Nessebar Old TownStory N° 212
Black Sea Coast Roadtrip
Chase the open road along Bulgaria's Black Sea, from ancient Nessebar to the artist haven of Sozopol
The itinerary.
4 days · 10 stops
Thursday
Day One
Pick up the car in Burgas and drive north to the rocky peninsula of Nessebar, the 'Pearl of the Black Sea'.
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Nessebar Old Town
Roam the UNESCO-listed peninsula of medieval Byzantine churches, wooden Revival houses and ancient ramparts.
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Church of Christ Pantocrator
Photograph the intricate brick-and-ceramic facade of Nessebar's most iconic 14th-century church.
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Restaurant Old Nessebar
Dine on grilled Black Sea fish and mussels on a terrace above the harbour.
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Hotel
Hotel Festa Panorama booking.com
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Getting around
- Arriving at Burgas Airport, picking up a rental car and driving 40 minutes north to Nessebar
Friday
Day Two
Open the windows and drive the coastal road south to bohemian Sozopol, stopping for swims and clifftop views along the way.
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Sozopol Old Town
Lose yourself in the wooden-fishermen's lanes of Bulgaria's oldest seaside town, founded as Greek Apollonia.
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Harmanite Beach
Relax on the wide sandy bay before the afternoon, a favourite of Bulgarian artists and writers.
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Mehana Panorama Apolonia
Sample fresh tsatsa fried sprats and white wine overlooking the sea wall.
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Hotel
Hotel Villa List Sozopol booking.com
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Getting around
- Scenic coastal drive south from Nessebar to Sozopol (around 1.5 hours)
Saturday
Day Three
Push the roadtrip to its dramatic high point: the windswept cliffs of Cape Kaliakra jutting two kilometres into the sea.
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Cape Kaliakra
Walk the long red-rock headland past the ruined fortress and watch cormorants and dolphins below the cliffs.
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Bolata Beach
Detour to this hidden red-cliffed cove for a swim in the most photogenic bay on the northern coast.
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Hotel
Hotel Villa List Sozopol booking.com
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Getting around
- Long open-road drive up the coast to Cape Kaliakra and back
Sunday
Day Four
A final easy morning by the water before returning the car and heading home with sea-salt in your hair.
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Sozopol Sea Garden
Take a last seafront stroll through the cliffside park with sweeping views of St Ivan Island.
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Apolonia Cafe
Enjoy a slow breakfast of banitsa pastry and Bulgarian coffee before checkout.
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Hotel
Hotel Villa List Sozopol booking.com
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Getting around
- Driving back to Burgas Airport to return the rental car
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Black Sea Coast Roadtrip?
4 days. The itinerary runs from Thursday to Sunday and covers 10 curated stops across 4 days.
How much does Black Sea Coast Roadtrip cost?
Mid-range — €150–300 per day per person.
Where do you stay during Black Sea Coast Roadtrip?
Hotel Festa Panorama is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Black Sea Coast Roadtrip itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 10 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Nessebar Old Town.
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