Information about the beach resort of Primorsko

The town of Primorsko has a population of 2459. It is a climate resort and a centre for youth tourism. It is situated 52 km south of Bourgas and 442 km south-east of Sofia. It lies on a cape jutting out between the Stamopolo Bay and the Dyavolski (Devil's) Bay. The old Turkish village bore the name of Chenger, and later on that of Kyupria.
Primorsko has a large beach zone and more than 80 rest homes, houses and summer camps for schoolchildren and students and an open-air theatre as well. The area is forested with deciduous trees and vegetation and is arranged as a park of numerous alleys in an old oak wood.
One can stay in Primorsko upon a booking in advance. During the summer season it would be a risk to rely on lodging without a reservation.

The most popular nearby place is the river of Ropotamo, famous for the thick ('Longoz') forest, otherwise typical for tropical climates, along its banks. The marsh of Arkutino also falls within the boundaries of the natural reserve. Besides its attractive rocky formations, the right-hand bank of the river also features one of the largest natural reserves of Water Pelin - a rare and treasured herb - in the country. Unfortunately, the commercialization of the Black Sea coast in the last few years is widely fueling concerns about the future of the flora and fauna of the natural reserve.

Primorsko is famous for its graceful arcing ten-kilometer sandy beach, the longest and prettiest on the coast. The resort is a haven for youth and working Bulgarians who flock here in droves to avail themselves of the numerous trade union rest homes, hostels, student dorms and campgrounds. Under communism, Primorsko was the site of the Georgi Dimitrov International Youth Resort Center (Mezdunaroden Mladezhki Tsentur, or MMC) which annually attracted thousands of communist youth from around the world who, fittingly, camped out in huge communal tents. While the centre of Primorsko is an overbuilt urbanlike sprawl, the MMC and nearby areas on the water are pleasant. If you happen to find cemeteries picturesque, there is an especially peaceful plot perched on the top of the bluff overlooking Primosko's beach.

There are plenty of outdoor cafes, discos that thump around the clock, and inexpensive eateries such as the beach side Delfin Snack Bar (try the tasty midi pane [breaded deep fried mussels]). For the intrepid traveler curious to see how the current generation of Bulgarian youth is embracing capitalist excess, Primorsko is where it's happening. But if it's peace and quiet you're after, better look elsewhere.
The small restaurants and refreshment stalls are infinite in number. The local canteens at the rest houses and camps are much sought after. The prices are not high but the canteens need a preliminary reservation.

Several times in the day a bus runs to Bourgas and Sozopol.