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Burgas Holiday & Sightseeing Guide
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A trip to Burgas
Burgas is one of the most picturesque cities in Bulgaria, and its western location on the coast of the Black Sea has made it a cultural hub with much to see and do. The city is surrounded by three picturesque lagoon lakes and is popular among tourists from around the world for its prime coastal location.
Flights to Burgas
Burgas International Airport serves as a busy hub for connecting flights to and from Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia. Flights from across Europe and North America are received in Sofia, with connecting flights to Burgas taking only 40 minutes. If you are looking for a cheap flight to Burgas try Ebookers. Taxis are widely available from the Arrivals Terminal to the centre of town, while bus and train routes are two cheaper and reliable options for getting into the city centre.
Transportation around the city is easy to use and affordable, with bus routes running across the city and to many of the surrounding suburbs and nearby seaside resort towns. Taxis are among the easiest option for travel around the city and are widely available in most areas.
Burgas
Sightseeing in Burgas
Burgas has a number of excellent museums offering information on the history and cultural heritage of the city and the wider region. A number of historical buildings provide prime photo opportunities, while performing arts institutions offer some of the area’s best entertainment.
The District Museum is among the most popular tourist sites in the city. Its impressive archaeological displays from colonial settlements provide interesting insight into the area’s past. The Burgas Art Gallery is home to outstanding collections of works from both Bulgarian and international artists, while the St Cyril and Methodius Cathedral features frescoes and a beautiful wooden altar.
Fun by night – eating, drinking and partying
The city is home to a wide range of excellent eateries offering the best in both local and international cuisine. Italian and Chinese menus are found in a number of establishments, while Bulgaria’s national dishes are found in an endless list of well respected bistros, bars and fine dining restaurants.
Burgas’ entertainment options are varied. Cocktail and disco bars provide a chic setting for much of the nightlife in the city. Many of the pubs and bars offer live entertainment, in addition to a lively and welcoming atmosphere. Nightclubs featuring the best in local and international dance music provide ample opportunities to dance the night away in a fun environment.
Fun by day – shopping and activities
The lakes surrounding the city provide a picturesque escape option from the buzz of the city. Water sports, fishing and picnicking are among the popular activities that tourists partake in on daytrips to nearby tranquil water basins. Atanassovo Lake receives many migratory birds coming from Gibraltar and the Bosphorus, with a section of the lake serving as a natural reserve.
Options for shopping in Burgas are diverse, from large shopping malls and high street stores, to a number of quaint boutiques, antique stores and second-hand book shops. Prices are generally below the European average, allowing visitors to splurge a little while on holiday.
Daytrips
The seaside city of Burgas, along the Black Sea coast, is a popular holiday destination appreciated for its natural beauty, clean beaches and clear water. Roughly 400kms east of the capital Sofia, Burgas offers an interesting but limited number of its own attractions. However, as an important port city with an interest in promoting investment and tourism, several daytrip options in and around the city, most of which adhere to an outdoor theme, are offered.
Relaxing, bird-watching, fishing and swimming are common activities enjoyed by individuals, couples and families at Atanassovo Lake. Resting between the city and the airport, the lake is in close proximity to a biosphere reserve and is itself home to a variety of animals, and the nesting location of several marsh and sea birds.
Covering roughly 30 square kilometres, Burgas Lake is the country’s largest natural lake and a popular daytrip destination with nature and wildlife enthusiasts. Bird-watchers may find much more than a day’s worth of interest here. The lake serves as the seasonal nesting site for large numbers of ibis, pelicans and herons while being home to more than 250 species of bird, 61 of which are endangered. The lake itself provides an extensive ecosystem for over 60 kinds of fish.
Must-see attractions
Founded in 1925, the District Museum of History is one of the most visited of Burgas’ few tourist attractions. Collections dating back to the oldest Black Sea coastal colonies are housed within the Archaeological Hall. The Art Gallery, constructed in 1945, exhibits the work of both foreign and local artists with numerous paintings of Renaissance period religious icons also on display.
Near the marketplace, the Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius stands as the most revered and important Bulgarian Orthodox church in Burgas, as well as being an impressive architectural structure in its own right. Heavy brick, ornate door frames and narrow arched windows, slender corner spires and a gleaming central dome precede an even more interesting interior with its frescos and wooden altar.
Best time to go
The peak summer season finds Burgas welcoming its greatest number of visitors. The summer, however, while nice for dining outdoors, can often be quite hot with temperatures frequently above 30°C.
The winter attracts its share of skiers eager for the fresh mountain powder but along the city streets gathers slush, putting a dampener on sightseeing. Fewer tourists visit in the months following the summer peak however autumn weather is mild and prices are low at this time.
Rainy day suggestions
With the majority of places of interest in Burgas being museums, it makes perfect sense to spend a rainy afternoon visiting one, or all, of them. One possibility is the Ethnographic Museum, which is itself something of a cultural edifice having been constructed in a specific type of building called a Brakalovata. The exhibit highlights the lifestyle and folklore of late 19th and early 20th century local residents. Textiles, ceramics, fabrics and costumes from this period are all on display.
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