Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Festivals & Events
Burgas Sand Sculpture Festival
(
www.sandfestburgas.com
;
early Jul)
International artists create fantastic sand sculp-
tures on Burgas beach each July, following different themes each year. The works usually
stay on show until September.
International Folklore Festival
( late Aug)
Burgas' main festival, with shows during the evening at the Summer
Theatre in Maritime Park and various locations around the city centre.
TRADITIONAL MUSIC
Spirit of Burgas Festival
(
www.spiritofburgas.com
;
Aug)
One of the biggest music events in Bulgaria, attracting
top national and international rock, jazz, hip-hop and experimental acts and DJs. Takes
place on the beach for a few days in early to mid-August.
LIVE MUSIC
Emil Chakarov Music Festival
( early Jul)
Internationally attended classical -music festival.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Burgas Sea Song Festival
( Jul & Aug)
Showcases up-and-coming popular- music acts from around the country
and offers new talents a chance to perform. Held in Maritime Park.
LIVE MUSIC
Flora Flower Exhibition
( Apr & Sep)
The Black Sea coast's biannual flower show.
HOTEL PRICES
All accommodation prices listed in this chapter (unless stated otherwise) are what you should expect to pay during
the high season (July and August). During the shoulder season (May, June, September and October), room prices
drop by up to 50%, so along with the continually good weather and greatly reduced crowds, this is the best time to
visit. Note that many hotels and restaurants in the resort towns only open for the summer season.
