Wild & scenic

Silistar Beach

Strandzha, Burgas Province · 🇧🇬 Bulgaria

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Clear water and empty sand in Bulgaria's last bay before the Turkish border, at the wild edge of Strandzha.

The sea at Silistar Beach (Strandzha, Burgas Province, Bulgaria) is typically around 25°C in the warm season; the best months to visit are Jun-Sep.

Sea temperature: ~25°C in the warm season
Water: Exceptionally clear turquoise-green
Sand: Fine light-golden sand in a bay pinched between two low green capes
Swimming: Sheltered and gently shelving; usually calm when the north wind stays away
Best time to visit: Jun-Sep
Setting: Deep in the Silistar protected area on the Strandzha coast, minutes from the Turkish border; the little Silistar river seeps out at one end
Beach type: Wild & scenic
Region: Europe