The salt spray hits you the moment you enter the Burgas coastal province. You are now at the center of the southern Black Sea life. Start your journey in the old town of **Nessebar**. This town sits on a small rocky peninsula connected to the mainland by a long thin road. You can walk past ancient church ruins that have stood since the days of the **Byzantine** empire. The wooden houses and narrow streets make it a perfect place for a morning stroll. Drive your car south to find the bright pink waters of the **Atanasovsko Lake**. This lagoon is a vivid shade of rose due to the salt-loving organisms that live in the water. You will see people covered in black healing mud along the shore. It is a natural open-air spa located right next to the main highway. The lake is also a major stop for thousands of migrating birds twice a year. It is a strange and beautiful sight that you can see right from your car window. End your coastal trip in the artistic streets of **Sozopol**. This old fishing village is famous for its tall wooden houses and rocky alleys. You can eat fresh grilled fish at a seaside table while watching the boats return to the harbor. The southern beaches here are wide and usually much quieter than the big resorts. It is the perfect place to park and watch the moon rise over the calm water. The atmosphere here is slow and peaceful compared to the busy city of Burgas.

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History of Burgas (province)

The history of Burgas Province is a 3,000 year maritime chronicle anchored by the city states of **Apollonia Pontica** and **Mesembria**. In the 6th century BC, these ports were so wealthy they minted silver coins with an anchor symbol, which remains the region icon today. The island of **St. Anastasia**, a volcanic rock in the bay, served as a pirate raid target, a monastery, and even a political prison, embodying the turbulent shifts of the Black Sea. In the medieval era, the province was protected by the **Erkesiya**, a massive 131 km long earthen wall that marked the border between the Bulgarian Empire and Byzantium. South of the resorts lies the **Strandzha**, a mysterious mountain range home to the **Nestinari** fire walkers, who perform ancient pagan rituals on hot embers. This area was also the site of the **Preobrazhenie Uprising** in 1903, where local Bulgarians attempted to redraw the map of the Balkans. A drive south reveals the **Beglik Tash** Thracian sanctuary, a megalithic clock where giant stones were moved by hand to track the summer solstice. The salt pans of **Atanasovsko Lake** have been harvested since the Romans, creating a pink hued landscape that connects modern industry to ancient trade. From the underwater ruins of **Poroimane** to the wooden houses of the coast, the province is a testament to man mastery over the sea.

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