Pomorie boasts of the unique nature which makes it an attractive place for year-round recreation and treatment of various diseases. The city of Pomorie (about 14 500 inhabitants) is located on a narrow rocky peninsula, jutting out 3,5 km in The Black Sea, 20 km away from Bourgas and 18 km away from the resort Sunny Beach.
It was founded in IV B.C. near the salty lake called by the ancient Thracians "sacred" because of its curative abilities.
Weather here is favorable: continuing sunshine which reaches up to 2360 hours annually.
Pomorie curative mud, extracted from the salty lake, is among the best in the world.
The coast is low, sandy, with a fully open horizon to the east and to the west. Beach line stretches over an area of 18 700 sq. m. The strip is 4 200 m long and its sand is rich in iron. Flat and shallow coastal line, bottom of the sea, with a slight slope and the cold sea currents make it safe for children and inexperienced swimmers.
Pomorie disposes of over 60 000 beds category 1, 2 and 3 stars, in family pensions (hotels), hotels with all the facilities for a quiet family recreation, a lot of establishments for quick eating, indoor swimming pool. Pomorie is connected with other towns and resorts with the airport only 8 km away.
Pomorie Bay is great for yachting and sailing, the pier - from amateur fishermen. |