BEACHES
Sunny beach:
Sunny beach is the largest resort in this area. Only 20 Mins drive from the airport and 50 mins drive from Mamarchevo. It is crammed with bars, restaurants, hotels and shops. The beach itself is beautiful with soft white sand and clear waters. Very cosmopolitan, you will find here dishes from all over the world, but also huge amounts of traffic and heaving with people.
Pomorie:
Pomorie is quieter than Sunny beach, but has grown hugely in the last few years. First impressions are of another big resort with many hotels, shops etc.
Nessebar:
Old Nessebar is of archaeological interest. Lovely old wooden houses, small churches (most having been turned into art galleries), The main shopping area is busy with tourists, and again many restaurants and shops. If you leave the commercialised part of the town and walk into the heart of Old Nessebar, you will see the charm of this lovely town. No beach but has a small harbour.
Sozopol:
Again, like Nessebar, small and charming. Cobbled streets, harbour and a small beach. Restaurants and shops cater for the tourist.
Along the coastline there are many spots to stop and swim in the black sea, but you may find facilities are not available. Ie: toilets, cafes
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OTHER INTERESTS
Ropotamo river:
Designated protected area, you can have a boat ride along this river to the mouth of the sea, for a few Lev. The journey takes approx 1 hour, and you may be lucky enough to see some wild otters. There is a restaurant also, serving fish caught from the river. This is well worth a visit.
Malko Sharkovo:
20 Minutes from Mamarchevo Malko Sharkovo is a reservoir. Huge and commanding, this is a favourite spot for the locals who picnic, swim and fish along the banks of this impressive reservoir, which is surrounded by woodland. Truly a wonderful sight.
Sliven:
Sliven has numerous museums and places of interest, which include the famous Blue Rocks, Karandila, Kotel along with the Sinite Kamuni Nature Park. Also available in this area are the mineral baths. For the birdwatchers among you there is a designated spot for eagle viewing. In the town centre there is a large walk through park with bars and life sized wood carvings leading to the Sax club, which is open all day and night. There you will find two swimming pools, sun loungers etc, and the entrance fee is only a few Lev.
Many of the towns and villages are of Historical interest. Archaeological digs can be found in many of them. One of the most important finds was in the next village along the road from Mamarchevo to Elhovo. The village is called Zlatinitsa.
For walkers, Bulgaria is a treasure trove of beautiful scenery and interesting features. The flora and fauna defy description, particularly in the Spring. The fields and verges are amass with beauty.
One of Bulgarias main attractions is the enormous variety of birds. Bourgas is famous for its lakes which are used by many species when migrating