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About Bourgas Area
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Scenic, historic and big on fun, Bulgaria’s Bourgas region has heaps to offer every sort of sun seeker – as well as some of the best beaches on the Black Sea. Sunny Beach takes centre stage and can't wait to show off its love of good times. Think bustling beaches, waterparks and shopping by day, then happy hours and bar-hopping by night. Fancy a taste of tradition? That’s where Nessebar and Sozopol's Old Towns come in. But it’s St Vlas you want to swing by if beach cabanas and casinos are more your thing. Pomorie's mud baths are pretty fab too. Ancient ruins and authentic cuisine? They’re all part and parcel if you’re up for exploring. Best of all, it’s pretty purse-friendly around these parts too.
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Language

Bulgarian

Currency

Bulgarian Lev

Time difference

+2hrs

Local beer

£1.50

Three-course meal for two

£30.20

Average flight time

4hrs

A great value all-rounder

Taking centre stage here is Sunny Beach – a purpose-built playground that specialises in good times and great value. It’s all golden beaches, waterparks and kicking back by day, but it’s a different story at night when the streets come alive with activity. Take your pick from family-flavoured spots hosting quiz and karaoke nights, to booze cruises and party-hard clubs where you can dance all night.

Slow the pace

You don’t have to go far for something a little swankier. In St Vlas, mountain scenery meets a modern marina, casinos and cocktail bars for that A-list look. Nearby Obzor’s sleepy sands are really something, while its charming town square and pretty palm-filled park make for the best sunny afternoon strolls.

Adventures await

UNESCO-protected Nessebar is the one to beat for a bit of sightseeing. Discover the real deal as you navigate its narrow streets, poke around Byzantine churches, and tuck into some beautiful Balkan seafood dishes by the handsome harbour. You could also saddle up for a scenic ride through the stunning Sea Garden park in Bourgas, or pop to Pomorie to wallow in the healing power of mud.

Beaches

Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast is famed for its good-looking golden beaches, so expect your fair share of super sands to sink into. The main beaches are pretty bustling and centre around good times, which means beach bars, water sports and seaside attractions are all on tap.
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Sights

Towns up and down this coast tick off all you need for a spot of sightseeing. Think historic buildings and museums to explore, alongside pretty parks for sunshine pit-stops. Nessebar’s UNESCO-protected peninsula should be number one on your list, but prehistoric rocks and a bumper list of stunning churches are also on the menu.
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Activities

A mega mountain backdrop means outdoor adventures are always calling for sporty types and nature-lovers. Meanwhile, traditional villages are a great way to find out about Bulgarian folklore if you’re after a culture fix. Fun-lovers, you’ve got seaside fairs and waterparks to look forward to.
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Eating and drinking (beaches)

You’ll find this region majors in something for everyone. From Mexican feasts to Thai banquets and English fry-ups, you’re guaranteed a world of choice. But don’t leave without trying some Bulgarian classics like hearty pork stew, fried tsatsa fish and zesty shopska salad, all washed down with local wine.
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Shopping (beaches)

It’s a mixed bag on the shopping front. One minute you could be pocketing labels you love in a glossy mall with purse-friendly prices and the next, haggling over handmade ceramics in a centuries-old shop. Look out for pop-up stalls selling all your beachy essentials and kitsch souvenirs too.
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