Burgas is situated on the Black Sea, in the south-eastern part of the country. It is the fourth largest city in Bulgaria and is smaller and less crowded than other big city on Bulgarian Black Sea - Varna. The climate here is temperately continental with a distinct impact from the Black Sea.
Burgas has a relaxed atmosphere with good shopping and an abundance of restaurants and outdoor cafes.The Sea Park is situated on a high shore, all of it cut by flowerbeds, trees and sculptures. Within the park there is the casino, a small zoo and the open-air theatre. The central beach is situated below the Sea Park, a beautiful forked staircase in verdure leads to the beach. The city has a northern beach, too, close to the Izgrev Quarter, adjacent to the salt-mines.
Burgas is Bulgaria`s largest port and this is the primary focus of the city, but Bourgas is not only an important industrial centre - it has also considerable resources for tourism. The favourable geographical location and advanced transport infrastructure of Bourgass are good prerequisites for development of tourism and trade. The city is a starting point for visiting the seaside resorts in the area - Sunny Beach resort, town of Nessebar, The Elenite holiday village, etc. to the north and The Dyuni holiday village, Sozopol, Kiten, Lozenets and others, to the south.