Burgas Region
Burgas region is located in southeastern Bulgaria and is the second largest region after Sofia. In the area wine production is well developed, as evidenced by the large quantities of wine produced for export. The Black Sea and the thermal mineral springs make the area attractive for balneological and sea tourism. Pomorie, Nessebar, Sunny Beach, Sozopol, Primorsko, Tsarevo and Ahtopol are the main holiday villages and resorts that attract tourists. At the same time, the Longong riparian forests, the Strandja Mountain and the Sakar Mountains, as well as the natural reserves are a prerequisite for the development of eco and hunting tourism.
The cultural richness of the area is well known. Old Nessebar is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Thracian mounds, Greek cities and medieval fortresses have left their prints and remains in the region. Preserved till nowadays is the nestinarstvo – dancing on live coals that are performed during the holiday of St. St. Constantine and Elena.
The region in numbers
415 000 inhabitants
3 from the 100 national tourist sites
7447 sq. km. total area
Accommodation in Burgas Region
Sites in the Burgas area
Salt Museum Pomorie
The only salt museum not only in Bulgaria but for the whole Eastern Europe is located in the town of Pomorie, 20 km away from Burgas. It is dedicated to the production of salt through solar evaporation of seawater. The museum showcases the ancient Alchialos method for salt production.
Archaeological Museum Nesebar
The Museum in Nesebar is one of the most visited attractions in the town. The museum has four exhibition halls chronologically following the development of the town through the different historical periods.
