Bulgaria has quietly become one of Europe’s best-value golf destinations. The courses along its Black Sea coast were designed by some of the biggest names in the game, the scenery is spectacular, and your money goes a lot further than it would in Spain or Portugal. Here’s why it’s worth a look, and the courses we recommend.
Why Choose Bulgaria for a Golf Holiday?
- Great value. Golf, accommodation and eating out cost noticeably less than in the more traditional destinations, so you can stay longer or play more rounds for the same budget.
- Championship courses. Gary Player and Ian Woosnam have both designed courses here, and they’re kept in excellent condition.
- Spectacular scenery. The best courses sit on clifftops above the Black Sea, with sea views from almost every hole.
- More than golf. Bulgaria has thousands of years of history, and the coastal towns and villages are well worth exploring between rounds.
The Best Golf Courses on the Black Sea Coast
Thracian Cliffs Golf & Beach Resort
Our first choice. Built on dramatic cliffs above the Black Sea, Thracian Cliffs has a sea view from every hole and is already regarded as one of Europe’s most scenic courses. Think of the White Cliffs of Dover, but with clear blue water and reliable sunshine.
Designer: Gary Player · Near Bozhurets · 18 holes, par 72 · 6,452m
BlackSeaRama
Gary Player’s other Bulgarian course, and the one that put the country on the golfing map before Thracian Cliffs arrived. It’s set within a residential estate on the coast near Balchik, with plenty of sea views of its own.
Designer: Gary Player · Balchik · 18 holes, par 72 · 6,648m
Lighthouse Golf Resort
Designed by Ian Woosnam with European Golf Design, Lighthouse is a well-maintained resort course with good facilities, and an easy third course to pair with the two above.
Designer: Ian Woosnam & EGD · Tabiata · 18 holes, par 71 · 6,338m
All three are close together on the northern Black Sea coast, so a week’s trip can easily take in each of them.
Plan Your Golf Holiday in Bulgaria
We’ve been arranging golf holidays in Bulgaria for several years, and we can put together a package with your hotel, tee times at the Black Sea courses, and transfers. Take a look at our Bulgaria golf holidays page, or ask us for a quote.