# Church of Saint Paraskevi, Nesebar, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go

> Church of Saint Paraskevi, Nesebar is a church building in Nesebar, Bulgaria (Св. Параскева) (Sunny Beach). Interests: History, Museums and art and Temples. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/church-of-saint-paraskeva/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Church building in Nesebar, Bulgaria · History, Museums and art, Temples
- **Local name:** Св. Параскева
- **Where:** Bulgaria · Несебър
- **Best time:** May to October.
- **Nearest airport:** BOJ Burgas, 21 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Mo-Su 10:30-14:00, 14:30-18:00
- **Coordinates:** 42.65956, 27.73555

## What it is and where

Church of Saint Paraskevi, Nesebar is a church building in Nesebar, Bulgaria (Св. Параскева) (Sunny Beach). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Sunny Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/sunny-beach/), where this site lists 10 more places to see, 5.3 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 42.65956, 27.73555; the nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ, Burgas), 21 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.659558%2C27.735545)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.659558%2C27.735545)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/historia/), [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/museos/) and [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/espiritual/) places in Bulgaria. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Church of Saint Paraskevi, Nesebar is **May to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 12 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 19 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 39 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 10 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 26 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 07 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 50 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 44 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 48 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 31 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 53 |

In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | May to October | November to April |
| Museums and art | May to October | November to April |
| Temples | May to October | November to April |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Church of Saint Paraskevi, Nesebar has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Bulgaria

To enter Bulgaria there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Bulgaria checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR) since 1 January 2026; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel, Nesebar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/church-of-the-holy-archangels-michael-and-gabriel/): Church building in Nesebar, Bulgaria · 36 m
- [Hagia Sophia Church, Nesebar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/church-of-saint-sophia/): Church building in Nesebar Municipality, Bulgaria · 66 m
- [Church of Christ Pantocrator, Nesebar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/church-of-christ-pantocrator/): Church building in Nesebar, Bulgaria · 204 m
- [Church of St Stephen, Nesebar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/st-stefan/): Church building in Nesebar, Bulgaria · 279 m
- [Nesebar Archaeological Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/museo-arqueologico-de-nesebar/): Archaeological museum · 417 m

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Bulgaria guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/).

## More in Bulgaria: History

- [Rila Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/rilski-manastir/): Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria
- [Boyana Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/boyana-church/): church in Sofia, Bulgaria
- [Madara Rider](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/caballero-de-madara/): early medieval rock relief
- [Srebarna Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/srebarna-nature-reserve/): nature reserve and biosphere reserve in Bulgaria
- [Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/iglesias-rupestres-de-ivanovo/): UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ruse Province, Bulgaria
- [Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/thracian-tomb-of-sveshtari/): tomb in Bulgaria

Every Bulgaria place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Church of Saint Paraskevi, Nesebar?

It is a church building in Nesebar, Bulgaria (Св. Параскева in the local language). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Church of Saint Paraskevi, Nesebar?

May to October. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53.

### How do you get to Church of Saint Paraskevi, Nesebar?

The nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ), 21 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.659558%2C27.735545) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bulgaria is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bulgaria map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel, Nesebar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/church-of-the-holy-archangels-michael-and-gabriel/), [Hagia Sophia Church, Nesebar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/church-of-saint-sophia/), [Church of Christ Pantocrator, Nesebar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/church-of-christ-pantocrator/). The rest is in [the Bulgaria guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/178701964), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1969647), CC0. More about Church of Saint Paraskevi, Nesebar on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Saint_Paraskevi%2C_Nesebar). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

