Black Sea Rama is the third Bulgarian resort to make the NCG Top 100 European Golf Resorts list, following Lighthouse and Thracian Cliffs. Black Sea Rama offers a championship golf course, wellness centre and a stunning range of villas and apartments located across the property.

The golf course was designed by the great Gary Player. It was the first championship golf course to be designed and constructed in all of Bulgaria, with Player then also going on to be the man behind the design at Thracian Cliffs. Black Sea Rama’s course plays at 200 metres above sea level, to provide glorious views of the Black Sea, while offering a stern test for golfers of all abilities. 

Located in the centre of the resort is the practice facility, which provides the perfect place for guests to warm up before a round. The Black Sea Rama Golf Academy also runs out of the facilities, which includes a driving range and short game area. There are three practice greens along with a couple of bunkers for golfers to practise those dreaded sand shots. The Academy also runs lessons and tuition for players of all ages and abilities, with a Junior Academy also being held throughout the summer months.

Away from the golf course, Black Sea Rama is also the home to a Sports & Wellness Centre, which features two hard tennis courts. There is also a fitness centre with a diverse range of gym equipment, and the wellness centre has an extensive list of treatments, including massages, facial treatments, hydrotherapy and more. 

In terms of accommodation, Black Sea Rama seems to have a little bit of everything. There is a boutique hotel which has 20 rooms, while there are several forms of villa. The Bell Tower Villas, Individual Villas and Green Villas all offer something slightly different, with the cluster of the former also including the Kids Club at the resort. 

Bulgaria is certainly an up and coming nation when it comes to golf and golfing holidays, but Black Sea Rama should definitely be somewhere that you look at. 

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Like Thracian Cliffs just down the road, the golf course at Black Sea Rama is also a Gary Player design, with the South African being the man behind the 18-hole layout. However, this was the first completed project from the nine-time major champion in Eastern Europe. The course, which was also the first championship golf course in Bulgaria, sits 200 metres above sea level, and provides incredible views over the Black Sea, from which the resort gets its name. 

The Par 72, 18-hole lay-out comes in at more than 7,250 yards, making it longer than either of its Bulgarian neighbours. Despite being 200 metres above sea level, the course actually plays relatively flat, and allows golfers to see all the trouble that lies in front of them. 

The course opens up with a gentle par-5, before two dog-leg par-4s at the north east of the resort. Water first comes into play on the 4th hole, which turns to the left around one of the several lakes on the property. 5, 6 and 7 also feature water hazards. Three of the last four holes also have water in view from the tee, while the closing hole at Black Sea Rama is a 245 yard par-3, where a par will certainly feel like a birdie. 

Along with the stunning championship golf course, Black Sea Rama is also the home to a world class Golf Academy. The Academy occupies more than 1200 square metres of the property.

The state of the art practice facility includes a covered driving range and a short game practice area, which has three practice greens and two bunkers. The range also features an indoor Learning Centre, which has a golf simulator and some of the latest technology to analyse swings.

Krasi Panayotov is the Head Professional at Black Sea Rama, and he is a PGA-qualified professional of both the PGA of GB&I and the Bulgarian PGA. He and his team offer lessons and coaching to golfers of all abilities, helping with learning the fundamentals of the sport, through to tweaking the swings of experienced golfers. Lessons are available in Bulgarian, English and French.

There is also a Kids Golf Academy at the Black Sea Rama Golf Academy. During the summer holidays, Black Sea Rama organises group golf lessons for kids ages 6 to 12 every Saturday morning. These lessons run through the summer, from June to August.

There is a range of accommodation options at Black Sea Rama, which are spread out across the southern side of the resort. Black Sea Rama is the home to a number of villas and a boutique hotel to offer guests from all parties the perfect stay on the Bulgarian coastline.

The Boutique Hotel sits in the centre of the resort, and is located next to the clubhouse for the golf course. The hotel features 20 rooms, each of which comes with a living area as well as bedroom, and stunning views out to the Black Sea. The hotel also has its own heated indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with a Finnish sauna and jacuzzi.

Away from the hotel, there are several forms of villa on offer at Black Sea Rama. The Bell Tower Villas sit in the southeastern corner of the resort, next to the Sports & Wellness Centre. The Black Sea Rama Kids Club is housed within the Bell Tower Villas section of the resort. There are 28 villas on offer, with both one- and two-bedroom offerings. 

The Green Villas sit in between the 10th and 17th holes of the golf course, and are made from natural resources to make them more environmentally friendly. Meanwhile, the Individual Villas sit along the southern side of the resort and can accommodate up to eight people. These offer either sea views or golf course views and offer a luxurious stay.

The Black Sea Rama Golf & Villa Resort is also the proud home to a stunning wellness centre, which is located in the south east corner of the resort. 

There is an extensive list of treatments and massages on offer at the Black Sea Rama Wellness Centre. Guests can enjoy hydration therapy and anti-aging therapies when it comes to facial treatments while there is an extensive range of aromatherapy treatments as well. Golf and sports massages are also available, along with body peels.

There is also a range of sporting activities for guests to partake in. There are two hard courts available for guests who would like to play tennis, while bicycles are available to be rented out. There is also a fitness centre so guests can work out in the gym, which features some of the latest gym equipment.

Where is Black Sea Rama located? 
Black Sea Rama is situated on the coast of the Black Sea, on the eastern side of Bulgaria. It is situated between Balchik and Kavarna, with Varna itself being the largest city in the region.

What is the nearest airport to Black Sea Rama? 
Varna Airport, the third busiest airport in the country, is around 40 miles to the southwest of Black Sea Rama. Several flights from Varna go to the nation’s capital, Sofia, with Sofia Airport operating daily flights to the majority of European countries. 

What golf facilities does Black Sea Rama offer? 
The Black Sea Rama Golf Academy offers golfers pure turf, with no mats in use. The driving range can be used from both sides and can accommodate up to sixty people at a time. It also has three practice greens and two bunkers. There are also club holders and cleaning accessories in action on the driving range.

Does Black Sea Rama offer golf lessons? 
Like all resorts, there are lessons on offer at Black Sea Rama. Head Professional Krasi Panayotov is a PGA-qualified instructor, and a member of the PGA of GB&I and Bulgaria. Lessons can be in Bulgarian, English and French, with the aim of improving golfers of all ages and abilities. 

What are the green fees at Black Sea Rama? 
Due to the climate around the Black Sea, the price of a green fee remains the same year round at Black Sea Rama. To play 18 holes will cost €95 for visitors, while hotel guests receive a discount, and pay just €80.

Is Black Sea Rama suitable for families? 
The Black Sea Rama resort has its own Kids Club, which is aimed at keeping children between the ages of 3 and 7 entertained. Located next to the Bell Tower, the Kids’ Club has recently been opened, and there is a team of qualified staff who look after children and keep them entertained through a mix of activities and games.

The Black Sea Rama Golf Academy also runs a Kids Academy throughout the summer months. Every Saturday morning, there are lessons for children aged between 6 and 12, organised by the Academy and its team of qualified professionals.

What accommodation is on offer at Black Sea Rama? 
There is a glorious array of accommodation available at Black Sea Rama, with villas, apartments and studios on offer. The villas are split into three main sections - Green Villas, Bell Tower Villas and Individual Villas - with each offering their own little slice of luxury on the Bulgarian coastline.

What other resorts are nearby? 
Within a five-mile stretch of Black Sea coastline, there are three stunning resorts, all of which have a place on the NCG Top 100 European Golf Resorts list. Black Sea Rama is one of those, with Lighthouse sitting to its west, while Thracian Cliffs is a few miles to the east.

 

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