Kranevo

Kranevo is a small, tranquil seaside village located on Bulgaria’s northern Black Sea coast, nestled between the popular resorts of Albena and Golden Sands. Known for its wide sandy beach, shallow waters, and peaceful vibe, Kranevo is ideal for families with children, student groups, and travelers looking for an affordable beach holiday. The village offers budget-friendly hotels, guesthouses, family-run restaurants, and sports facilities, including an Olympic-size swimming pool, football fields, and volleyball courts. It is a popular destination for sports camps and school groups, especially in spring and summer. Kranevo’s beach is spacious and uncrowded, perfect for relaxation or long seaside walks. From here, you can explore the Baltata Nature Reserve, walk to nearby Albena, or take short trips to Balchik, Varna, or Cape Kaliakra. If you're seeking a safe, simple, and peaceful summer destination close to nature and the sea, Kranevo offers a welcoming and affordable experience for all ages.

  • Kranevo resort

    Location

    Kranevo is a small holiday village located 2 km from Albena and 45 km from Varna. The resort of Albena can be reached on foot along the coast. North of the village is situated a Baltata nature reserve and to the south is located a rocky outcrop covered with trees.

    Beach and climate

    Kranevo features wide sandy beach. The sea is shallow with slight inclination, so it's safe for swimming for children.

    2 camping sites Exotic and International are situated nearby. The valley of Batova river is located North from Kranevo.

    The National Children Complex is located in the southern part of the beach. The complex is preserved by a high slope of the plateau. There is a mineral water spring with temperature 24°C in the site. Kranevska River is flowing close by Kranevo resort.

    The climate in the region of Kranevo resort is influenced by the sea. The temperature of the sea water from July to September is about 22-25°C and the air temperature is over 25°C (up to 32°C).

    Accommodation

    Kranevo offers accommodation in hotels, suites, private rooms for rent. The prices in the village of Kranevo are lower than prices in the nearby resorts.

    Bars and restaurants

    There are several restaurants in the resort with Bulgarian cuisine, Greek cuisine, Turkish cuisine. Many bars and restaurants with refreshing food and drinks can be found along the beach alley. Many of the restaurants offer live entertainment including traditional folk music.

    Entertainment

    Kranevo offers many school camps. It is known as a resort for kids. Tourists can take a pleasant walk along the beach to Albena. The Baltata reserve spreads out on 183 ha longoz forest. It starts from the main road Kranevo – Albena, continues behind the hotels of Kranevo resort and reaches the open waters of the Black Sea. To the north of Kranevo, in the valley of Batova river, there is a dense forest, black soils, and lime rocks in some places. Vine-growing, fruit-growing and vegetable growing are developed in the region.

    Transport

    There is a regular bus transport to Varna, Dobrich, Balchik and Kavarna.

  • Comments on Kranevo  (1)
    • Aleksej from Macedonia
      Sent on 06 July 2008
      Kranevo....The best place and the best beach on the bulgarian reviera...that place has a life, has something special. next year come to this place...I go to that place for 5 years already and every year it's beter and beter..it has good people, good restaurants and drinks, also has discoteques for good party time...please come this year in kranevo and the next year we will see again:)...this sumer I will be there and I'll wait for you:))see yaa people have a great summer holiday..bye:)