A Tourist’s Guide to Burgas

To Put It Simply, You Will Adore Burgas

Burgas, Bulgaria, on the Black Sea, is one of the most interesting places in Bulgaria because it is underrated, modest, and hard to resist. There is more than plenty to do there for tourists, including natural sights, museums, and delicious cuisine.

Here are the five best reasons to go to Burgas.

1. Scenic Value Within Urban Areas
The salty waters of the Burgas Lakes provide a refreshing place to cool down after a day of sightseeing the city and its nearby Roman monuments.

2. Superior Museums
The Burgas Archaeological Museum is a great place to learn about the city’s history, but there are also several other museums to visit, including those dedicated to Bulgarian national dress, local fauna, and artisan jewelry.

3. Stunning Religious Buildings
The Surp Hach Armenian Church and the Saints Cyril and Methodius Church, both of which feature breathtaking murals inside, are two of Burgas’ most enthralling churches.

 

4. Beaches in Burgas Along the Black Sea
You may easily go from the museums in Burgas to the beach resorts in the area, such as Sunny Beach, which is about 20 miles to the north of the city.

The Burgas Festival of the Soul
Spirit of Burgas is a music festival held on the city beach in the month of August, including international headliners from the pop and electronic dance music scenes (along with 50,000 revelers).

 

 

 

The Best of Burgas

1. Coastal Culture in Sea Gardens
The Sea Gardens, designed by Bulgarian landscape architect Georgi Duhtev in 1910, are widely regarded as one of the country’s most picturesque green spaces. This beachfront park spans across 150 acres of shoreline and is home to rare flora from all corners of the globe. Sea Casino, a cultural and leisure center; the Snail, an outdoor amphitheater with weekly performances; and other sculptures are just a few of the sights to see. A number of annual celebrations take place in Burgas, Bulgaria. These include the Flora International Flower Show, the International Folklore Festival, the Spirit of Burgas Music Festival, and the Turn on the City Contemporary Art Festival.

2. Spa Day at No Cost in Beautiful Lake Atanasovsko
The restorative qualities of the black mud and lye pools of Lake Atanasovsko have made them famous across the world. The lake, which has been naturally fertile for ages, serves as an open-air bath and is rich in elements including silicates, sand, gypsum, iron, aluminum compounds, hydroxides, and salts. The thermal qualities of Lake Atanasovsko have been believed to alleviate pain and inflammation, speed wound healing, and cut down on scarring. Because it contains calcium, iodine, and phosphorus, the lake is highly suggested for persons with skin conditions including arthritis and plexitis. A large number of avian species pass through the region annually.

3. Natural Bulgarian Wonders in the Poda Protected Area
Natural beauties abound in the Poda Protected Area, a wildlife reserve. The permanent display highlights the rich flora, fauna, and amphibian life in Bulgaria and welcomes visitors. Some of the world’s most famous migratory birds, such the Eurasian spoonbill and the great cormorant, stop by this area every year. The Poda River is a major intersection on the Via Pontica, the second-busiest migratory route in Europe. The pygmy cormorant, Dalmatian pelican, and white-headed duck are just a few of the endangered birds that may be seen by birdwatchers this winter. The reserve is also home to the endangered otter, the smallest European animal, the Etruscan shrew, and the biggest snake in Bulgaria, the eastern four-lined snake.

4. St. Anastasia Island: Mysterious to This Day
St. Anastasia Island, located in Burgas Bay in the Black Sea, is a 12-meter-tall volcanic rock island. The island, which is around two acres in size, is steeped in myth and folklore. It is reported that the monks who lived in the monastery on the island prayed to St. Anastasia for protection whenever pirates threatened. When they called on her, she sent a storm that broke the pirate ship in two. The fossilized remnants of the ship are clearly discernible. The island is home to a number of interesting landmarks, including a hotel and restaurant serving traditional Burgas cuisine, a lighthouse constructed in 1889 by a French firm, and a church from the 15th century with several Medieval murals.

5. Old World Charm in the Ethnographic Museum of Burgas
The Ethnographic Museum, located not far from the Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius, is a palazzo from the nineteenth century. The nestinarka, kuker, enyova bulya, and lazarka costumes are only some of the highlights of the museum’s collection of traditional objects from Burgas. The museum is an archaeological, ethnographic, and natural history gallery dedicated to the preservation of the local past. The center also has a collection of furniture, jewelry, and weavings that are open to the public.

 

 

 

 

The Best of Burgas’s Attractions

A Guide to Burgas’s Restaurants
Neptun and Ethno are two of the most prestigious restaurants in Burgas, and both specialize on seafood. BBQ lovers will also like Rose. The average cost of a dinner will be between лв20 and лв30.

What time of year is best to visit Burgas
If you visit Burgas, you should go in the summer. If you want to go in the summer, July is ideal since the lakes are warm and the temperature seldom drops below 80 degrees.

Route Instructions to Burgas
Plane
There are direct flights to major cities including London and Moscow from Burgas Airport (BOJ). Take the 15 bus from there; it costs 1 and takes half an hour.

Rail links from Burgas to Sofia and beyond, including Romania and Russia, are first-rate (and resorts along the Black Sea coast).

Car
Both the A1 and the E87 follow the shoreline from Varna in the north to Burgas in the south.

Bus Eurolines operates international bus service into the heart of Burgas. To go to the main hotels and sights, just take a bus to the Central Bus Station (South).

Bulgaria Transfer
If you book your transfer in advance, you won’t have to worry about locating a taxi or other kind of public transportation at Brugas.