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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.
Best beaches and recreation areas around Burgas Region
Burgas has a very extensive and beautiful coastal area. A choice of pleasant holiday resorts is very rich here. In the capital of the region, Burgas, tourists can visit one of our three … Open
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
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It won’t be difficult to find a right hotel in Burgas region, travelers can only choose the appropriate category of the hotel. One of the most popular hotels in Burgas is Primoretz … Open
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.
Best beaches and recreation areas around Burgas Region
Burgas has a very extensive and beautiful coastal area. A choice of pleasant holiday resorts is very rich here. In the capital of the region, Burgas, tourists can visit one of our three … Open
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.
Top hotels in Burgas Region for business trip or short vacation
It won’t be difficult to find a right hotel in Burgas region, travelers can only choose the appropriate category of the hotel. One of the most popular hotels in Burgas is Primoretz … Open
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.
Best beaches and recreation areas around Burgas Region
Burgas has a very extensive and beautiful coastal area. A choice of pleasant holiday resorts is very rich here. In the capital of the region, Burgas, tourists can visit one of our three … Open
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.
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Reference information
Map of all shopping areas
Shopping streets in Burgas Region
♥   Shopping area ' Aleksandrovska street' Burgas, 6.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Burgas Region
♥   Nature Park 'Strandzha' , 48.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Park 'Sinite kamani' , 97 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Park 'Zlatni pyasatsi' , 103.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Park 'Shumensko plato' , 104.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo

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Sozopol

From the series “Monochromatic Cities - Stunning Views”
Check on the map:   Distance from Burgas Region center - 17.6 km.
The main sightseeing places are placed in the Old City. There you can see several wonderful churches and admire with the antique circle that today is a place for city cultural events. Nowadays many old houses are used as museums or art galleries. Also, there has placed several great national restaurants and souvenir shops. Fans of nature can visit the Ropotamo, on its territory live about 250 species of rare birds. … Read further
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Sightseeing in regions nearby Burgas Region

Burgas
When you rest enough and want to do some sightseeing, it’s time to visit the Historical Museum that exhibits large collection of photo materials and other artifacts that throw a light upon the history of this old city. The Museum of Nature and Science will provide you with information about flora and fauna of the region. It also has a rich collection of minerals. Finally, ... Open »
Nessebar
Night life lovers won’t get bored here as when the darkness falls on the town, in Nessebar are light numerous lights of dance floors and night clubs. Don’t forget to visit local restaurants that will become a real discovery for lovers of exotic dishes. A distinctive feature of the local cuisine is a large choice of dishes with seafood. Here you can try grilled lobster ... Open »
Sunny Beach
One of the most popular resorts in Bulgaria, Sunny Beach is an award-winning location famous for its excellent climatic and environmental conditions. The nature here is truly unique and beautiful architectural buildings are the perfect complement. In this city are opened more than a hundred of hotels and hotel complexes. There is a well-equipped beach on the territory of each ... Open »
Varna Region
Varna occupies a vast area in the north-eastern part of Bulgaria. The capital of the region is the town of the same name. Varna is very attractive for tourists; excellent activities are arranged here for travelers. The Black Sea coast has stunning beach resorts. You can also find a lot of areas with beautiful nature and amazing ancient cities away from the coastline. Much of ... Open »
Varna
Varna is the largest center of theatrical and architectural art of the country. This is also one of the most popular Bulgarian resorts, which is traditionally liked by travellers from all over the world. The center is of the city is marked with the Square of Independence. This is a huge pedestrian zone. There is no transport here and so nothing breaks the calm and measured ... Open »
Golden Sands
The main peculiarity of the resort is the large number of high-quality swimming pools filled with mineral water. You will have an opportunity to try all kinds of entertainments – you can attend scuba diving school, fly on a hang glider, try parachute jumping or ride a water bicycle. When the rest on a hot beach becomes quite boring and you want to mix it with cultural ... Open »
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