Sarafovo

Sarafovo (Bulgarian: Сарафово) is an outlying neighbourhood (suburb) of the city of Burgas on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. A separate village until 1987, it's been dubbed "the Beverly Hills of Burgas" due to its well-off population. Burgas itself is the fourth largest city in Bulgaria, with a university, pedestrianised shopping areas, city parks and an excellent beach.

Understand
The combination of sea, sun and convenient transport connections makes Sarafovo an attractive resort. The number of hotels and apartment complexes increases every season. The area is particularly popular with Irish and Norwegian tourists seeking a break in an authentic Bulgarian village. There are no high-rise buildings and the area retains its sense of peace and relaxation. Tourism is the main economic activity in Sarafovo, but unlike some larger resorts, Sarafovo does not close down at the end of the main holiday season, and retains a 'lived-in' atmosphere all year round.

By bus
Bus no. 15 goes between South Bus Station and Sarafovo. Regional and long distance buses stop at the roundabout near the airport.

By road
Sarafovo is conveniently close to Burgas city centre (10 km), the seaside town of Pomorie (7 km), Nesebar, and the beach resort of Sunny Beach (25 km).

By plane
Sarafovo is 500 m from Burgas International Airport. There are dozens of flights each day, yet the flight paths do not go over Sarafovo. Visitors appreciate the proximity of the airport without being disturbed by it.

Do

 * Beach – Sarafovo has a wonderful wide, sandy beach, where you can do watersports and swimming.
 * Sports – If you are into extreme sports, a few minutes drive will take you to an amazing Quad Bike/ATV safari around the hills of Marinka, a village near Burgas with splendid nature.



Buy
There are numerous boutiques in Sarafovo, selling clothes and electrical goods as well as beach toys and inflatables. Fruit and vegetable stalls can be found on the main streets. There are also mini supermarkets, pharmacies and an Internet cafe.

There is a Billa supermarket on the street going to the airport.

Drink
All the hotels and complexes have good bars, including Sarafovo Residence, Plaza, Atlantis and others.

Sleep
There are a range of accommodation options in Sarafovo.



Go next

 * Burgas – The city Sarafovo is officially a part of. There are several bus stops in Sarafovo where the bus no. 15 going downtown stops—Timetable here.
 * Pomorie – 10 km east of Sarafovo. Buses run regularly from the roundabout near the airport. The Pomorie Thracian Tomb is located near the village of Pomorie. It is open for visitors only in summer. There is another salt lake (Lake Pomorie) with free mud baths and Salt Museum. You can also take advantage of the paid services of the local specialized hospitals like saltwater pools/jacuzzi and mud baths.
 * Nesebar – A small town under the UNESCO World Heritage conservation program. It is extremely picturesque and attractive. There you can see the Old Metropolitan Church (4 A.D.) and amazing architectural details from the Byzantine epoch. Buses run regularly from the roundabout near the airport.
 * Sunny Beach – A large holiday complex just 1 km from Nesebar. In summer the two villages almost merge in one big party and holiday center. Sunny Beach is sometimes called the summer party capital. There are more than 200 hotels and thousands of clubs, bars and pubs. Buses run regularly from the roundabout near the airport.