Wineries near Burgas and Pomorie

Updated: October 29, 2026

The closest wineries to Burgas are around Pomorie, about 20 km away (around 25 minutes). Inland, the Karnobat area is about 55 km (around 45 minutes) and the Sungurlare valley, known for red Misket, about 90 km (around 1 h 15 min). A day linking Pomorie with one inland winery fits into 6 to 7 hours.

The southern Black Sea coast has its own wine tradition. Pomorie has long been known for its white wines and for brandy, and the hills behind the coast, from Karnobat to Sungurlare, grow grapes for whites and lighter reds. For holidaymakers in Burgas, Sunny Beach or Sozopol, a tasting day is a change from the beach and needs no driving.

Wine areas within reach of Burgas

Area	Drive from Burgas	Drive from Sunny Beach	Character
Pomorie	about 25 min	about 25 min	Coastal winery, whites, brandy
Aitos and Karnobat	about 45 min	about 1 h	Inland hills, mixed estates
Sungurlare valley	about 1 h 15 min	about 1 h 20 min	Red Misket, aromatic whites
Sakar region	about 1 h 45 min	about 2 h	Powerful reds; a long day

Pomorie

Pomorie sits on a narrow peninsula between the sea and a salt lake. Besides wine, it has a domed Thracian tomb, the old town on the point and the salt museum by the lake. Wineries in and near the town have tasting rooms; book ahead, especially in summer. Pomorie fits even into a short half day.

Inland: Karnobat and Sungurlare

The Sungurlare valley is home to red Misket, a pale, aromatic grape that makes fresh white wines despite its name. Wineries here are larger and further apart, so plan one, or two at most, and leave time for lunch in the country. Karnobat lies on the way and has its own wine history.

A sample day from Burgas

Time	Plan
10:00	Pick-up in Burgas
10:30	Pomorie: Thracian tomb and old town
11:30	Pomorie winery: tasting
13:00	Drive inland (about 1 h)
14:00	Lunch and tasting at a winery in the Sungurlare valley
16:00	Drive back to Burgas (about 1 h 15 min)
17:15	Back in Burgas

In July and August the coast road between Burgas, Pomorie and Sunny Beach is busy, especially on Saturdays. A weekday tasting avoids most of the traffic.

Tips for the day

• Book each tasting at least a few days ahead; inland wineries often receive visitors by appointment only.
• Ask whether the tasting can be in English and whether food is served.
• If you are flying home, ask about packing bottles for hold luggage.
• Combine with a sight: Pomorie’s salt lake, or the old town of Sozopol on a separate day.

Pomorie only, or inland too?

	Pomorie half day	Pomorie and inland full day
Time	3 to 4 hours	6 to 7 hours
Wineries	One	Two
Sights	Salt lake, Thracian tomb, old town	Add country roads and vineyards
Best for	Families, a short break from the beach	Wine lovers

If only one person in the group is interested in wine, the half day is the better choice: Pomorie has enough to keep everyone busy. The full day suits a group that wants to see vineyards and taste wines that are rarely found outside Bulgaria.

Eurovision week in Burgas

If you are in Burgas for the Eurovision Song Contest in May 2027, a wine day fits on the free days between shows. See day trips from Burgas during Eurovision week.

More wine and spirits

For other regions, see wineries near Plovdiv and rakia tasting in Bulgaria. To book, enter Burgas and Pomorie in the form above, with the date and number of passengers, and list the wineries in the notes.