Cities of the World: Bulgarian Riviera (2009)

Cities of the World depicts the ambiance, variety, unspoiled majesty and splendor of fourteen of the world's most unique cities. These captivating destinations have all been singled out to create a culture full of history.

The Bulgarian coast is awakening from a long sleep. On its two greatest holiday areas, the Golden Sand and the Sunny Coast, several hundred new, high quality hotels were built, their malls, restaurants and night clubs are of European quality. While its beaches were awarded by the European Union's blue flag.

Varna is called the most beautiful city of the Black Sea. Recently, more than 100 of its historical buildings were renovated. The city is full of Museums and monuments, most important of all is the Roman termas and the memorial park of the battle of Varna. The monument cities of Nesebar and Sozopol are a unique sight with their half rock, half tree houses and byzantin temples. Balchik, Albena and Burgas protect their memories of Thrakian, Greek, Roman and Byzantian times. The folksy restaurants offer the flavors of the Balkan peninsula. The roads old monasteries and ancient graves await history enthusiasts. The 378 meter long, sandy coast of the Black Sea is a paradise for yachting and watersports, where the beach life lasts from spring to autumn.