Sightseeing in Burgas Region - what to see. Complete travel guide

Burgas is the largest region in Bulgaria; its administrative center is a beautiful city of the same name. Burgas province attracts travelers with its priceless historical monuments and picturesque beaches; some of the most amazing beach resorts in Bulgaria are situated there.

It’s worth to start your acquaintance with the historical heritage of the region with the city of Burgas, which is home to the most important historical and cultural sites of national importance. The symbol of the city is a charming Sea Garden. It has become a permanent venue for colorful national holidays and festivals. Besides the luxurious beds and exotic plants, you can see some interesting monuments in the garden; there is a small zoo here too.

It will be interesting to visit the Regional Historic Museum, which was opened in 1925. Its collection includes a lot of interesting archaeological finds, including antique jewelry, household items, old coins and weapons, as well as items of religious value and a rich collection of ceramic tableware. Among the religious sites of interest, St. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral is notable; the amazing wooden altar and murals have survived there. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

There also many important attractions outside Burgas. The historic center of Nessebar is a landmark of world importance. Here you can admire the ruins of prehistoric buildings, as well as have a stroll through the extensive archaeological areas. Nessebar is famous for the famous Church of Christ Pantocrator built in the 13th century. A century later, it has been preserved in its original form. It’s a major landmark of these places.

Pomorie has numerous historical monuments too; Sozopol is a great place for excursions. Walking through its historic district, you can see buildings of different eras. For many years the undisputed symbol of Sozopol has been the Church of St. Mary decorated with artful wooden iconostasis created by local craftsmen. In the immediate vicinity of Sozopol there is interesting Archaeological Museum housing a unique collection of Greek vases.

Travelers wishing to diversify their leisure with nature tours are recommended to visit resort town of Obzor. It’s famous not only for its beautiful beaches, but also for mineral springs, which are visited daily by hundreds of people. The coastal territory of Burgas is rich in interesting natural sights, so beach goers will have an opportunity to participate in fascinating excursions.

Larger towns of Burgas have numerous attractive shops, markets, and shopping centers that offer many exclusive locally produced goods. For many years, the region has been famous for its rose oil. This precious oil is also the key ingredient in various cosmetics and perfumes. It is easy to find specialty stores that offer cosmetics by local brands in virtually all towns. Local markets offer inexpensive clothes and shoes produced by local craftsmen. Travelers also enjoy visiting food stalls that are always open on markets.

Local farmers traditionally bring their best products to these markets. Visitors are welcome to sample various types of sausages and cheese, smoked meat, and, of course, popular local desserts. By the way, sujuk and lukum are the most popular desserts that travelers like to eat and bring home as souvenirs. In many towns, there are special stores that offer alcohol produced by local distilleries. In such shops, visitors will find tiny bottles with mint and anise liqueurs, and traditional rakija vodka.

Linen items are another popular souvenir choice that travelers enjoy purchasing in Burgas. High-quality linen is used to make attractive clothes and amazing home textile. Patterns and ornaments in the national style are an essential element of such items. Nesebar is also rich in specialty stores. This town is famous for its rich traditions in ceramics. Professional masters still create quality and unique ceramics and decorations that are available for sale.

Tourists will also be interested in visiting Nesebar’s jewelry workshops that offer reasonably priced and amazingly beautiful silver items. If you plan to bring new clothes and jewelry from your vacation in Burgas, consider visiting it in August or February as this is the time when local shops offer discounted prices. The majority of shops and largest markets of the region are located in the city of Burgas.