This is the Great Runs guide to running in the area of the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast between Burgas and Nessebar. It’s a complement to our running guide for Varna. Special thanks to Vladimir Ivanov for his route suggestions in this area.
In Burgas, Bulgaria’s fourth-largest city, there’s 10+ km of seaside running, which we’ve divided into two routes: from the Lighthouse to the Saltpans, and then further north to Sarafovo, where one can add with a loop along Sarafovo’s beach & piers. Also in Burgas, add paths in the Sea Garden as part of your waterfront run. We’ve also included a ‘Runseeing‘ tour of the historic center and a trail run around Cape Foros. Further north in the seaside town of Pomorie, there’s nice running along a sandbar and on a promenade along Central Beach.
In Nessebar, there’s 7.5 km of spectacular seaside running, including a 3k waterfront promenade encircling the perimeter of Old Nessebar. There are also some runnable beaches in Nessebar, and a 2.8 km promenade along Sunny Beach.
Runner Notes: Summers can be hot and humid in this area.
