Nessebar

Nessebar is an ancient city located on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, in Burga Province. Nessebar is an area rich in history of more than 3.000 years. The city exists in two parts separated by a narrow human-made isthmus with the ancient part of the settlement on the peninsula (previously an island), and the more modern section (i.e. hotels, later development) on the mainland side. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations and seaports on the Black Sea.

Nessebar keeps tangible remains of civilizations of medieval and modern Bulgarians, ancient Thracians, Greeks, Romans and Ottoman Turks as well as a number of unique traditions related to intangible cultural heritage of Bulgaria. The town combines both – large sparsely inhabited and not touristic rural areas and densely populated tourist agglomeration on its southern coastal area. The national archaeological and architectural reserve “Ancient Nessebar” is an UNESCO Cultural Heritage site, attracting cultural tourists world-wide. Large areas, incl. zones of adjacent sea, fall within Natura 2000, the pan-European network of protected natural habitats, wild flora & fauna. The suitable environmental conditions – warm summers, wonderful beaches, well preserved nature and cultural heritage sites – are factors influencing the structure of local economy – economic tourism. Currently the economy in rural areas is based on small scale agriculture, forestry management & seasonal engagement of population in the coastal resort.