Irakli
South of Obzor, Black Sea coast · Bulgaria
A wild Black Sea beach with a tolerated clothing-optional stretch and a camping crowd. No lidos, no rules.
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Find it
42.7700° N, 27.8830° ECrowd A clothing-optional beach with no particular gay crowd. Families, couples and regulars. Go for the sun and the swim, not the scene.
Getting there
Drive south from Varna or north from Burgas; a track leads from the main road to the beach.
The rules
Tolerated. Not designated, but going without swimwear has been the custom for years and is left alone. Rules and patrols can change, so read the signs when you arrive.
No photos of anyone, sunscreen everywhere, cover up the moment you leave the clothing-optional stretch, and head home with the light. Sunbathe, swim and keep the beach respectful for everyone.
Bulgaria is Tier 3 on our country ranking, legal but discreet. Go with your eyes open. Keep affection private, use apps carefully, and stick to venues locals recommend.
Questions people ask
Beach questions
Where exactly is Irakli?
South of Obzor, Black Sea coast, Bulgaria. The map pin is 42.7700° N, 27.8830° E.
What is Irakli like?
A wild Black Sea beach with a tolerated clothing-optional stretch and a camping crowd. No lidos, no rules.
How do I get to Irakli?
Drive south from Varna or north from Burgas; a track leads from the main road to the beach.
Method
Status says what the law and the locals allow; crowd says who is on the sand. Both come from gay-travel guides, the national naturist federations and members who were just there, scored on sources, recency, crowd, legal footing and safety. How we rank. Pins mark the beach; the gay end is described above. Last reviewed September 2026.