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Varna (beach town) — located 5 hours east of Sofia (443 km) via car, Varna is the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast.  It is third in population after Sofia and Plovdiv and the second largest city in Bulgaria.  Varna is a major tourist destination, a starting point for all resorts in the northern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, business and university center, seaport, and headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy and merchant marine.  The urban area features 20 km of sand beaches and abounds in thermal mineral water sources. The central sea baths and the beach are situated below the Sea Garden.

The Gym (111 Haidushka Gora, Sofia) – a.k.a. “the red gym”, this is a fitness complex where visitors can work out (using its weights and exercise machines).  There are also aerobics and Zumba classes, a spa center, and massage rooms.  There is even a car wash for drivers needing such services.  There is a nice cafe on the second floor with a summer balcony where you could rest after your workout. Apart from the usual energy drinks and juices the cafe can also prepare energy shakes and drinks for you.  For more info on visiting this facility, go to:   www.theredgym.bg

Sunny Beach – located 4 hours east of Sofia (414 km) via car, this is the largest and most popular beach resort in Bulgaria. It is a Blue Flag winning resort, located in a picturesque and ecologically clean gulf on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, close to the town of Nesebar, the yacht port of St. Vlas resort and the international airport of Varna (30 km). Sunny Beach is situated along the widest beach strip. With its hundreds of bars and restaurants, multiple entertainment and shops and its developed infrastructure, the resort attracts thousands of tourists from around the world.

St. Sofia Golf Club & Spa (Village of Pavino Pole, Elin Pelin Municipality) – opened in 2004, this golf course (located 30 minutes east of Sofia) caters to players of all skill levels.  It’s particularly great for the novice who’s looking to make their first steps to play the game and those who have not yet accumulated enough skills to enjoy the challenges of the course, a golf academy is available with a driving range, training simulators, a training course with two holes, and video systems for computer analysis.  The Academy is suitable for all – from absolute beginners to experienced golfers. The head teacher is a Professional Golfer supported by an experienced team.  See the golf course website for more info:   www.stsofiagolf.com

Spartak Swimming Complex (4 Arsenalski Blvd., Sofia) – opened in 1968 (during the height of the country’s Communist period), this is a fitness complex (this one evolving around swimming).  Apart from its indoor swimming pool there is also an outdoor swimming pool where you could lie in the sun in summer. There are many training halls for practicing all kinds of recreational sports, such as: athletics, tae bo, aerobics, callanetics, pilates, yoga, spinning, aqua aerobics, weight lifting, running, cycling, swimming, karate, boxing, water jumps, etc. There are also tennis courts at the back of the complex and a football field.  For more info on visiting this facility, go to:  www.sclevski.bg