The town of Pomorye has been standing by the Black Sea for two and a half thousand years. It is considered the sunniest place on the Bulgarian coast and is famous for its excellent balneological resorts. Tourists planning holidays in Bulgaria try to come here for the sake of treatment with the help of the famous Pomorie mud.
Pomorie
500 years before our era, the ancient Greeks came to this region and founded the city of Anchialos (the name translates as "s alt pantry"). S alt has been mined there for thousands of years (the largest deposit in the Balkans).
In 1934, the ancient name of the ancient city was replaced by the Bulgarian name Pomorie.
Today, this small resort town with a population of 15,000 people has become a well-known balneological center thanks to the deposits of s alt and other minerals that are washed away by the water of lakes and springs and form unique mud with an unsurpassed healing effect.
Therefore, many tourists who seek not only to relax, but also to get he alth benefits, travel to Pomorie (Bulgaria). The map of the famous resort shows a very good location on a narrow peninsula that goes far into the sea (for five kilometers) and has many cozy bays and coves protectedisthmuses and sandbar.
Beaches and climate
The length of the sea coast in this area is about 4 kilometers. The beaches are well equipped for relaxation.
The rocky shore contributes to the transparency of sea water (because the waves do not raise sand from the bottom). In the beach area, the sea is warm (average temperature is 26 degrees) and not very deep, offering a magnificent view of the Balkan Mountains.
Let's consider the most popular hotel - Interhotel Pomorie 3 It boasts its own beach with good sand, located on the first coastline (100 meters from the sea). For hotel guests, entrance to the beach is free (but for 2 sunbeds and an umbrella you will have to pay 12 leva).
Summer in Pomorie is hot (up to 30 degrees), but it's not stuffy at all thanks to the fresh wind from the sea.
He alth resorts
There are many boarding houses and sanatoriums near the s alt lakes that provide various services for general he alth improvement, as well as the prevention and treatment of many diseases.
Tourists coming to Pomorie (Interhotel Pomorie 3) can take a course of recovery using unique mud and bathing in mineral springs, which help restore he alth with the following problems:
• violation of the functions of the musculoskeletal system;
• cardiovascular disorders;
• skin diseases;
• stress and nervous disorders;
• oncological diseases;
• Respiratory system disorders.
Interesting places
BIn ancient churches and monasteries you can see picturesque frescoes and ancient icons that Bulgaria is famous for (including the city of Pomorie). Also in this city, the international festival of the Holy Mother of God is held annually, at which the best Orthodox choirs from different countries perform. The constant interest of tourists is the reserve of old houses and the Thracian mausoleum. Excursions to the S alt Museum and the Black Sea Gold winery are popular.
Interhotel Pomorie
Interhotel Pomorie 3 (Bulgaria) is located in the Old Town on a quiet cozy street. The hotel is located near the airport "Burgas" (13 km). The center of Burgas is also very close (21 km).
In 2012, the hotel was reconstructed. Now tourists are accommodated in two buildings. The old building of the Pomorie Hotel (7 floors, 136 rooms) resembles a sea liner. It is surrounded by water on three sides. The new Pomorie Beach building (10 floors, 109 rooms) has a more traditional design.
Pomorie provides rooms for 2-3 people (12-18 sq.m), while rooms in Pomorie Beach are for 2-4 guests (18-20 sq.m).
In 2010, a small hotel Interhotel Pomorie Relax 3 was included in the Interhotel Pomorie chain.
Interhotel Pomorie 3 has its own balneological center, which is one of the best in Bulgaria. The minimum cost of accommodation is 1,039 rubles per night.
Average price for a double room (in the old building withoutair conditioner) - 85 leva (about 2125 rubles). An extra bed (75x184 cm) will cost 17 leva (425 rubles).
A ticket for the Moscow-Burgas-Moscow flight costs 15,430 rubles. (or RUB 14,000 for a charter flight).
Numbers
Interhotel Pomorie 3 (Bulgaria) offers standard rooms and luxury suites.
Standard room (2+1) has a TV (satellite broadcast, 2 Russian channels), fan, telephone, mini-bar, refrigerator, toilet and shower, as well as a balcony overlooking the seascapes. The floor is carpeted. A rollaway bed is provided for the third person.
The apartments located in Pomorie Beach consist of a living room, a bedroom and a balcony overlooking the sea.
In the new building, the cost of a standard room is 5,000 rubles higher for three people (since air conditioners are installed there).
Free services
The lobby in both buildings provides wireless Internet access, as well as a first-aid post and currency exchange.
Guests of the hotel can use the laundry and two swimming pools - open with fresh water (with a jacuzzi and children's section) and closed with heated sea water.
Next to Interhotel Pomorie 3 there is free parking (not guarded).
Additional services
For a fee, tourists can use the safe at the reception, the services of a SPA center and a beauty salon (with a solarium and a hairdresser), andcan also order food in the room (room service).
In addition, Interhotel Pomorie 3 has a fitness room, a billiard room, a casino, an excellent sauna and a massage parlour. The beach provides equipment for motorized and non-motorized boats.
Paid services include the organization of delivery from the airport (transfer) and car rental.
Holidays in Bulgaria can be combined with business trips. Two conference rooms in Interhotel Pomorie 3 (for 50 and 100 seats) are equipped with everything necessary for meetings, seminars and banquets.
Medical Services
Interhotel Pomorie 3 has its own medical center. Highly qualified personnel provide treatment services using mineral waters (balneotherapy) and mud baths.
In addition, the hotel's special medical complex offers wellness treatments based on the healing properties of sea water and algae (thalassotherapy), as well as natural essential oils (aromatherapy).
Holidays with children
Tourists who come with children to Pomorie (Interhotel Pomorie 3) will receive a warm welcome. The hotel has a special room for games and a playground for kids, and a shallow pool. The rooms are equipped with a baby cot and a high chair. The medical center offers special treatments for children.
Food
Food is organized on the principle of "all inclusive" and "half board". Interhotel Pomorie includes the following establishments:
• Mainrestaurant.
• Two bars in the lobby (both buildings).
• Breakfast and Dinner Room (Slantse).
• A la carte restaurant.
• Cocktail bar in the casino room.
• Bar in the billiard room.
• Kaliopa Dining Room.
• Restaurant "Venus" (terrace over the sea).
Free breakfasts consist of a standard set: porridge (milk rice and dietary oatmeal on the water), boiled sausages and local sausage, fresh yogurt, cheese and cheese, cucumbers and tomatoes, bananas and oranges, scrambled eggs and boiled eggs, milk, puff buns with cheese and yogurt cookies, white and grain bread.
Alcoholic drinks (whiskey, Bulgarian white and red wine, brandy, raki, beer, vermouth and others) are served in the all-inclusive format for lunch and dinner.
Paid dinner in the hotel restaurant costs 14 leva for 1 adult and half as much for 1 child.
Reviews
When planning a trip, you should read the recommendations of tourists who lived in Interhotel Pomorie 3. Reviews include both positive and negative experiences. Much depends on the degree of exactingness to the level of comfort, as well as on the individual understanding of the term "good rest".
Positive Feedback
Many tourists like the warm sea, proximity to the airport (15 minutes) and a cozy old town where Russians are very respectful and will always try to help.
There is no language barrier in talking to people on the streets, and even the menu in restaurantswritten in Russian.
The hotel is conveniently located - close to beaches, he alth resorts, shops, restaurants and tour agencies.
There are many small cafes and taverns in Pomorie (often with live music) where you can have a tasty and inexpensive lunch or dinner. Interestingly, soups are very popular in Bulgaria - everywhere you can find 6-8 types of first courses. This is convenient for people who care about their he alth.
There is a market not far from the hotel (20 minutes walk). Locals sell a variety of fresh and cheap fruits (the cost of nectarines, cherries and pears is from 20 to 50 rubles per kilogram). There are many original shops selling excellent local wine (2-40 leva per bottle).
The hotel staff is attentive and friendly, employees always try to solve problems.
Very interesting are the ancient villages and temples that Bulgaria (Pomorye) is known for. The photos reflect only part of the entire solar palette and charm.
Among the excursions are popular trips to Patissimo, Balchik, Aladzha, the Bulgarian village (national dishes, pictures of everyday life, dancing on hot coals) and old Nessebar with an amazing church, a wine shop (with tasting) and a magnificent view of the sea from a cliff.
It is interesting to visit the Center of Pomorie, which is located next to the hotel and is known for beautiful alleys and an abundance of brand shops and fashionable restaurants.
Negative reviews
Food is monotonous (although this is common in three-star hotels), and some tourists complain thatthat the fruits on the table are only oranges, bananas, apples and peaches.
During the summer heat it is very stuffy in the old building (there are air conditioners only in the new building), and in the rooms below the third floor there is a smell of algae, since the sea surrounds the hotel from three sides. For the same reason, early in the morning, the calls of gulls and albatrosses are heard outside the window.
There are no electric kettle and hair dryer in the rooms (although they are not stated in the hotel's advertisement), there are few free sockets (there are none at all in the bathroom), which also do not indicate the voltage. Mold can be seen in the bathrooms.
Although the description of the hotel indicates its own beach, tourists note that it simply does not exist - there are only concrete slabs that go into the sea, and there are several umbrellas and sunbeds on them.
Go to the city beach 10 minutes. Mud sometimes floats in the sea, there are broken shells on the shore, which can hurt you.
During the algal bloom, the shore is covered with green bloom. In addition, there are many jellyfish here.
Tourist Tips
• Currency should only be changed at exchange offices in big cities (there are many scammers on the street and markets, and the exchange rate in hotels is unfavorable), and keep the certificate issued at the same time (bordereaux), which may be required upon departure.
• Plastic cards are accepted for payment only in expensive hotels and restaurants. They can also be used to purchase air tickets online. In general, plastic cards are not popular in Pomorie.
• You can withdraw money from the card at ATMs, which are only in large hotels.
• Necessarykeep an eye on things, and carry bags over your shoulder (they are often snatched on the streets).
• Taxi drivers at airports inflate prices, so it's best to ask the locals for the fare to the desired place, and then firmly insist on this amount in a conversation with the taxi driver (set the fee in advance, before boarding).
• Keep valuables with you (suitcases are often opened at airports).
• Bring tea bags with you.
• You can tell the cleaning lady about anything you need - she will give you soap, shampoo and so on.
• Please note that you cannot take food out of the hotel restaurant (during the free breakfast or lunch with the all-inclusive system). There is a fine of five euros for taking food out.
• Beaches rocky - shoes required.
• It's cheaper to buy an umbrella at a local store than rent it on the beach (then you can sell it to other tourists).
• It is better to organize excursions after your arrival in Pomorie (and not pay in advance to the tour operator) - everything is much cheaper in local bureaus, and it is even better to travel on your own.
Conclusion
The level of service in Bulgaria cannot yet be called European, rather, it is close to the Soviet one. And for spoiled tourists who prefer five-star hotels, Interhotel Pomorie 3(Bulgaria / Pomorie) is hardly suitable.
But picky and active people who spend more time not in a hotel, but on the sea, s alt lakes and excursions, will be quite satisfied with their vacation, take a course of improvement on the Pomorie mud and get wonderfulimpressions.
