3200-year-old ancient city opposite Sunny Beach, Bulgaria: little known information

This year, like many others, thousands of European tourists will choose Bulgaria for their summer vacation. The beaches of Sunny Beach have traditionally met the world's FEE Blue Flag standard and attract tourists with their white sand and clear water.

Sunny Beach has been a favorite destination for European tourists since decades. Most of them visit the resort regularly because of its beautiful weather, excellent hotels and delicious cuisine. Young people can have fun around the clock, and all this at affordable prices," says Ivan Dashev, partner of Janet, the largest regional retail chain. Fresh food and a wide variety of beverages are delivered directly from its warehouses in''hotels, restaurants and supermarkets. Fishermen regularly supply Janet with fresh fish and seafood from the Black Sea.

In an interview with Forbes magazine, Bulgarian businessman Ivan Dashev talked about his business and clients. "Foreigners love fresh Bulgarian fruits and vegetables. In addition to traditional food, we offer thousands of products from all over the world. "Janet's Food Market chain offers more than 3,200 types of alcoholic beverages. Some of them have been awarded gold medals for quality. And all at very affordable prices," he added.

Ivan Dashev is originally from Nessebar. His business is a chain of grocery stores supplying food and beverages to hotels and restaurants.

Many tourists have a great time and enjoy the entertainment of Sunny Beach without''knowing that the southern part of the resort is located on the peninsula of the ancient town of Nessebar. It emerged over 3200 years ago and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The town was settled at the end of the Bronze Age and according to legend it is the birthplace of the author of Aesop's fables, who has a third origin. Parts of the peninsula's fortress wall, churches, the remains of the Mesemvria fortress, an authentic mill and the houses in which the locals live are still preserved.

"Thousands of years of history are imprinted at every step in the ancient town of Nessebar - legendary battles, victories, losses. The preserved archaeology and artifacts are priceless.

There are sand dunes near Nessebar that are listed in the cadastre of natural phenomena. Among the rare and legally protected plants are sand lilies and nosy sea grasses. Everyone can see them alive in their natural habitat.

In 2022, the South Beach of Nessebar was also certified according to the worldwide "Blue Flag" cleanliness standard.

Lovers of luxury can choose Sveti Vlas for their vacation. This resort town is located north of Sunny Beach. The marina of Sveti Vlas is home to high-end yachts and the restaurants in the area offer five-star entertainment.

"A variety of experiences await tourists in the Nessebar region. There are''A complex of sea, forest, ancient history, first-class entertainment and excellent hotel facilities found in few countries. People who prefer secluded and quiet places also have a choice. The town of Obzor and the village of Ravda offer excellent accommodation, family restaurants and clean beaches with numerous activities for children," adds Ivan Dashev.

Young tourists invariably remain huge fans of Sunny Beach, where the nightlife is as good as the most famous places in the world.

There are plenty of water sports and attractions, and prices are the lowest in Europe. As well as a large beach, hotels have swimming pools, water parks, tennis courts and grounds for a variety of sports. Land, sea and' excursions are also available'air.

Sunny Beach is surrounded by mountains and forests, making it a unique place with clean water and air.

The Burgas International Airport is located 27 km away from Sunny Beach, and hundreds of flights arrive and depart from European cities every day.

"All towns and villages in the region are ready for the summer season. Last year, tourists were able to see the safety and tranquility of the area. They had a carefree time and went home happy, tanned and relaxed. This is what makes Bulgaria an attractive and desirable destination for European tourists," concludes Ivan Dashev.