Making the most of Burgas
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
The town centre stands immediately beside the port.
Burgas has a newly built passenger terminal for cruise vessels and is converting a warehouse into a second facility that will incorporate a maritime museum.
View the cruise timetable for Burgas.
Burgas occupies Bulgaria’s southern Black Sea coast. Rapid development began early in the 20th century, and it is now a large industrial centre surrounded by many visitor attractions. Its position between the sea and lakes produces relatively gentle weather, with cooler summers and warmer winters.
Getting around
Several dishonest taxi drivers operate during summer, so verify the displayed tariff after entering the vehicle.
Cycling is the most rewarding way to discover Burgas, particularly along the promenade and north towards the salt pond.
Nearby places
Tourism within Burgas itself remains relatively limited, but the city provides a stop for the picturesque, centuries-old towns of Nesebar and Sozopol.
Nesebar, also written Nessebur, is a small, exceptionally picturesque town protected under UNESCO’s World Heritage conservation programme. Attractions include the Old Metropolitan Church (4 A.D.) and impressive Byzantine architectural details. It is 40 kilometres north of Burgas, with public buses to Nessebar and Sunny Beach leaving every 20 minutes.
Sozopol is known for its ancient and Renaissance buildings and lies 30 kilometres south of Burgas. Public transport leaves from Burgas bus station South in the city centre.
Around August, flamingos are often visible across the salt ponds and lakes north of Burgas.
Food and shopping
Central Burgas contains the shopping district, formed by two principal streets and several smaller ones.
Money
Bulgaria has used the euro since 2026.