Entertainment in Varna
CINEMAS
A lot of cinema halls ARENA located in GRAND MALL VARNA and MALL VARNA
THEATERS
Summer theater
It is located in the central part of the Sea Garden. Here plenty of national and international events take place. Part of them are festivals- Varna music days, the world famous ballet contest and Varna summer- arts festival and etc.
Puppet Theater
Varna Carting Track Vinitsa
The first association that come to mind, when hearing “carting” is “mini bolid” or “mini F1”.
The emotion of taking part in a race with mini bolids IS NOT IMPOSSIBLE ANYMORE, on the contrary it is accessible in one of the most modern carting facilities in Bulgaria - carting track “Varna”.
The total area of the track is 28 000 sq.m, with a length of 1050m, bright of 9m and straight 12m. However that is dry statistics for the ones, who fancy figures ...
Otherwise the combination of carting and sea, especially during the summer months is promising and guarantees unbelievable emotions and speedy rushing almost like in the Formula 1 races. And this is not just accidentally – it is no secret to anyone, that from the carting tracks most of the pilots in the World Rally Championships, Formula 3000 and F1 have started their race career.
The track is located in Vinitsa neighbourhood, nearby the St. Konstantin resort, Golden Sands and Sunny day, at about 8 km from the track. It offers modern time measurement system, for average and maximal speed, seats for 720 piblic , sound system, VIP sector, 14 searchlights that take care of the lightening of the track for those, who wishes to race after sunset.
Apart from the enchanting view to the sea, the track offers unforgettable possibility to drive an amateur carting and to get the feeling of the atmosphere and the emotions of a real track race.
200 h pr - 2.00 leva / a turn , 270 h pr- 2.60 leva / a turn
Race 200 h pr /15 turns: 1 for getting to know 1 for a place with flying stast, 1 for placing, 2 x 6 turns for the race / minimum 6 persons : 24.00 leva.
Waterpark "AQUAPOLIS"
Waterpark "AQUAPOLIS" - Golden Sands is located on total area of 34 000 sq.m, of which the water area is 3000 sq.m. The complex represents a combination of 15 water attraction facilities:
Slides and pools:
A Splash pool, which 4 slides are falling into - a multi-track roll slide, 2 slides “Black hole” and a “Kamikaze”
A second Splash pool, which 2 slides are falling into -“Niagara” and “Crazy River”
A swimming pool for adults with a bridge, waterfall and a water bar.
Children's pool with 6 slides
A balneological sector, which include spa with specialized neck and body massage, hydromassage and pebble pool.
Three artificial lakes - with water lilies, climbing wall and spa.
Slow river, by which the visitors can go around the park, passes through different thematic areas of the attraction complex.
Work time - 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Varna Diving center
Offers submarine diving, courses for beginner divers and courses for diver teachers. The instructors in the center have long experience in teaching divers and are certified to held courses by three international systems NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors), CMAS (Confederation Mondiale des Activites Subaquatiques), IDA (International Diving Association).
For the ones, who have successfully finished the course an international certificates are awarded.
Varna ZOO
Varna zoo is situated in the Sea garden, near Russian Monument.
The first inhabitant was the fox Milka. It was given as a present to “Parks and gardens” in 1950. At that time there wasn’t a real zoo. In 1955 the fox escaped.
The first inhabitant of the new zoo was a bear, named Maksim, а present from the sailors of “Georgi Dimitrov” destroyer in 1956. The bear was tied to a tree until 1958 when the zoo construction began. After that Varna hunting association delivered different animals and birds, as well as monkeys from India and others.
The construction of the zoo continued from 1958 to 1961. Total area of 30 decares.
The zoo was opened for visitors in 1961 and became a favorite place for adults and children. In 1962 the alleys were covered with tarmac and the zoo was electrified.
At present Varna zoo is still of great interest for parents and children.
Address: Town of Varna
Sea garden, Akaciite bus stop (bus lines 8, 9, 14, 409)
Terrarium
The Exotic Zoo in Varna town is the most varied and unique exposing collection of terrarium animals in Bulgaria. It was created during 1998.
COLLECTION
About 70 species of interesting animals from the Bulgarian fauna (frogs, lizards, turtles, grass-snake, viper) and from the whole world (tarantulas, scorpions, chameleons, water monitor, iguana, crocodiles, turtles, snakes - cobra, rattlesnake, pythons, anaconda). 1/4 from the species are breeding successfully in the Terrarium.
ATTRACTIONS
Animal feeding
Demonstrations of interesting animals
Photos with the exotic inhabitants
Competitions for the most exotic pet
Presentations during 2002
Arahnomania – over 20 species of spiders
Turtlemania – over 20 species of turtles, in august
SERVICES
Educational lectures in schools and kindergartens
Making and support of terrariums and aquariums
Exotic pets
Consultations
Tracing routes by professional guides-biologists for excursions, green schools and specialized eco tourism.
PRICES
Adults - 1,20 lv., Children - 0,80 lv