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Burgas is the second biggest city in Bulgaria. It is also referred as Bourgas. This city is also a seaside resort on the Black Sea Coast of Bulgaria. It has a total number of 210,260 inhabitants. Burgas is also the fourth largest city in Bulgaria when it comes to population. It comes only next to the cities of Varna, Plodiv, and Sofia. It is also the capital of the province of Buras. Moreover, Burgas is a significant transport, cultural, tourist, and industrial center.Keep reading

The city of Burgas is surrounded by the Burgas Lakes, which are situated within the westernmost portion of the Black Sea. The huge Burgas Bay has the biggest and the most significant port in the country. Burgas is now a key cultural, economic, and tourist attraction of the southeastern portion of Bulgaria. The city also has an airport that serves the country’s resorts in the southern coast.

Geography

The city is located on the western portion of the Burgas Bay. It is also located on the eastern portion of the plain that lies on the Upper Thracian Plain. Burgas lies within 389 kilometers of Sofia, 350 kilometers of Istanbul, and 272 kilometers of Plodiv. Bodies of water, including lakes, surround the northern and eastern portion of the city. The lakes in the city include Vaya, Mandrensko, and Atanasovsko. The lakes in Burgas are also the habitat of various species of birds. Moreover, the Pan-European Corridor 8 passes through Burgas.

The Administrative Division of Burgas

The city of Burgas is subdivided into numerous neighborhoods. These neighborhoods are listed below:

• Bratya Miladinovi
• Akatsiite
• Vetren
• Centar
• Izgrey
• Sarafovo
• Vazrazhdane
• Lazur
• Karimorie
• Meden Rudnik
• Beneyo
• Lozoyo
• Pobeda
• Zornitsa
• Gorno Ezerovo
• Petko Slaveykoy
• Dolno Ezevoro

According to the 2009 Decision from the Minister Counsel, the neighborhoods or villages of Vetren and Baneva are now incorporated in the city of Burgas. A city plan currently being considered by the administration involves opening Burgas to the sea. This plan will also include the construction of numerous residential sites as well as highway junctions.

Economy

Burgas is a significant and popular industrial center. The biggest and perhaps the most famous industrial enterprise in the city is the LUKOIL Neftochim Burgas, the biggest refinery within the entire southeast portion of Europe. This is also the biggest manufacturing plant in the Balkans.

Activities in Burgas

Water Sports and Other Water Activities

There are plenty of tourists in Burgas during the summer because there are lots of activities to do. Popular water sports in Burgas include surfing, diving, and parasailing. Kite-surfing is also popular in Burgas. There are numerous sea sports and surfing schools that teach both the locals and visitors how to enjoy the beautiful sea in Burgas. In addition, visitors can also book diving lessons where they will be taught on a one-on-one by an experienced diver guide.

Boat renting is also ppular in Burgas since the city has a huge number of small islands. Among the most visited islands are St. Anastasia, which is formerly known as the Bolshevik Island, and St. Ivan, or the Snake’s Island. The boats that travel to the island of St. Anastasia leave from the Burgas Bridge. Boat renting is only offered during the months of August and July at 10 AM, 12 noon and, 2 PM.

Burgas also offers a venue to enjoy extreme sports such moto-paragliding or, simply, paragliding. There are also courses on tandem flights that are offered in the city.

Entertainment

Cinemas – People in Burgas love to see a movie during the winter season. All the movies in the cinemas are subtitled in Bulgarian language. The movies are rarely done with voiceovers. This means that there will not be any problems if the movies are in English. There are also a few exceptions when it comes to children’s movies.

• Museums – There are numerous museums in the city. Some of them are listed below:
  • Archeological Museum – This museum is located at 21 Bogorodu Street and is open from Mondays to Saturdays at 10 AM to 7 PM. The museum hosts a wide variety of exhibits that feature Byzantine, Greek, and Roman antiques.
  • Ethnographic Museum – This museum is located at 69 Slavianska Street. It is open from Mondays to Fridays at 10 AM to 7 PM. There are numerous ethnic exhibitions in the program. It also offers summer school for crafts, arts, and dances.
  • Historical Museum – This museum is situated at 31 Lermontov Street. It is open at 10 AM up to 7 PM every weekday. It offers exhibits of national and local history and various guest exhibits from other museums in other countries.
  • Science and Nature Museum – It is located at 30 Fotinov Street. The museum is open from 10 AM up to 7 PM every Monday to Friday. It covers the subjects of medicine, flora and fauna, as well as various thematic exhibits and physics.
• Galleries – There are numerous galleries in Burgas. Some of the popular galleries in the city include Bogoridi, Petko Zadgorski, and Briz – Boiadzhiev Art Gallery.
• Shopping – The center of Burgas is basically a shopping area. The city’s shopping area consists of two main streets. There are also some shopping areas within the smaller streets. All the prices in the area are very reasonable. Some shops offer international brands while others offer local produce. There are also numerous gold shops in the area and most of their products are imported from Turkey.

Facts about Burgas

• Burgas is a city within the Province of Burgas in Bulgaria.
• Burgas is located at 27 degrees 28’ 2” Eastern Latitude and 42 degrees 20’ 1” Northern Longitude.
• The altitude of the city is 30 meters above sea level.
• Burgas has a total land area of 1,703 sq. kilometers.
• The time zone of the city is 2 EET.
• The city has eight districts.
• The currency of the city and the country of Bulgaria is BGN.
• The mayor of Burgas is Dimitar Nikoloy.
• The mode of public transport in Burgas is through bus, railway, and the international airport.
• Burgas has a total of 11 museums.
• The city has four theaters.
• There are five universities and high schools within Burgas.