A visit to Nessebar in Bulgaria during the summer is like bliss for the soul and the eye. If you want to feel the summer breeze in ancient Messembria, here are my ultimate 5 reasons to visit Nessebar.
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Reason 1: Nessebar is a Unesco World Heritage Site
Ancient Messebria has it all: history, small streets in typical 19th-century Bulgarian style, cultural heritage, amazing beaches, seafood, tasty wine and all you need for a perfect summer escape. Not to mention that Nessebar is also included in the Unesco World Heritage Sites list in 1983.
Reason 2: there are 23 preserved and restored churches in Old Mesembria
Notably, one of the most interesting facts about Nessebar is that there are 23 preserved and restored churches. And all of them are at your fingertips…Just chase the summer breeze and visit Nessebar.
Reason 3 to feel the summer breeze in Messembria: go to a wine-tasting in Winery Messembria
Wanna bring a unique souvenir from Bulgaria? Visit Winery Messembria in Nessebar and enjoy a free wine tasting. Their wine is just mouth-melting. I would recommend buying a collection of three bottles: white wine which is a combination of Traminer, Muscat, and Chardonnay. A red wine that is a typical Bulgarian Mavrud. And a third bottle which can be a Rose wine or Almond sweet alcoholic drink. Both liquors are delicious and perfect for a present. Needless to say that the quality is excellent and the price is affordable. For more information, please check their website Winery Messembria and Facebook page.
Reason 4: admire typical Bulgarian architecture in Nessebar Old Town
Another reason to visit Nessebar is the typical Bulgarian architecture in Nessebar Old Town dated from the 19th century. Nowadays, all the buildings are restored and used for little souvenir shops or traditional craftsmen’s boutiques.
For all food lovers: taste some Bulgarian summer dishes
In addition, Nessebar is a sea town and you will definitely find all Black Sea local fish and seafood in every restaurant. Moreover, the local menu offers all must-try Bulgarian dishes like shopska salad, tarator, parlenka, meat, vegetables and others.
Reason 5 to visit Nessebar – have fun in Sunny Beach
In brief, Nessebar has a perfect location and is situated nearby Sunny Beach, Burgas, St Vlas, and Sozopol. If you have time, take the bus and explore the region!
Thanks for reading and enjoy summer breeze in Messembria!