St. Anastasia Island: Roundtrip from Burgas
Supplied by: St. Anastasia Monastery
Sail across the Black Sea and explore the Bulgarian Alcatraz
Highlights
- Hop aboard a boat from Burgas and sail across the Black Sea towards Bulgaria's only inhabited island Wander around the medieval monastery and the nearby museum, and hear tales of pirate raids and prison camps Sample some tasty herbal tea, with fresh herbs picked directly from the roof of the monastery
What's included
- Roundtrip boat ride to St. Anastasia Island
- Entrance to the monastery and its museum
- Food and drinks
Overview
Raided by pirates and later used as an offshore prison camp for communists, the history of St. Anastasia Island belies its peaceful charm. Take a boat out from Burgas and delve into the dramatic past of Bulgaria's only inhabited island.
Explore a medieval monastery and its nearby museum to get a sense of the drama this tiny islet has witnessed over the centuries. Gaze wistfully across the Black Sea waters like a homesick monk, and enjoy a fresh-air picnic with a view!
Cancellation policy
never
Venue address
St. Anastasia Monastery
Marine Station Burgas
