Burgas

About Burgas

Burgas port is the largest and oldest port in Bulgaria, continuously modernizing to meet the increasing requirements of its partners. The city of Burgas is a popular tourist destination with rich historical and natural attractions, including museums, hot mineral springs, and nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites. The port operator, Port of Burgas EAD, offers personalized service and effective cargo processing with a newly introduced quality management system.

The Port of Burgas was established pursuant to the Decree for Construction, signed by Prince Ferdinand I on 20 December 1894. The opening ceremony took place on 18 May 1903, and since that moment, the port has been considered open for commercial shipping. A few years earlier, in 1899, the first Bulgarian port light, the Light of Burgas, was installed.

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 its 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.

Port destination information

Burgas is a Bulgarian city on the Black Sea Coast and the eastern border of the European Union. It’s surrounded by water and has a long golden beach strip. Burgas has natural treasures, such as three lakes and a mineral spring, and is home to the largest Bulgarian nature park, Strandzha. The city has a rich history, including ancient village mounds, Thracian sanctuaries and tombs, remains of Roman cities, and Ottoman rule. Must-see destinations include Nessebar, a UNESCO World Heritage City, Sozopol, a major seaside resort, Aqua Khalide, a historic town with mineral baths, and Zheravna, an architectural reserve of national importance.