Pomorie

Pomorie, ancient Anhialo, is one of the most beautiful cities on the seaside, an attractive resort and healing center for tourism. It is situated on a narrow rocky peninsula, 3.5km in the Black Sea, 20km from Bourgas and 18km from Sunny Beach. From the south, east and northeast the city is surrounded by the sea, and from the north - by the Pomorie Saline lake. 11km from the city is Bourgas Airport. Anhialo is one of the most ancient cities on Bulgarian lands. Historical data shows that the city was founded in the V-IV century BC. close to the Salt Lake, called "sacred" by the ancient Thracians because of its healing properties. It is assumed that the city was founded by the Apollonians as a commercial colony controlling the North Bourgas Bay.

Our family complex is 2 minutes away from the best free beach area - the VIP area of ​​Grand Hotel Pomorie. This beach is suitable for families with young children as the shore has a smooth slope and the water is clear and shallow, providing lots of fun for the little ones and peace of mind for their parents. The beach is about 5km long with an average width of 30m. It is covered with dark sand, so it absorbs the sun's rays, which favors the faster acquisition of a sunny tan. Its color is due to the greater content of iron and manganese. The slow cooling of sea water determines a warm and prolonged autumn. The winter is soft and snowfalls are minimal. These climatic conditions allow the tourists to enjoy the resort from early spring to late autumn.

Raija Apartments are located in close proximity to the largest mud therapy center of the Balkan Peninsula with a capacity of 1000 procedures per day. Pomorie is identified as an attractive center for year-round balneological, spa and wellness tourism. Pomorie Lake provides liman healing mud and lye, which is one of the biggest natural resources not only for Pomorie but also for Bulgaria. In its chemical composition there is a high sulfur and iron content, therefore acts extremely favorable and treating diseases of the locomotory system, skin diseases and reproductive diseases. The healing qualities of mineral waters on the territory of the Municipality of Pomorie have also been known since antiquity. The vast majority of the mineral waters spring from great depth, which guarantees their purity.

The lake of Pomorie is an overly salty lagoon, situated on an area of ​​760 hectares. The lake is separated from the sea by a 5km narrow sandy strip with a width of 50m. Pomorie Lake is a protected area under the Birds Directive. In the lake and its adjacent territories, 204 bird species 59 of which were included in the Red Book of Bulgaria (1985). The wetland offers a rare combination of living conditions that allow the development of a very rare complex of salty-loving vegetation and animals adapted to this salinity, part of which can be seen only here. The lake is part of the second largest migration route of birds in Europe - Via Pontica. Pomorie Lake is part of the "100 national tourist sites" under number 6b.

In Pomorie, ancient Anhialo, the sea salt is extracted since ancient times. According to Bulgarian historians, the salts existed before the foundation of the city - around the 5th century BC. Until 1930s, sea salt in Bulgaria was only produced in Pomorie. In the past, the salt was rare and in some places had the value of gold. Therefore, Anhialo salts have been the subject of disputes and wars. The Salt Museum in Pomorie is the only specialized museum for salt production by solar vaporization of seawater in Bulgaria and the Balkans. Ancient salt extraction technique is almost unchanged to this day and can be observed onsite. The salt museum is part of the "100 national tourist sites" under number 6a.

Anhialo was renamed to Pomorie in 1934 year. Close to the seashore, on the eastern end of Pomorie, there is an "Old Pomorine houses" reserve. The buildings present the characteristic architecture of the Black Sea houses. Walking in Pomorie, do not miss to visit some Christian temples - the monastery "St. George Victorious", the Church "Holy Transfiguration" - the oldest building in the city, "St. Nativity of the Virgin" and others. The individual houses are most commonly located on the street line and follow the curves of the narrow cobblestone streets. The wooden terraces with consoles, balconies with rails, wavy tiles, white chimneys on the roofs on the background of the blue sky, build the characteristic landscape of the Renaissance Anhialo.

Historical Museum - Pomorie preserves and exhibits the cultural and historical heritage of the city and the municipality. The museum building was built at the end of the 19th century as a Greek maiden school. It is a monument of culture with local importance. In the halls of the museum the exibits are arranged in three departments - Archeology, Ethnography and New history.

The Monastery "St. Georgi Victorious" in the town of Pomorie is one of the few active monasteries in Eastern Bulgaria. It is also among the most honored holy cloisters in the country. The temple holiday, May 6, is a holiday of the city of Pomorie, too. Every year on this day, a solemn archerial liturgy and worship is served. The holiday is accompanied by a three-day fair.

The ancient dome tomb is located about 1km from Pomorie. The tomb dates back to the II-III century. The scientific hypothesis has been adopted that the facility served as a mausoleum of a rich Anhial tracian family, in which religious rituals dedicated to the cult of the Sun were taken. The ancient dome tomb is the largest found in Bulgaria and is the only of its kind on the Balkan Peninsula. The mound under which the tomb is built is 8m high and has a diameter of 60m.

Sunset Aquapark Pomorie is situated at an easily accessible place at the beginning of the town of Pomorie. The attractions water park has 32 water slides with different features and difficulty, and impressive shapes and colors that contribute to the good mood. You will also find comfortable areas for relaxation, beautiful natural vegetation nearby, various areas for children with numerous attractions where the small ones can spend hours in a carefree and cheerful game.

Fishing is a traditional livelihood for the area. The first fishery data as a hobby dates from 2000 years BC. Of course, at the beginning, fishing as a hobby was a privilege only for the rich. The first fishing book was published in the XVII century.

The unique microclimate characteristics of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast determines the extremely favorable soil-climatic conditions for the development of viticulture and wine production in the region of Pomorie. From ancient times it is one of the main livelihoods of the local population. In 1932, the first modern wine cellar "Pomorie" was created, which is included in the structure of one of the most famous wine producers in Bulgaria - "Black Sea Gold" - winner over the years of a number of national and international awards from prestigious competitions.