Today we want to introduce you to a new tennis travel destination: Bulgaria.
Along the fine sandy Black Sea coast, numerous hotels offer inviting tennis holidays – with the sea right on your doorstep. The Albena region, in particular, boasts a diverse range of tennis options. With 19 ITF-certified clay courts, Albena provides the perfect opportunity to prepare for the tennis season under the Bulgarian sun.
But of course, the region is also a great travel destination for summer and autumn - the Mediterranean climate offers tennis holidaymakers the best conditions, especially in spring and autumn, to start or extend the tennis season early.
The magnificent beaches offer excellent opportunities for relaxation during the season. And of course, TennisTraveller have a wide range of water sports to choose from. Overall, the sporting opportunities around Albena are vast and exceptionally well-developed. Golfers will also find plenty to enjoy in this region, with several golf courses to choose from. A comprehensive spa and wellness center, complete with its own medical center, leaves nothing to be desired.
Bulgaria proves to be a diverse travel destination, not just around Albena: from the Black Sea to the Balkan Mountains with their numerous caves and gorges perfect for trekking, or the renowned Bansko ski resort. The country also boasts a rich history and culture. Sofia, the capital, has become a vibrant, modern city.
Overall, tourism in Bulgaria is on the rise – visitor numbers have been increasing in recent years – and visitors from the EU in particular are popular with Bulgarian tourists. Among these tourists, there is also a growing number of sports tourists, especially tennis enthusiasts.
Overall, tennis is becoming increasingly popular in Bulgaria: since Grigor Dimitrov became one of the best tennis players in the world, interest among the local population has also risen. As a result, several international professional tournaments are once again being held in Bulgaria. In September, there is also an international ITF Seniors tournament for all players aged 35 and over . This tournament is also held in Albena on the Black Sea coast.
Not only is the tournament scene growing: the training and promotion of tennis talents is also being promoted in several tennis academies, including that of former top-10 player Magdalena Maleeva.
All in all, Bulgaria is a tennis destination that many of you probably haven't even considered yet. It's definitely worth taking a look at the ever-increasing number of hotel and camp offers, which still boast excellent value for money .
And of course, we've already featured a few tennis hotels and tennis camps on our TennisTraveller - take a look!
Hotel Flamingo Grand in Albena
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