Pomorie from Burgas: how to get there and what to see
Pomorie is an old resort on a narrow peninsula with a lagoon, salt works and healing mud. It is calmer and more intimate than the noisy resorts nearby. It is about 14–20 km from Burgas.
- ≈14–20 kmfrom Burgas
- 2002year the Salt Museum, the only one in Bulgaria, was founded
- 20 minthe longest to keep healing mud on your skin per day
Distances, travel times and prices are approximate and timetables change with the season. Check them at the South bus station before you go.
Getting there from Burgas
Bus from the South bus station
Coastal buses Burgas – Sunny Beach – Nessebar run via Pomorie, and the Burgas – Nessebar route has a stop in Pomorie. Check the timetable and price at the ticket office.
By car
About 20 km by road from the centre of Burgas, about 14 km north-east as the crow flies. Further along the coast it is about 25 km to Nessebar, 30–40 minutes by car.
From Burgas airport
About 12–18 km, 19–21 minutes by car. Booking services show about €27 for a sedan and about €36 for a minivan for 4 people one way. By bus with a change: no. 15 to the South station takes 25–30 minutes, then a bus to Pomorie; we did not find the time of the second leg.
A day plan
Pomorie with its salt lake in the morning, Nessebar in the afternoon: this is the second day of the route “Burgas in 3 days”.
Data collected from open sources and our own coast pages.
Salt Museum
The only salt museum in Eastern Europe and Bulgaria, founded in 2002. It shows modern production and old methods. The lake visitor centre is next door.
Pomorie Lake
A natural hypersaline lagoon and an important bird habitat. Salt works have operated since ancient times.
Healing mud
Mud from the lake is used for wellness treatments. According to guidebooks it is free to take, but keep it on your body for no more than 20 minutes a day.
“Beehive” tomb
A Thracian domed tomb from the time of Anchialos. You can go inside.
St George Monastery
A working monastery in the new part of town. Entry to the grounds and the museum is free (according to guidebooks).
Data collected from open sources and our own coast pages.
Beaches and the sea
Pomorie-East beach
The longest strip of beaches in the area, stretching to Aheloy. It received the Blue Flag in 2021; the list is updated every year.
South beach
Firm sand and clear water, according to guidebook descriptions.
When to go
The swimming season runs from May to September, with the warmest sea from July to September. More on the sea temperature page.
Data collected from open sources and our own coast pages.
Tips
The lake mud
It is free to take, but keep it on your skin for no more than 20 minutes a day.
Calmer than its neighbours
Pomorie is more intimate than noisy Sunny Beach: good if you want quiet, an old town and a fishing port.
Where to stay
You can stay in Burgas and come for a day, or stay in Pomorie as a calm alternative to the noisy bay resorts.
Data collected from open sources and our own coast pages.
Questions and answers
How far is Pomorie from Burgas?
About 20 km by road from the centre of Burgas. The Burgas – Nessebar buses stop in Pomorie.
Can you take healing mud from Pomorie Lake?
According to guidebooks it is free to take, but you can keep it on your skin for no more than 20 minutes a day.
Is there a Blue Flag beach in Pomorie?
Pomorie-East beach received the Blue Flag in 2021. The list is updated every year, so check the current one.
Data collected from open sources and our own coast pages.
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Distances, travel times and prices are approximate and timetables change with the season. Check them at the South bus station before you go.