Things To Do in Pomorie

You name it, the mud on the banks of Lake Pomorie is said to cure it. In fact, the ancient inhabitants of this town thought it so valuable, the whole lake was considered sacred. Fast-forward a couple of millennia, and today’s mud baths are a much more glamorous affair. Drive half an hour from Sunny beach, take your pick from a couple of ultra-modern spas, and wallow away in style.

Burgas, Bulgaria’s largest port, is home to a handful of jewellery stores specialising in silver and gold. Take the 20-minute road trip down the coast to pick up a glittering souvenir.

Most of Pomorie’s nightlife is centred away from the beach, on the east coast, in what’s known as the old town. Here, there are drinking holes to fit most moods, from low-key lounges, to a nightclub and an Irish pub.

With Turkey just around the corner, the food on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast has been influenced by its neighbour. Stop into a café along any of the beaches and you’ll likely find doner kebab on the menu. Here, they load it up with chips and parsley slaw.