Nessebar

North of Bourgas, lies the ancient town of Nessebur, located on a small peninsula in the Black Sea which is connected to the mainland by a long and narrow isthmus. The picturesque town is one of the oldest in Europe, having emerged as a fortified Thracian settlement over 9,000 years ago. Nessebur has an old town and a new town, but it is the old quarter that gives the peninsula its character, and is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site. A popular tourist attraction, it charms visitors with its narrow cobblestone streets, period wooden houses, courtyards, taverns and romantic atmosphere. The old town is famous for its medieval churches, with beautiful facades and well-preserved interiors. Nessebur has no shortage of restaurants, cafes and taverns. The most alluring restaurants are along Roussalka and Tsar Ivan Assen Streets. There are also two beaches near the new town as well as the nearby beaches of Sunny Beach Resort, which also offers all the activities of a large-scale tourist resort.