Bourgas
Bourgas is the fourth largest city in Bulgaria, situated in the
south-eastern part of the country. The climate here is temperately
continental with a distinct impact from the Black Sea. The town is an
industrial centre too. It's not famous as a beach resort (although few
beaches you can find), but more as a turning point to the big southern
Black Sea resorts in Bulgaria like Sunny
Beach , Nessebar, Sozopol
, Dyuni
, elenite
, etc. The Airport of Bourgas is the one where the international flights
land in the summer.
Anyway, if you are interested in this city, here is some information.
The Port of Bourgas is the biggest sea port in the country. A Duty Free
Zone was established in 1989 with the objective to create most attractive
conditions for foreign investors. The favorable geographical location and
advanced transport infrastructure of Bourgas are good prerequisites for
development of tourism and trade. Bourgas is not only an important
industrial centre in the country, it has also considerable resources for
tourism. What attracts people here mostly is undoubtedly the sea. Art and
culture, together with propagation of cultural values is fostered by 7
state-owned and 11 municipal institutes. On the territory of Bourgas
municipality there are 2 universities and 4 colleges comprising more than
6200 Bulgarian and foreign students. Bourgas is not only an important
industrial centre in the country, it has also considerable resources for
tourism. What attracts people here mostly is undoubtedly the sea. The city
is a starting point for visiting the seaside resorts in the area - The
Slantchev Bryag resort and The Elenite
holiday village to the north and The Duni holiday village, renowned for
its unique architectural composition, to the south. Bourgas is the
largest city in Southeastern Bulgaria. It spreads on four terraces near
the Bourgas creek. Bourgas is a town without running rivers. The
surrounding lakes take in water from the rivers Aitoska, Russokastrenska,
Sredetska and Fakiiska. Port Bourgas is the biggest Bulgarian sea port.
The amazing combination of sea, sun and virgin nature make Bourgas a
favorite spot for many holiday-makers.
The artistic spirit of the local people adds up to the unique
atmosphere of peace and isolation from the hectic city life. only Bourgas
enables you to enjoy the breathtaking folklore show of the Balkan
countries in the International folklore festival; the rich variety of
colors and odors in the annual National exhibition FLORA - Bourgas
excite every citizen and visitor of the town.
The event is held under the motto "Nature - Man - Harmony"; in no other
place, but Bourgas one can feel the rhythm and enjoy the dances of the
International contest for standard and Latin and American dances; only
Bourgas will give you a warm welcome - hospitality and kindness of the
southerners are deeply moving; the emotional Bourgas nights will remain a
never-to-be-forgotten experience; no other spot of Bulgaria is so close to
sea and its romantic atmosphere as Bourgas. The Old Bridge - the symbol of
the city - keeps not a single secret of young and old. |