms is not subject to discussion, as you understand, it is not just a couple of beds with bedside tables. For meals, in addition to the hotel restaurant, there is a lobby bar and a pool bar. The hotel has tennis courts, billiards, fitness and spa centers. There is animation for both adults and children, and there is also a pool specifically for children, with its own small water park, a playground and a children’s club.
In short, there is everything for a complete family vacation. The hotel has its own beach with free sunbeds and umbrellas. True, you will have to walk two hundred meters to get to it, since the hotel is not built on the very shore of the sea. But such a small walk will not be difficult at all.
The next hotel, Royal Bay, certainly does not look so chic, but this does not diminish its merits.
For vacations with children, it can be even more convenient than the previous hotel, since it is located right on the seashore. But not only for this reason. In addition to what Castle offers for children to relax, there are also children’s discos and babysitting services, which is also important, because parents also sometimes want to relax without constantly supervising their children. Another advantage of this hotel is its own water sports, as well as a Turkish bath and even a hairdresser. And the rest has everything that is in the Royal Castle.
Another quite popular hotel in Elenita can be called Hotel Royal Park 4 * . Also of decent size, and located on the first coastline. We will not list everything that this hotel has, because it has everything the same as in the previous two hotels, and therefore it is ideal for vacations with children. Deck chairs and umbrellas on the beach are also free.
But not only hotels can be chosen as a place of residence during vacation. There are beautiful complexes consisting of two and three-story villas located right on the coast. One of these complexes is Hotel Villa Elenite 3* . In this complex there are five hundred and thirty rooms for living, of different categories. Its own equipped beach with a gentle entrance to the sea. The services provided are the same as in the previous hotels, i.e. they are completely suitable for recreation with children. As well as in hotels, there is animation, discos, children’s clubs and playgrounds. Babysitting services are also provided.
These are just a few of the options we’ve covered. In fact, the selection in Elenita is much larger and more diverse. And despite the fact that the presented options look quite chic and plentiful, the prices for accommodation in them are quite democratic. There are also cheaper hotels and apartments. You can simply personally choose the option that suits you best in terms of price and offered services. There is a lot of information on the Internet about this, as well as the possibility of making an online order.
Vacation with children in Elenita: is it worth going?
The small Elenite resort is adjacent to the popular Sunny Beach and the somewhat remote Nessebar, which is interesting in terms of sightseeing. Thanks to its good geographical location, Elenite has become famous as a good place for family holidays. And this is quite justified, because in addition to the wonderful nature surrounding Elenite , the tourist infrastructure is quite well developed here. The village is a single resort complex consisting of star hotels and beautiful villas. Elenita has everything you need for a comfortable and interesting vacation with children.
Climate and nature of Elenite
In summer, sunny and windless weather is established in the village. Strong winds characteristic of this part of Bulgaria practically do not happen here. And all thanks to the mountain Stara Planina, which protects the resort from bad weather. In summer, the air temperature varies between 23-29⁰C, and the water warms up to 25 degrees. All this together creates ideal conditions for the rest of small tourists, who can play all day long on the sandy beaches of the resort. Moreover, the Black Sea coast in Elenita is characterized by a sandy bottom that slowly deepens, which is ideal for the smallest swimmers.
It has a beneficial effect on the children’s body and clean air filled with a coniferous aroma. The healing scents of needles emit forests that cover the slopes of the mountains and reach almost to the edge of the sea. Coniferous forests are far from the only vegetation in Elenita . The entire resort is densely filled with various greenery, which creates a welcome shade on hot days.
Apartment
Family tourists in Elenita can use several accommodation options: stay in a hotel or rent an apartment. Most of the resort’s hotels are located near the seashore. There are both five-star Royal hotels and more budget options. By the way, cheaper hotels are modern 1-2-story villas that provide a full range of services and have their own sandy beach.
Most often, the rooms in such hotels are small, but a cot is provided free of charge for children, and there is a playground, a swimming pool and an animation program every day. For example, at the Sunrise Hotel , tourists can rent a room with a bunk bed for teenage children. A suitable option for an inexpensive holiday with children can be the three-star hotel Fort Knox Club , which is part of the large hotel complex Grand Fort Knox. Despite the low “stardom”, the rest in this hotel will be quite comfortable. There is entertainment for guests of all ages. Older children will enjoy the water slides, playground and entertainment program of the kids’ club. Children will like the children’s pool and the game room more. Among other things, the hotel provides babysitting services and a kindergarten.
As for the removable housing, it is in Elenitayou can rent a 1-2-room apartment located on the first line from the sea. With this option of accommodation, there will be difficulties with animation and a children’s club, but vacationers will have a closed yard with a garden, a children’s pool, swings and a slide at their disposal. The child can spend the day in the fresh air, playing, taking a nap and even eating right in the garden. The presence of their own kitchen allows parents to prepare food familiar to the toddler. Apartments are usually equipped with air conditioning, a washing machine, a refrigerator, and an iron. In advance, you can check with the hosts about the availability of a cot and a high chair. Most often, these things are provided for free, and they also include toys. The only nuance is that tourists must book private apartments with appropriate conditions in advance, as they are available inElenite is not so much.
Baby food
Tourists who preferred to stay in a hotel, as well as travelers who decided to rent an apartment, will not face a problem related to children’s food. Elenite hotels usually operate on the principle of “all inclusive”. This means that the child can be fed three times a day with one of the 2-3 offered hot dishes, salad, side dish and fruit. In the interval between main meals, resort hotels offer their guests ice cream, desserts, pizza and hot dogs at certain times. Children’s meals are provided for the youngest guests.
As for tourists who have an equipped kitchen at their disposal, they can prepare lunch or dinner at any time from products purchased in Elenite stores . By the way, the resort sells a lot of fresh fish, which you can bake or fry yourself. If desired, tourists can have a snack in a restaurant or one of the resort’s cafes. Elenite catering establishments serve simply huge portions. One plate allows mother and child to be satisfied at once. Most dishes of Bulgarian cuisine will not be unusual for a child, so there should be no problems with the tummy.
Entertainment for children in Elenita
There are no problems with children’s entertainment in Elenita . For the youngest tourists, who are not interested in noisy attractions and educational sights, there is the sea and clean, warm sand. As for older children, the Aladdin mini club , Atlantis water park and bus tours around the region await them at the quiet and cozy resort.
Water park “Atlantida” is located near Priviv Fort beach . It has six slides, a children’s pool with three slides, a lazy river and a wave pool. Access to two adult slides is allowed to vacationers who have reached the age of 18.
There is a bar and a restaurant on the territory of a small park. Guests of hotels located in the water park area ( Victoria Group chain hotels ) are admitted to the territory free of charge. Other vacationers must purchase tickets to visit water attractions. For adult tourists, they cost about 25 leva, and for children up to 90 cm tall – free of charge.
Children can have fun at the Aladdin club, which occupies a chic building that resembles a palace from the fairy tale “1000 and one night”. Here, children can be left under the supervision of experienced animators for the duration of the game program.
And also, there is a small amphitheater on the territory of the resort , in which interesting costume shows with amazing dances are held every evening.
Sights, entertainment and excursions
The resort complex includes magnificent villas Sunrise and Sunset , with a romantic bungalow, as well as elite hotels Atrium, Andalucia, Zornica Sands, Royal Park and several other hotels. All of them provide vacationers with absolutely comfortable conditions and provide a wide range of services, from massage to water transport rental. Atlantis, one of the best water parks in Bulgaria, is a true paradise for children and lovers of water sports. It houses several dozen modern water attractions, children’s slides and playgrounds. Those who wish can have a snack, swim in the pool and buy souvenirs.
Another great place where you can have fun for both children and adults is the Aladdin club, located in an elegant building, which looks like a palace from the Arabic fairy tale “1000 and one night”. If desired, visitors can leave their child to play in the club under the supervision of experienced animators who create a joyful and friendly atmosphere. For lovers of active pastime, beach soccer and volleyball courts are equipped right on the coast, as well as billiard and table tennis tables. On the territory of the hotels, there are various subtleties and nuances related to all the possible wishes of the guests, so a stay in Elenita for most vacationers turns into a real holiday, accompanied by bright sun rays and a pleasant sea breeze.
As variety and new experiences, you can go on bus tours around the region and see natural landscapes of rare beauty. In addition, so-called “fishing” tours are popular at the resort, when fans of fishing get the opportunity to take an exciting sea trip deep into the Black Sea on a boat or motor boat to get unforgettable pleasure from the process in the midst of endless water spaces. On such trips, it is recommended to take an escort with you, since no one knows better than the locals where the biggest fishing spots are. However, self-confident fishermen do not burden themselves with unnecessary trouble and simply rent a vehicle with fishing tackle and go on the road. In the end, the catch is not important, the action itself is important.