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Things to see in Burgas (Bulgaria): 13 places and when to go
Burgas is a city in Bulgaria with around 196,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Temples (5), Museums and art (3), Nature (2). The best known are Gulf of Burgas, Develtos and Archaeological Museum - Burgas. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Bulgaria · 42.5146, 27.4746
- Population
- About 196,000
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (5) · Museums and art (3) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (2) · With kids (2) · History (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- BOJ Burgas, 7.0 km as the crow flies
What to see in Burgas
The places in and around Burgas, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gulf of BurgasNature16 km
- DeveltosHistory22 km
- Archaeological Museum - BurgasMuseum in Burgas, Bulgaria2.3 km
- Etnographic museumEtnographic museum in Burgas, Bulgaria2.1 km
- Holy Cross churchArmenian Apostolic church in Burgas2.4 km
- Church of Saint George in SozopolChurch21 km
- Thracian tomb, PomorieMuseum12 km
- Church of the AssumptionChurch Virgin Mary Mother of God in Burgas, Bulgaria2.5 km
- Church St. St. Cyril and MethodiusChurch building in Sozopol, Bulgaria21 km
- Church of the Theotokos in SozopolChurch building in Sozopol, Bulgaria21 km
- KoriataProtected area16 km
- Sunset AquaparkWith kids12 km
- Zoo BurgasWith kids · Wildlife9.9 km
When to go to Burgas
The best time to visit Burgas is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:13
- FebPossible10:20
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:10
- MayBest time14:25
- JunBest time15:06
- JulBest time14:49
- AugBest time13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:32
- DecPossible8:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. In May, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Burgas
The nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ, Burgas), 7.0 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Sunny Beach10 places23 km
- Varna, Bulgaria30 places85 km
- Shumen11 places95 km
- Sliven18 places96 km
- Stara Zagora6 places152 km
- Veliko Tarnovo18 places162 km
And all of Bulgaria, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Burgas?
The best known: Gulf of Burgas, Develtos, Archaeological Museum - Burgas, Etnographic museum, Holy Cross church. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Burgas?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54.
How do you get to Burgas?
The nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ), 7.0 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Burgas as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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