According to a fresh report from the European Environment Agency (EEA), 97.9% of Bulgaria's beach areas have been rated "excellent" for water quality. This is the second result in Europe - only Cyprus has a higher score with 99.2%. Across the EU as a whole, as well as in Switzerland and Albania, 96% of bathing areas meet sanitary standards, with 85% being considered "excellent" and only 1.5% being "poor". The leaders in water quality ratings are:...
If a strange strip of water without waves appears on the shore, then you should stay as far away from it as possible. This is a Dead Current. At a speed of up to three meters per second, it drags a person into the sea. What to do if you fall into the clutches of this monster? 1. Do not panic. 2. Remember that the current does NOT pull to the bottom, only the upper layer of water moves. 3. Remember that in the sea, the current carries a maximum of 50 meters. 4. Lie on your back and do...
From June 15 to September 15, Bulgarian Railways (BDZ) introduces additional high-speed services to popular destinations to the coast: Sofia – Burgas Departure from the capital at 06:15 → Arrival at 11:40 Return trip from Burgas at 17:05 Sofia – Varna Departure at 07:55 → Arrival at 14:27 Return trip from Varna at 16:35 The trains include: - Cozy carriages with increased comfort - Air conditioning - Bistro car with food and drinks - Mandatory seat...
A large-scale project is starting in Burgas — the construction of the Southern Bypass of the city. This section will become part of the important republican highway "Checkpoint Durankulak — Burgas — Checkpoint Malko Tarnovo" and is designed to relieve the center of transit traffic, especially during the tourist season. The first stage will begin in June 2025 and will last a year and a half, with full implementation expected by 2030. The project is strategically...
Cultural poster in the municipality of Nessebar at the beginning of summer. As always, lots of interesting stuff
Restoration of an architectural monument has begun in the center of Burgas — the Isak Presenti House, built in 1870 at the intersection of Aleksandrovska and Apostol Karamitev Streets. This building, where Prince Ferdinand once stayed and the film "Dangerous Charm" was filmed, had been in a state of disrepair for a long time Recently, part of the facade collapsed, and the city hall promptly began restoration work. The Presenti House is a cultural heritage site, and each...
