About Aheloy
Key facts about Aheloy — a town of about 2,400 inhabitants (NSI, 2023), part of Pomorie Municipality, a quiet family resort with a rich history.
The town between the river and the sea
Aheloy is a town and summer resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, situated on the left bank of the mouth of the Aheloy River, about 25 km northeast of Burgas. Administratively it is part of Pomorie Municipality and lies about 12 km south of Nessebar. Its population is around 2,400 (NSI, 2023), which increases several times over during the summer months.
Aheloy is a quiet alternative to the busy neighbouring resorts — Sunny Beach to the north and Pomorie to the north-west. The beach is about 1.5 km of sand with a gentle slope, suited to families with children. The local economy rests on tourism, fishing and agriculture in the surrounding area.
The town is best known for the Battle of Achelous (917), in which the Bulgarian army led by Tsar Simeon I the Great inflicted a heavy defeat on the Byzantines — one of the greatest victories in Bulgarian medieval history. Today the site of the battle is marked by a modest monument in the surrounding area.