6th c. BC
Founded (Mesembria)
40+
Mediaeval churches
1983
Year UNESCO-listed
37 km
From Burgas
Explore
Everything about Nessebar
Structured and easy to explore — from ancient history to the beaches and transport today.
About Nessebar
Key facts, location, population and why it's worth a visit.
ExploreHistory
From Thracian Mesembria to Byzantine, Ottoman and modern Nessebar.
ExploreBeaches
South Beach, North Beach and the adjacent fine-sand strips next to Sunny Beach.
ExploreLandmarks
The old town, the churches, the wooden windmill and the fortress walls.
ExploreDirectory
Hotels and places to stay in the old and new town.
ExploreTransport
How to get from Burgas — bus, car or boat.
ExploreWeather
Current forecast for Nessebar — hourly and daily.
Explore
Start here
Start your Nessebar journey
Plot a route between the churches, lunch in a fishing tavern and end at sunset by the windmill.