Holidays in Burgas in 2023: A Complete Guide to the Resort and Its Attractions
The main thing about Burgas
The largest seaside city in Bulgaria after Varna is Burgas. Unlike ancient Varna, Burgas developed in the 18th century. The population of Burgas is 210 thousand people. Much of the architecture in Burgas is reminiscent of Austria at the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In the city centre and on the waterfront, many buildings from that era have been restored and add beauty and charm to the city.Weather in Burgas
Burgas has a humid subtropical climate with some continental influences. The warmest month in Burgas is July with an average temperature of +22.7°C, and the sea water is warmest in August with an average water temperature of +24.9°C.
Location
Burgas is located on the shore of the Burgas Bay and is surrounded by three lakes: Burgas, Atanasovsko and Mandrensko. There are two sand spits in Burgas: Kumluka, located between Burgas Lake and the Black Sea, about 3 km long and about 1 km wide; and Atanasovska Spit, located between Atanasovsko Lake and the Black Sea, about 1 km long.
In the waters of the Burgas Bay is the island of St. Anastasia, which is composed of volcanic rocks. Burgas is located 130 kilometers south of Varna and 360 km from Sofia .
How to get there?
You can get to Burgas by plane, there is an airport with a large air connection. Burgas Airport is located near the Sarafovo quarter and 11 km from the city center.
Of course, you can get there by bus, there is a bus station. And you can buy the cheapest bus tickets here . And by train, there is a railway station.
Buses and trolleybuses operate within the city. The price of a ticket within the city is 75 cents. If you buy it online, it will be a little cheaper. There are several official taxi companies in the city. You can order a taxi by phone.
There are car, bicycle and electric scooter rental points in the city. You can ride a steam train in the city. They travel along the route every 30 minutes.
If you arrived by car, then you should know that the city is divided into zones. The blue zone implies paid parking. Parking costs half a euro for 1 hour. You can pay by SMS or an application on your phone. If you do not pay for parking, your car will be towed and there will be a hefty fine.
Beaches of Burgas
The central beach of Burgas, stretches for two kilometers. It is located near the Sea Garden. The northern beach is almost 2 kilometers long.
How it looked today you can see in the photo. Here on the beach there were many people doing kitesurfing. The entry into the sea is not very sharp, but not shallow either, you need to watch over small children.
The sand on the beaches of Burgas has dark gray inclusions. There are many wooden paths on the beach, so it is convenient to get closer to the sea. Also, the sign in front of the beach indicates that the beach is treated against ticks.
Along the beaches there is a promenade where you can walk or ride a bike. There are restaurants and bars on the beaches. It often happens that an ethnographic restaurant is located right on the seashore on the promenade.
There are several football and volleyball fields and a playground. The beaches have lifeguard posts, changing rooms and showers. Pets are not allowed on the beach, and some beach areas are also not allowed to bring your own food and drinks. This probably means that you will need to buy it on the beach itself. Although the beaches in Burgas are cleaned, we found seaweed on the shore.
The beach, like other resorts in Bulgaria, is divided into paid and free zones. You can book a set: a tent with mattresses directly online. The price for such a set is 4 euros. And the price for an umbrella or a sun lounger in the paid zone is 60 cents.
Accommodation.
There is not as much choice of accommodation in Burgas as in Varna, but we managed to find something.
So, prices for housing this summer in the high season start from 36 euros for a whole apartment. Apartments on the first line will cost from 72 euros. Also keep in mind that in Burgas there are no hotels that offer “all inclusive” meals.
Food and what options are there?
In Burgas, hotels do not offer all-inclusive accommodation and for all tourists the main question is – where to eat? In Burgas, there are four options for food.
The first power supply option.
It is the simplest, but also the most expensive option. It is to eat in cafes or restaurants that are located throughout the city. A tip for tourists: choose those establishments that are open all year round. There, the prices are lower, and the quality is higher, because locals eat there, they will not overpay. With this method of eating, you will have to make several test orders in different establishments, read reviews, in a word, spend time before you find what suits you. And this option will be more expensive than the others.
Second option.
A budget option for food is to cook for yourself, buying products in chain stores. These are stores such as Billa, Lidl, Kaufland, Metro. With this option, the cost of food will be close to what you spent at home.
Even in Burgas we saw an abundance of vegetable and fruit shops located right on the city streets.
Third option.
It combines savings and you won’t have to cook yourself. To do this, you can buy ready-made food in those stores that have a so-called “hot display case”. Such display cases are available in Billa stores.
The fourth power supply option
This is an alternative food option and a relatively new one. Delivery of ready-made food directly to your home. In Burgas, there are several well-known services where you can order food from the list of catering establishments directly to your home. Perhaps this will not be the cheapest option, but it is very fast, comfortable and convenient. There are also online grocery stores in Bulgaria, where you can also order food with delivery directly to your home.
What to see in Burgas?
Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius
It is one of the symbols of Burgas. The church is located in the city center, on the Saints Cyril and Methodius Square. It is named after the brothers, creators of the Slavic alphabet and preachers of Christianity among the Slavic peoples. Opposite the church is a school with the same name.
Pier or bridge.
The city’s calling card. This is the place where tourists come to walk along the pier, take photos. And at the very end of the pier there is an observation deck.
From there, a panorama opens up to the east, west, north. There are information boards on the platform that explain what you can see. And to get a better look, there is a telescope installed there; to activate the device, you need to put a coin in it.
Sea Garden
It offers beautiful views of the sea. There are many places for photo shoots and just to admire the sea.
Summer Theatre
It is the center of cultural events in the summer. The green areas of the park are an open-air museum with sculptures, the result of artistic plein airs held in the city many years ago. The sea garden has an abundance of benches and bike paths.
Burgas Lighthouse
The Burgas lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in Bulgaria. It was launched by a French company.
Island of Light Anastasia
The earliest recorded human presence on the island dates back to the 4th to 6th centuries.
Aviation Museum
It is located on the territory of Burgas airport, when entering the airport you need to turn right. The museum presents planes and helicopters of civil and military aviation. Some exhibits have accessible cabins where you can take the pilot’s seat.
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The general plan of Burgas is very similar to the competing city of Varna, there is a park by the sea, a port, a seaport, a pedestrian street, a promenade. But the execution itself in detail is completely different and the city’s infrastructure is more recent.
I wonder, have you been to Burgas? And what did you like or dislike, write in the comments.
Sea water temperature in Burgas by month
