Pomorie region

The resort Pomorie possesses the unique nature which makes it an attractive place for year-round recreation and treatment of various diseases. The town of Pomorie (about 14 500 inhabitants) is situated on a narrow rocky peninsula, jutting out 3,5 km in The Black Sea, 20 km away from

The town was founded in IV B.C. near the salty lake called by the ancient Thracians "sacred" because of its curative abilities.

The climate is extremely favorable: continuing sunshine which reaches up to 2360 hours annually. The average temperature of the air and the water in July is 23,6 degrees Celsius. Consequent, following each other winds (breeze) from the sea to the shore and from the shore to the sea rhythmically refresh the air.

The atmospheric pressure is 76 mm.

In the morning, before sunrise the air is rich in ozone and negative ions, ultraviolet rays and iodine, released in the form of gas from seaweeds.

Because of the slow cooling of the sea water, the autumn is warm and continuing. The average autumn temperature is 20,5 degrees Celsius.

The snowfalls are minimal as the snow lasts no more than 5 to 7 days. From the middle of October until the beginning of March the sea warms the air.

The average temperature in spring is 14 degrees Celsius. Such a climate allows the resort to be used from early spring until late autumn for sun treatment and sea treatment, and the fruit - vegetable belt which encircles Pomorie from 17 200 declared vineyards, 2200 declared orchard and 800 declared vegetable gardens assure the resort abundance in fruit and vegetables.

It is proved that according to its qualities Pomorie curative mud, extracted from the salty lake, is among the best in the world.

In the modern sanatorium different diseases are cured all year round diseases of the bone-muscular system of the body. Gynecological, surgery and traumatically, skin, peripheral nerves, non-typical of the breathing organs, liver, heart and other diseases.

In the resort of Pomorie, the shore is low, sandy, with a fully open horizon to the east and to the west. It is defended to the north from the Balkan mountain. The beach line covers an area of 18 700 sq. m. It is 4 200 m long and its sand is rich in iron. The shallow and flat coastal line, bottom of the sea, with a slight slope and the cold sea currents make it safe for children and inexperienced swimmers.

In its 25 century history Pomorie (until 1934 called Anhialo) has a turbulent history - a Greek colony, "civitas magna'' - a prosperous town in the Roman Empire, with the right to cut its own money, an important fortress of the First Bulgarian State, a witness of the battle near Acheloi in 917, pillaged and fired in 1366 from Savoy Earl; the chief supplier of sea salt, wine and brandy of the Ottoman Empire, meets thousands of people from far and wide.

Among the most interesting places of interest in Pomorie are the Ancient Dome Tomb from the epoch of the late Roman dominance on these lands ( II - III century), the functioning monastery ''St George'' - a monument of Medieval architecture- in which icons are kept from XVIII and XIX century, the little church ''Christ Transfiguration'' from 1764 and the church ''Virgin Mary'', built from the best student of Kolio Ficheto - Usta Gencho.

The resort Pomorie disposes of over 60 000 beds category 1, 2 and 3 stars, in family pensions, hotels with all the facilities for a quiet family recreation, a lot of establishments for quick eating, indoor swimming pool. Comfortable transport junctions connect Pomorie with other towns and resorts. The airport is only 8 km away. The vicinity of the resort Sunny Beach and the regional center Bourgas widen the possibilities for entertainment.

The Pomorie Bay is preferred for yachting and sailing, the pier - from amateur fishermen. Together with the traditional means of livelihood of the local population - wine-growing, wine-producing, production of salt and fishing, tourism and its accompanying activities define the new image in economics of the more attractive balneological, the sea resort Pomorie.

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