Much of Bulgaria’s appeal as a tourist destination rests upon the coastal region, with it beautiful white-sand beaches, unspoiled nature and large stretches of protected coastline. The Black Sea coast combines perfect sandy beaches with clear, warm water, mountain slopes sweeping steeply into the sea and thick forests offering cool shade during the hot summers. Facing east, it extends for over 378km, dotted with fishing villages and resorts on extensive beaches covered with fine golden sands, the majority of which have been awarded the EU Blue Flag for their environmental cleanliness. Read more..