Low prices
Book flights to Burgas (BOJ) with Eurowings for as little as €49.99*.
Bulgaria is a popular holiday destination, not least because of its extensive sandy beaches around the Golden Sands and Sunny Beach areas. The sun-drenched port city of Burgas is also well worth a visit. The city of Burgas, with a population of just over 200,000, is Bulgaria’s fourth largest city after Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna. It is the ideal starting point to get to know this Black Sea country from its most beautiful side and enjoy a varied holiday.
This lively city lies in the east of Bulgaria in a beautiful bay surrounded by picturesque nature reserves and an impressive lake landscape. Many restaurants and cafés In the historic centre of the city tempt you to linger a while, and shopaholics will find everything their heart desires on Bulgaria’s longest pedestrian zone.
The Sea Garden is the green lung of the city. This extensive park, stretching for several kilometres along the beach of the Black Sea coast, invites you to take long walks in an exotic setting among hundreds of species of plants and flowers. Enjoy the view over the Black Sea and take in the breathtaking sunsets. The Sea Garden also hosts the annual Sand Festival. Many visitors flock to see the impressive sand sculptures every year.
Beach holidaymakers will not be disappointed in Burgas either. The two beaches – North Beach and Central Beach – are very centrally located and are especially popular with families. Things are much quieter at Salt Pans Beach. This extensive beach is defined by its black sand and attracts not only those who prefer more peace and quiet, but also plenty of water sports enthusiasts such as kite surfers who like to take advantage of the good winds in the afternoon.
There are many historical sites and ancient settlements around Burgas to discover, such as the ancient Aquae Calidae Baths or the Sveta Anastasia Monastery, which is located on a small island off the coast. A day trip to the nearby town of Nessebar is also highly recommended. The entire old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and fascinates visitors with its countless historical sights and monuments.
You can really relax in the mineral spas of Burgas. The hot springs were highly prized long ago by the Greeks and Romans in ancient times. Lake Atanassov is also renowned as a spa. The valuable minerals contained in the mud and the lye pools are said to relieve pain and to have healing qualities. Nature lovers and birdwatchers are also drawn by the beauty of the lake with its shimmering pink water. It is home to many native animal species and 70 percent of all bird species in Bulgaria have their habitat here.
Saturday, 21/12/2024
Sunday, 22/12/2024
Monday, 23/12/2024