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Introduction

The ancient Black Sea fishing port of Nessebar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built on an island connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway, situated at the southern end of Sunny Beach. It is often referred to as "The Pearl of the Black Sea" for its rich cultural history and beautiful setting.

The town has two main parts: a highly-developed tourist section at the end of Sunny Beach with lovely beaches, water parks and resorts, and the old historic section, set on the island, with magnificent Byzantine and medieval architecture.

The resorts draw large crowds in the summer, but they are worth enduring (or visit during the quiet season) in order to see the monasteries and churches with their wonderful frescoes, paintings and sculptures. The small, colorful boats floating near the narrow quays and worn, ancient walls along the old quarter's waterfront are very photogenic.

The historic houses in Nessebar are quite interesting—the ground-floor walls are constructed of large stones, and the second stories are of wood. The architectural style is known as Bulgarian National Revival, a distinctly Bulgarian form that developed in the 19th century.

Some people visit Nessebar on a day trip from Bourgas, about 25 mi/40 km away, but an overnight stay is suggested.

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Overview

Introduction

Also known by its Basque name of Donostia, the beautiful city of San Sebastian, Spain, is picturesque, expensive and one of the most fashionable spots to spend the summer.

Long the chosen summer escape for kings, political figures and celebrities (especially during its international movie festival week in September), San Sebastian is by far the most elegant coastal town in Spain. Belle epoque mansions, palaces and stylish apartments line the waterfront, placing it more on a level with Biarritz and Cannes than mass-market Benidorm or Torremolinos.

It's not cheap, but considering what it offers, you wouldn't expect it to be. Basque cuisine is considered the best in the whole peninsula. In the pintxo bars of the narrow-laned Parte Vieja (Old Quarter) and intimate harbor area, you can sample local fare—especially seafood—at its finest and most inventive. But San Sebastian is also a homely, relaxing, pedestrian-friendly town where you can bike along trails beside the Urumea River and take leisurely walks along the verdant coast overlooking the scenic Bay of Biscay.

Must See or Do

Sights—Taking the funicular to the top of the Monte Igueldo headland for the best views of La Concha Bay and the Vizcayan coast.

Museums—Basque art and ethnography at the San Telmo Museoa, located inside a former 16th-century convent.

Memorable Meals—Top Basque specialties such as bacalao (cod) at Arzak; the best pintxos (Basque tapas) in town at Bar Asador Ganbara.

Late Night—Live jazz performances in an intimate cellar setting at Altxerri JazzBar.

Walks—Walking the winding path past verdant vegetation from the top of Monte Igueldo past the lighthouse down to the western end of La Concha beach; enjoying a scenic walk up to Monte Urgull; wandering the narrow-laned Parte Vieja (Old Quarter)

Especially for Kids—The Palacio del Mar Aquarium with its transparent walkway through a tank full of sharks, squids and rays.