This drive allows you to break out of the man made resort of Sunny Beach to discover some of the natural and historic sites of the southern coast. It is a full day of activities but you are never far from refreshments to keep you energy levels high, and you can always cool down at one of the many beaches en route if the day gets too hot for sightseeing. Distance 100km , allow 4 hours.

Leave the resort on the main E87/A9 road. Just beyond the southernmost hotels of the resort there is a left turn to Nessebar which leads through the modern part of the town to the isthmus, where you will see the old part of the town. Park in the large car park on the right just before the causeway that links the isthmus to the mainland.

Nessebar is one of the cultural highlights of the entire country and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stroll along the cobbled lanes to enjoy the pretty 19th century mansions an explore the numerous Romanesque churches. Nessebar is also a great place to buy your holiday souvenirs. After Nessebar head south on the coast road ( E87/A9) in the direction of Bourgas. After 22km it’s possible to take a left turn to the resort of Pmorie, with it’s excellent windsurfing, but this drive takes you on to the more impressive highlights. Continue on the main E87/A9 road.

Ten kilometers south of Pomorie you will pass between the two northerly Bourgas Lakes, a rich environment for bird life. Keep a watch out for huge flocks of pelicans, several species of gulls and wading birds such as spoonbills. Seventeen kilometers south of Pomorie on the main E87 road you’ll arrive in the centre of Bourgas.

Bourgas is a large town but has some pleasant pedestrian streets to facilitate exploration. Visit the Archaeological and Ethnological museums before heading to the shade of Maritime Park. Pick up the E87/A9 south of the town signposted Sozopol to continue your journey. Seven kilometers out of the town look out for a small building on the left marked PODA. This is the visitor centre of the Bourgas Lakes Complex. There is a small display on the bird life you can see on the lakes( not all species inhabit the lakes all year round) but the highlight is the view across the marshes of the southern lakes from its observation platforms. Binoculars are supplied to help you get a bird’s eye view. Continue south another 20km to Sozopol.

Hiring a car from Bourgas Airport or Sunny Beach area can help you to explore the beautiful places in Bulgaria , all small beach resorts along the Black Sea Coast . You can have a great deal on car hire with local companies and especially from the period from October to May. Rent a car in Bourgas whilst in Bulgaria to take the most of your holiday by visiting the best places in Bulgaria for shorter time.

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