Port of Burgas is established pursuit to the Decree for Construction, signed by Prince Ferdinand I on 20 December 1894. The opening ceremony has been held on 18 May 1903 and since this moment the port is considered as open for commercial shipping. Few years before, in 1899, the first Bulgarian port light-the Light of Burgas, has been put on.
The operator Port of Burgas EAD has a personal approach to the clients and optimal solutions of problems, effective processing of cargo, guaranteed by the newly introduced quality management system. Our aim is to respond to the increasing requirements of our partners, to maintain lasting business contacts and beneficial collaboration.
Burgas port is the first Bulgarian Port, also the largest contemporary port, and the modernization is a continuous process. It has a modern Passenger Terminal. Furthermore, the surrounding area has a new transport scheme, parking lots, bike lanes, recreation and green spaces.
Burgas is the fourth largest city in Bulgaria, situated on the Black Sea coast. It has an Inernational Airport, Maritime Station, Railway Station and two Bus Stations. The rich historical heritage, natural and cultural sights and attraction make it a preferred destination for tourism.
East of the city is the Black Sea, and to the west are three lakes which are protected natural areas. Within the city is located one of the oldest hot mineral springs and south of the city is Strandja Mountain.
In Burgas tourists can see the rich expositions of the Historical Museum, the Archaeological Museum, the Natural History Museum, and an ethnographic exposition also. A very popular attracion is PlanetUM Science Center. Close to the city is the UNESCO World Heritage town Nessebar, the ancient Sozopol, the architectural and historical reserves of Brashlian and Zheravna, the Island Saint Anastasia and the archaeological complex Aqua Khalide. Archaeological research has revealed ancient settlement mounds from the Neolithic, ruins from the Roman cities, Byzantine and medieval castles, churches and monasteries.