Guarded beach
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Source: Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism (on-site inspections). Prices may be outdated — confirm on the beach.
Photos from the Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism beach registry.
Kranevo (Bulgarian: Кранево) is a coastal village on the northern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, part of Balchik Municipality, Dobrich Province. It is located in the historical region of Southern Dobruja. Between 1913 and 1940 it was part of Romania, being its southernmost settlement.
Source: Kranevo · Wikipedia
edit The settlement was founded in the Ancient period, probably by the ancient Thracians and in the next periods was part of the Roman, Bulgarian and Ottoman Empires. Its name during Ottoman rule was Ekrene, and Ecrene under Romanian administration. Due to the constant landslide activity in the area, the activity of the lighthouse was stopped. Not far from it are the remains of
Source: Kranevo · Wikipedia
Within ~2 km of the beach, from OpenStreetMap.
Within 500 m of the beach. Hours and details from OpenStreetMap — verify before visiting.
Does Kranevo-North have lifeguards?
Yes — Kranevo-North is an officially guarded beach with seasonal lifeguards on duty during the bathing season (typically 1 June to 30 September). Always follow the lifeguards' instructions and the colour of the flag they fly.
Is Kranevo-North a Blue Flag beach?
Yes — Kranevo-North holds the international Blue Flag award for the 2026 season. The award recognises excellent water quality, environmental management, safety services, and accessible amenities.
What is the water quality at Kranevo-North?
Water quality at Kranevo-North is officially classified as **excellent** under the EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC, based on multi-year sampling by the European Environment Agency. Excellent is the highest of the four classifications.
Can I rent an umbrella or sunbed at Kranevo-North?
Yes — Kranevo-North has a concession that rents umbrellas and sunbeds. Indicative prices reported to the Ministry of Tourism are shown above (in €, converted from BGN at the fixed BNB rate). Prices may be 1–2 seasons stale; verify on the beach.
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