Bourgas Holidays
Bourgas for cheap last minute breaks
The largest of the Black Sea ports, and the fourth largest city in Bulgaria, the resort of Bourgas is ideal for cheap last minute breaks, whether you’re single, a couple or booking your family holidays. The choice of resorts is astounding, ranging from ancient towns like St Vlas, to pretty villages like Kosharitsa, to the vibrant modern resort of Sunny Beach – Kosharitsa’s near neighbour.
Bourgas town itself is not known for its all inclusive holidays – people booking family breaks generally head towards the beach resorts like Sunny Beach, Elenie or Privorsko. However, Bourgas town is worth a visit, with chic shopping boulevards, a long sandy beach, and attractive architecture, churches and museums.
Why take last minute breaks in Bourgas?
The Bourgas area offers numerous opportunities for cheap family breaks at its resorts – and the choice of things to do means the entire family will enjoy their stay. Children will enjoy playing in the sands, older teens can enjoy the water sport activities of Sunny Beach, Elenite and Privorsko. Yet there is history and culture, too: older people take last minute breaks here to explore the hidden delights of Kosharitsa village, go hiking round picturesque Duni, or visit the UNESCO site of ancient Nessebar – the jewel in Bourgas’ crown.
If you enjoy bird-watching, make sure you bring your binoculars. Booking last minute breaks in resorts in Bourgas place you right in the centre of Bulgaria’s most important wetland habitat, the Bourgas Lakes. Lakes Atanassovo and Bourgas are both areas of significant scientific interest owing to their salt flats and rare birdlife, and we at Future Travel have last minute breaks there throughout the year. During the autumn, you will share the hides with Bulgarian nature lovers –like you, they know the best time to view the wildlife is when the crowds have gone.
Exploring Bourgas town
As well as pedestrianised shopping boulevards and chic restaurants, Bourgas has many interesting museums and galleries. The Petko Zadgorski Art Gallery, housed in an old synagogue, has three floors of art treasures, from the 17th century to the modern day. There are several beautiful churches to visit, as well as live music venues like the Opera House.
During the summer, the town hosts an annual open air folklore festival at Promorski Park – a popular spot for families. There are various attractions for children, including a scenic fairground and go-kart rides.
Whether it’s beach sports, sunbathing or history and culture you’re after, we at Future Travel have last minute breaks in Bourgas that will give you all three.