Gary Player, 2011
Thracian Cliffs
Gary Player's amphitheater of cliffs between Balchik and Kavarna, host of the 2013 Volvo World Match Play and the most spectacular course in this part of Europe.
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Bulgaria Golf Holidays
Europe's most dramatic value golf, on the cliffs of the northern Black Sea coast around Kavarna. Three championship courses, two of them by Gary Player, within a short drive of each other and of Varna airport.
Who a Bulgaria golf trip is for
Bulgaria is for the golfer who has played the usual European destinations and wants somewhere new, dramatic and genuinely good value. The clifftop courses near Kavarna deliver scenery to rival anywhere on the continent at prices well below western Europe, which makes it a smart pick for a buddies group or a society trip that wants its budget to stretch.
Three quality courses sit in a tight cluster on the coast, so one base covers the whole trip with short drives between rounds. Add warm summer weather and the beaches and seafood of the Black Sea, and it doubles as a relaxed holiday.
Courses to build the trip around
Green fees below are indicative for the 2026 season and always confirm directly before booking. Bulgaria's fees are gentle by western European standards, and buggies are usually included on the cliffside courses.
Gary Player, 2008
BlackSeaRama
A second Gary Player design near Balchik, set high on the bluff with sweeping views from Cape Kaliakra to Cape Galata and a kinder card than Thracian Cliffs.
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Ian Woosnam, 2008
Lighthouse
Ian Woosnam's resort course at Kavarna, gentler than its neighbors and the easiest of the Black Sea trio to score on, with a relaxed holiday feel.
Plan an itinerary →For a longer trip, add the inland Pirin Golf near Razlog in the mountains, or the courses around Sofia. We tailor the rota to your group and pace.
A sample four night Black Sea week
- Day 1 · Arrive at VarnaFly in, transfer about forty minutes up the coast and settle into a resort base near Kavarna or Balchik.
- Days 2 to 3 · The Player pairBlackSeaRama to warm up, then the showpiece Thracian Cliffs, with afternoons for the beach and the cliffside town of Balchik.
- Day 4 · LighthouseA relaxed final round at Woosnam's Lighthouse before a last evening of Black Sea seafood.
Short on time? Two nights is enough for the Player pair alone. We can also pair the coast with a few days in Sofia or the mountains.
Indicative package costs
The figures below are indicative third party ranges for the 2026 season, per person, excluding flights. Bulgaria is one of the best value golf destinations in Europe, with gentle green fees and well priced resort hotels. Always confirm directly before booking.
| Trip shape | Nights | Indicative per person |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal short break, two courses | 3 | From ~$1,300 |
| The full Black Sea trio | 4 | ~$1,700 to 2,600 |
| Coast plus inland golf week | 7 | ~$2,600 to 3,800 |
Ranges depend on hotel tier, courses and group size. We cost your exact itinerary to the head before you commit.
Best time to book
Play from May to October, when the coast is warm and settled. Late spring and early autumn give the kindest temperatures for walking the clifftop holes, while high summer pairs the golf with beach weather. The shoulder months are quieter and the best value, so book those early if you want them.
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Bulgaria golf holiday FAQ
When is the best time for a golf holiday in Bulgaria?
The Black Sea coast season runs May to October, with warm, settled weather through high summer. Late spring and early autumn give the kindest temperatures for walking the clifftop holes.
Which is the best golf course in Bulgaria?
Gary Player's Thracian Cliffs is the headline act, an amphitheater of clifftop holes above the Black Sea that hosted the 2013 Volvo World Match Play. His BlackSeaRama and Ian Woosnam's Lighthouse complete the trio near Kavarna.
How much does a Bulgaria golf holiday cost?
As an indicative third party guide for 2026, green fees run from about 85 to 140 euros, and a three or four night coastal break starts around 1,300 dollars per person depending on hotel and rounds. Always confirm directly before booking.
How do I get to the Bulgarian golf coast?
Fly into Varna, which is about forty minutes from the Kavarna and Balchik courses. The three courses sit within a short drive of each other, so one base covers the whole trip.
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Course photography sourced via Google. Black Sea coast imagery courtesy of the venues and Google Maps contributors.