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Област БургасNasomatrix at Bulgarian Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Southern Black Sea

Burgas Province

Област Бургас

Long beaches, ancient peninsulas, salt lakes and the forested Strandzha coast make this Bulgaria's most varied seaside region.

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Start with the provincial city

БургасNasomatrix at Bulgarian Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
City guide

Burgas

Бургас

Burgas is more than a transport stop for the southern coast: its long Sea Garden, pedestrian centre, museums, cultural spaces and bird-rich lakes make a relaxed city break.

  • Sea Garden & pier
  • Lakes, birds & salt
  • Seafood & port culture
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Село Бръшлян / Brashlyan villageDragomir Keranov · CC BY-SA 3.0

Local characterМестен характерLokaler CharakterL’esprit des lieuxCarácter localCarattere localeIdentidade localLokaal karakterLokalny charakterMístní charakterSpecific localΤοπικός χαρακτήραςYerel kimlikМестный колоритМісцевий колоритЛокални духLokalni karakterHelyi arculatالطابع المحليאופי מקומיस्थानीय पहचान地方特色

Brashlyan villageСело Бръшлян

A Strandzha architectural reserve of dark timber houses, stone walls and quiet forest paths.

Explore the placeРазгледай мястотоDen Ort entdeckenDécouvrir le lieuExplora el lugarEsplora il luogoExplore o lugarOntdek de plekOdkryj to miejsceProzkoumat místoDescoperă loculΕξερευνήστε τον τόποYeri keşfedinОткрыть это местоВідкрити це місцеИстражите местоIstražite mjestoFedezd fel a helyetاستكشف المكانגלו את המקוםइस जगह को जानें探索此地
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Explore the province

Морската градина и езерата на БургасNasomatrix at Bulgarian Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Burgas

Burgas Sea Garden & lakes

Морската градина и езерата на Бургас

A relaxed coastal city walk linking the Sea Garden, pier, cultural spaces and bird-rich lagoons.

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Старият НесебърMrPanyGoff · CC BY-SA 3.0Nessebar

Old Nessebar

Старият Несебър

A UNESCO peninsula of medieval churches, timber houses, sea views and layers of Thracian, Greek and Roman history.

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Старият СозополNenko Lazarov · CC BY 2.5Sozopol

Sozopol Old Town

Старият Созопол

Wooden Black Sea houses, small galleries, rocky coves and a harbour built over ancient Apollonia.

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Поморийското езеро и старият градBoby Dimitrov from Sofia, Bulgaria · CC BY-SA 2.0Pomorie

Pomorie salt lake & old town

Поморийското езеро и старият град

A narrow seaside town known for salt pans, therapeutic mud, wine and a Thracian beehive tomb.

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Село БръшлянDragomir Keranov · CC BY-SA 3.0Brashlyan

Brashlyan village

Село Бръшлян

A Strandzha architectural reserve of dark timber houses, stone walls and quiet forest paths.

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БегликташFilipov Ivo · CC BY-SA 4.0Maslen Nos near Primorsko

Beglik Tash

Бегликташ

Huge naturally rounded blocks were incorporated into a Thracian rock sanctuary overlooking the forests and bays south of Primorsko.

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Резерват по река РопотамоOriginal uploader was Evgord at bg.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Ropotamo south of Sozopol

Ropotamo River reserve

Резерват по река Ропотамо

A slow coastal river winds through floodplain forest, dunes and wetlands before meeting the Black Sea.

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Атанасовско езероEvgord at Bulgarian Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Northern Burgas

Atanasovsko Lake

Атанасовско езеро

Salt pans and shallow lagoons on the Via Pontica migration corridor create exceptional birdwatching and sunset scenery.

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Лъвската главаOriginal uploader was Evgord at bg.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Ropotamo reserve

Lion's Head rock

Лъвската глава

A weathered volcanic outcrop resembles a lion's profile above the Ropotamo valley and the coastal forest.

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Directions

Public transport

Buses and trains

Burgas has rail, intercity buses and an airport. Coastal buses are frequent in season; remote Strandzha villages need careful timetable planning.

Bulgarian food

Local food

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Black Sea mussels · fried sprat · fish soup · fig jam

Shopska saladViktorija N. Ivanov / Wikimedia Commons
Salad · vegetarian

Shopska salad

The classic first order: tomatoes, cucumber and peppers under a generous snowy layer of white brined cheese.

What's in it Tomatoes, cucumber, roasted or fresh pepper, onion, parsley and sirene cheese.
BanitsaBiso / Wikimedia Commons
Breakfast · pastry

Banitsa

Crisp filo layers wrapped around eggs, yogurt and white cheese—a warm Bulgarian breakfast staple.

What's in it Filo pastry, eggs, yogurt, sirene cheese and butter or oil.
TaratorSumit Surai / Wikimedia Commons
Cold soup · vegetarian

Tarator

A cooling yogurt and cucumber soup served cold—simple, fresh and especially popular in summer.

What's in it Yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, walnuts, water and a little oil.
KavarmaJeroen Kransen / Wikimedia Commons
Slow-cooked main

Kavarma

Rich meat and vegetables slowly cooked with paprika and savory, often arriving sizzling in a clay pot.

What's in it Pork or chicken, onion, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and spices.
KebapcheBiso / Wikimedia Commons
Grill · street favorite

Kebapche

Seasoned minced meat shaped into long rolls and grilled over high heat for a smoky crust.

What's in it Minced pork or mixed meat, cumin, black pepper and salt.
SarmiBiso / Wikimedia Commons
Home cooking · seasonal

Sarmi

Small vine or cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory rice filling, with or without minced meat.

What's in it Vine or cabbage leaves, rice, onion, herbs and optionally minced meat.
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