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Varna (Golden Sands)

A popular Black Sea beach destination for Israelis, with the city's only kosher restaurant and an active Chabad house.

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    Our guide

    Varna and the Golden Sands beach are a popular Bulgarian summer destination for Israelis, with a hotel featuring a certified kosher restaurant and a local Chabad house.

    Stay in the kosher area of Varna (Golden Sands)

    Varna (Golden Sands) does not have one obvious Jewish quarter. Hotel Casino International (hotel listed on the site) is the anchor - book a hotel within walking distance of it rather than picking a random part of Varna (Golden Sands).

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    Common questions about Varna (Golden Sands)

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