Primorsko and Kiten from Burgas: beaches and how to get there
South of Sozopol lie the best sandy beaches of the coast. Primorsko is a lively resort with bars and clubs, Kiten a calm town with budget hotels. The Ropotamo reserve is next door.
- ≈35 kmfrom Burgas to Primorsko
- ≈53 kmfrom Burgas to Kiten
- ≈10 kmcombined length of the Primorsko beaches
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 and minibus
To Primorsko the cheapest option is a shared minibus from the Burgas bus station. From Kiten buses run to Burgas, Primorsko, Lozenets and Tsarevo from about 6:50 to 18:20. The timetable dates from late 2021, so check before you travel.
By car
Road 99 runs from Burgas via Sozopol and Primorsko. Kiten is about 6 km south of Primorsko and 12 km north-west of Tsarevo.
Taxi
Expensive from Burgas. Agree the price in advance: some drivers have meters that rise quickly.
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.
Ropotamo reserve
A river mouth with a lagoon, dunes and the Arkutino marsh. St Thomas Island is the only place in Bulgaria where cacti grow wild. Boat trips on the river. Check the reserve rules on site.
Beglik Tash
A Thracian megalithic sanctuary about 7 km north of Primorsko, reached by a hiking trail from the Ropotamo reserve.
Primorsko History Museum
A small museum with archaeological and ethnographic exhibits, opened in 2015.
St Ivan Island
Boat trips to the island, nicknamed “Snakes Island” for its water snakes.
Water park
Primorsko has a water park with slides and a large pool.
Data collected from open sources and our own coast pages.
Beaches and the sea
Primorsko
A resort on a cape with two of the best natural beaches in the country: fine sand north and south of the cape. About 10 km combined, and the shallow water suits swimming.
Kiten
A small town with many budget hotels and a pleasant beach. The northern Atliman beach has dunes and rocky shores; the southern Kiten-South and Camping Kiten stretch about 1,380 m of coastline.
Maslen Nos
A rocky headland north of Primorsko with a publicly accessible beach on its southern side.
Data collected from open sources and our own coast pages.
Tips
For young people
Primorsko is popular with young people: nightclubs and bars. Kiten is calmer.
Rooms and prices
According to Wikivoyage a room costs about €5–15 per person per night depending on quality. The data is old, so treat prices as a rough guide.
Weather
In Kiten summer averages about 27 °C and the sea is usually calm. Heavy rain and thunderstorms occur in late August and September.
Water and documents
Drink bottled water. Keep your passport and valuables with you; English is rarely spoken.
Data collected from open sources and our own coast pages.
Questions and answers
How far are Primorsko and Kiten from Burgas?
About 35 km to Primorsko and 53 km to Kiten by road via Sozopol. The cheapest way to Primorsko is a shared minibus from the Burgas bus station.
Where is it better to stay, Primorsko or Kiten?
Primorsko is livelier, with bars and clubs. Kiten is calmer and has many budget hotels.
Can you visit Ropotamo from Primorsko?
Yes, the reserve begins about 5 km north of Primorsko. There are boat trips on the river; check the conditions on site.
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.