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Black Sea Coast

Bulgaria's long Black Sea coastline is the country's summertime playground, attracting not just Bulgarians but tourists from across Europe and beyond. The big, purpose-built resorts here have become serious rivals to those of Spain and Greece, while independent travellers will find plenty to explore away from the parasols and jet skis.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Archaeological Museum

    Archaeological Museum

    Varna

    Exhibits at this vast museum, the best of its kind in Bulgaria, include 6000-year-old bangles, necklaces and earrings said to be the oldest worked gold…

  • Poda Conservation Centre

    Poda Conservation Centre

    Burgas

    Four lakes surrounding Burgas (Pomoriysko, Atanasovsko, Mandrensko and Burgasko) comprise 9500 hectares and represent the largest wetland system in…

  • St Anastasia Island

    St Anastasia Island

    Burgas

    This small volcanic island makes for a fun day of exploring. The island, which has served as a religious retreat, a prison and pirate bait (according to…

  • Roman Thermae

    Roman Thermae

    Varna

    The well-preserved ruins of Varna's 2nd-century-AD Roman Thermae are the largest in Bulgaria and the fourth-largest of their kind in Europe. Visitors are…

  • Historical Museum

    Historical Museum

    Black Sea Coast

    The diverse collection here includes valuable remnants from excavations carried out at the nearby Kibela (Cybele) Temple (referred to at the museum as the…

  • Primorski Park

    Primorski Park

    Varna

    Established in 1878, this large and attractive green space, overlooking the sea, stretches for about 8km and is said to be the largest of its kind in…

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Sunny Beach, across the bay from Nessebăr. Image by Axel Schwenke / CC BY-SA 2.0

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