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Things to do
* swimming and sunbathing
* travel to small ancient towns of Nesebar and Sozopol
* see the ruins of ancient churches and fortresses
* birdwatching on Burgas Lakes
* taste local fish, tartar and shopska salad
* travel to small ancient towns of Nesebar and Sozopol
* see the ruins of ancient churches and fortresses
* birdwatching on Burgas Lakes
* taste local fish, tartar and shopska salad
Attractions and sights
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Remnants of fortress walls from Roman times and the Middle Ages, old Byzantine and Bulgarian churches, antique 18th century houses. UNESCO World Heritage Site, 35 km from Burgas.
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The oldest town on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, 35 km from Burgas. A nice place for romantic walks along the narrow cobbled streets, among the little shops offering hand crafted pottery, crocheting, and jewelry.
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Sand castles, towers, marine animals, mermaids, pirates, fairy creatures and more. Some sculptures are as high as 8 meters, or more. Built with 2,500 tons special rain- resistant sand.
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Waterfront park, planted with trees, shrubs and hundreds of plants from all continents. Many sculptures are sparse around.
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Group of coastal lakes of varying saltiness, inhabited by a large number of rare species of birds, fish and mammals.
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The oldest church in Bourgas, dedicated to Cyril and Methodius, two Byzantine Greek monks - brothers born in the 9th Century who brought Christianity to the Slavic peoples and invented Cyrillic alphabet.
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St. Anastasia Island is a Bulgarian islet in the Black Sea. It is located 1.5 km off the coast near Chernomorets, at 12 metres above sea level, and embraces a territory of one hectare.
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Lake Mandrensko or Lake Mandra is the southernmost of the Burgas Lakes, located in the immediate proximity of the Black Sea and close to Burgas.
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When to go
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Best time to go:
Best time to travel June through August
How to get there
by car: 15 minutes from the Burgas airport to city center