# Sboryanovo Historical and Archeological Reserve, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go

> Sboryanovo Historical and Archeological Reserve is an archaeological site in Bulgaria (Историко-археологически резерват "Сборяново"). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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/sboryanovo-historical-archaeological-reserve/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Archaeological site in Bulgaria · History
- **Local name:** Историко-археологически резерват "Сборяново"
- **Where:** Bulgaria
- **Best time:** May to October.
- **Nearest airport:** VAR Varna, 103 km as the crow flies
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 43.73901, 26.76267

## What it is and where

Sboryanovo Historical and Archeological Reserve is an archaeological site in Bulgaria (Историко-археологически резерват "Сборяново"). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Its coordinates are 43.73901, 26.76267; the nearest main airport is Varna Airport (VAR, Varna), 103 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=43.739013%2C26.762672)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.739013%2C26.762672)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/historia/) 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 Sboryanovo Historical and Archeological Reserve is **May to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 05 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 16 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 38 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 13 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 32 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 15 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 57 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 49 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 46 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 25 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 45 |

In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. 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.

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

- [Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/thracian-tomb-of-sveshtari/): Tomb in Bulgaria · 741 m
- [Abritus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/abritus/): Ruins of a Roman city in Bulgaria · 30 km
- [Stenata](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/stenata/): Protected area in Bulgaria · 36 km
- [Museum of Danube Fishing and Boat-Making, Tutrakan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/ethnographic-museum-danube-fishing-and-boat-building/): Museum in Bulgaria · 37 km
- [Beli Lom Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/beli-lom-reserve/): Protected area · 40 km

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 Kazanlak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/tumba-tracia-de-kazanlak/): vaulted-brickwork tomb in Kazanlak, 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 Sboryanovo Historical and Archeological Reserve?

It is an archaeological site in Bulgaria (Историко-археологически резерват "Сборяново" in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Sboryanovo Historical and Archeological Reserve?

May to October. In June there are 15 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45.

### How do you get to Sboryanovo Historical and Archeological Reserve?

The nearest main airport is Varna Airport (VAR), 103 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.739013%2C26.762672) 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 [Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/thracian-tomb-of-sveshtari/), [Abritus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/abritus/), [Stenata](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/stenata/). The rest is in [the Bulgaria guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/bulgaria/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/146643228), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12293032), CC0. More about Sboryanovo Historical and Archeological Reserve on [Wikipedia](https://bg.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A1%D0%B1%D0%BE%D1%80%D1%8F%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BE). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).