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Guide to Saints Constantine and Helena

A virtual tour of St Constantine and Helena

Saints Constantine and Helena is a nature reserve park with a unique combination of centuries-old cypress trees and exotic plants. It is also home to the oldest resort in Bulgaria, attracting visitors seeking a seaside retreat. People also come here for the mineral springs, rich in calcium, iodine, bromine, and other beneficial substances. The resort area is relatively modest, featuring an extended coastline with a beach and a promenade, several hotels, and a balneological treatment center. Here, you won't find hustle and bustle. Coming to the town of Saints Constantine and Helena allows you to truly appreciate the picturesque nature of Bulgaria and restore your energy. The main attraction is the ruins of a monastery built in honor of the holy emperor Constantine and his mother Helena. For those who miss the lively entertainment, the neighboring city of Varna, located just 10 km away, can be reached in a matter of minutes. There, you will find all the necessary tourist infrastructure, including shopping and entertainment centers, a dolphinarium, and a water park. In short, there are plenty of ideas for spending time with the whole family.

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Tips for tourists

The resort of St. Constantine and Helena is ideal for holidays with pre-school children.
The resort has a fairly mild climate. The temperature rarely exceeds +25°C, even in July.
Be sure to discover the local balneology centre! Its specialists help you cope with a vast list of ailments.
Population
1500
Time zone
GMT+3
Language
Bulgarian
Currency
BGN

Tours to Saints Constantine and Helena

Saint Constantine and Elena is primarily known as a balneological resort. People come here for treatment and prevention of cardiovascular and nervous system diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, and skin conditions. Guests of this small town feel better after their vacation, thanks not only to the sun and the sea but also to the unique hyperthermal hydrogen sulfide springs. A standard tour to Saint Constantine and Elena resort includes a flight to Varna Airport, transfer to the hotel, accommodation, breakfast, and basic medical insurance. For those who don't plan to leave the hotel area too often, it's more practical to buy a ready-made tour from an agency. The average cost of a one-week package tour for one person starts from 700 USD. Last-minute offers for the resort start from 620 USD. On the resort's territory and its surroundings, there are several children's camps and a balneological health center. For a two-week stay at a camp, you can expect to pay a minimum of 850 USD for a last-minute offer and from 1100 USD for a regular booking. The average cost of a one-week stay at a balneological sanatorium starts from 1300 USD.

Interesting places in Saints Constantine and Helena

Saints Constantine and Helena is an amazing place for a peaceful and tranquil vacation. However, there are also plenty of opportunities to actively spend time with the whole family on the beach, such as windsurfing or paragliding. Culture enthusiasts can get closer to the traditions of Bulgaria through theatrical and folklore programs offered by local establishments. For those who are looking for more excitement, the lively neighboring city of Varna awaits them, just a stone's throw away from the pristine forest of the resort.
Sights

Travel budget

Flight ticket prices

The nearest airport to the resort is Varna Airport, located at a distance of 15 km. The average cost of tickets for one adult from Amsterdam to Varna and back during the high season starts from 249 USD. Flights are provided by airlines such as Bulgaria Air, Wizzair, Windrose, and UIA. The airfare for Paris-Varna and Varna-Paris starts from 218 USD (with airlines like Bulgaria Air, Wizzair, Air France, Ryanair, ALK, and Transavia). During the low season, ticket prices are typically 15-20% cheaper.

The best hotels in Saints Constantine and Helena

There are a dozen and a half hotels of various sizes in the region - from small ones with two or three rooms to high-rise hotels. Most of them are inexpensive hotels, but there are also several luxurious five-star hotels in the resort.

The cost of a double room per day in high season is:

  • in budget hotels (Kiara Apartments, Russalka Hotel) - from 33 USD;

  • in 3-star hotels (Hotel Yo, Primorski Hotel, Atlant Hotel) - from 50 USD;

  • in 4-star hotels (Romance Splendid and SPA Hotel, Hotel Koral - Free Parking, Lebed Hotel - All Inclusive) - from 80 USD;

  • in 5-star hotels (Astor Garden Hotel, Villa Chinka by Astor Garden Hotel) - from 120 USD.

During the low season, prices will be 10 - 20% lower.

The cost of vacation

Most of the tourist infrastructure is presented in the resort at reasonable prices. The level of housing and food prices in the town of St. Constantine and Elena is lower than the national average. But there is also where to spend money for lovers of luxurious life.

We calculated a rough estimate for an eight days and seven nights holiday based on the following costs:

  • flight to Varna and transfer to St. Constantine and Elena;

  • Accommodation in a 3-star hotel including breakfast;

  • lunch and dinner at a restaurant;

  • travel by public transport;

  • minimal "cultural" program (for example, a trip to the Varna water park).

The budget for a trip to Saints Constantine and Helena
Flight from 264 USD Accomodation from 50 USD
Average check in a restaurant from 8 USD Entertainment from 10 USD
Travel by public transport 0,5 USD
Total costs: from 760 USD for 1 person for 8 days of rest.

Saints Constantine and Helena: tips for tourists

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Visa to Saints Constantine and Helena

For European citizens, no visa is required.

The maximum duration of stay for tourists is 90 days within a 180-day period.

Airport

Varna International Airport is the closest to the resort of St. Constantine and Elena. It is located at a distance of about 7 km. Alternative international airport of Burgas "Sarafovo" (85 km from the resort).

Transfer

You can get from Varna airport to the resort of St. Constantine and Elena in 10 minutes by city bus (route No. 409, ticket price - 1 BGN), taxi (for 15 BGN), or transfer (for 20 BGN).

Car rental

You can rent a car for an amount of 10 USD per day. To do this, you must have an international driving license, be over 21 years old, and have a driving experience of more than 1 year.

Transport

A small resort can be explored on foot in a day. To get to the neighboring cities of Varna and Golden Sands, you can use a bus (from 1 BGN per ticket) or a taxi (from 15 BGN per car).

Safety

The oldest resort in Bulgaria boasts one of the lowest crime rates in the country. But you should not carry large sums of money and valuables with you unnecessarily.

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