Sarafovo District is one of the most popular and desirable districts of Burgas, located along the southwest coast of the Black Sea.
At the beginning of the 20th century, asmall settlement of fishermen and farmers appeared in the place where Sarafovolies today. It was founded by Bulgarian refugees from the Ottoman Empire. The settlement was named after Engineer Sarafov, who participated actively in its planning and founding, including by designing the school, the wide streets, and the public parks. In the 1980s the settlement became a district of Burgas.
Sarafovo District has a very convenient and advantageous location. It is situated 5 km away from the central urban area, and thus is blessed with the quietness, cosiness, and comfort of a seaside resort. At the same time its residents can use the services of the public transport, and of many stores, restaurants, a school, nursery schools, akindergarten, doctor’s offices, ATMs, a SPA centre, sports clubs, a tenniscourt, and other important infrastructure. A few years ago a new yacht club was built, and some playgrounds and observation sites were restored. The international airport is really close which is very convenient for the tourists.
A very important thing is that the district is not desolate during the winter months, as it usually happens in other resort towns.
The climate of the Bulgarian South Black Sea is mildand clement. The winter is short and warm here, and the summer months are not plagued by devastating heat, as is the case in Turkey and Spain.
Sarafovo is located in an exceptionally beautiful and picturesque area. It offers a breathtaking view of the open sea, the Gulf of Burgas, and the city of Burgas. The local beaches sprawl for 4 km, so they are never crowded. People in Sarafovo can start enjoying the sea as early as May and the water is good for swimming until October. The dark colour of the sand on the beach provides greathealth benefits – it is rich in magnesium, manganese, iron, and other mineralsand microelements. On the outskirts of Sarafovo you will find the remnants of the ancient port.
The famous mud district called Solnitsite is situated between Sarafovo and Burgas, where you can get some spa procedures for free and bathe in the sea.
Close to Sarafovo are also the ancient towns of Nessebar and Sozopol (20-30 min ride), some Thracian crypts, ancient monuments,the Sunny Beach resort, and other interesting places.
Thanks to these advantages, the district has become very popular and trendy. A lot of Bulgarian families move to live there, as well as people from Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and other former Soviet states.
Sarafovo Housing District is constantly growing and there is a rising number of beautiful first class housing on offer. Zlaten Bryag Housing District located on the frontline of the Black Sea has become the jewel in the crown of this area.
Spend your holidays in Sarafovo! It is guaranteed you will want to come back!