Bourgas is not only a municipality centre but a popular seaside destination as well. The southern location advantages the mild climate and the longer duration of the summer season which has turned the city and the nearby resorts into a preferable place among Bulgarian and foreign tourists. The accommodation types are defined by the purpose of the visit – summer vacation, cultural tourism or business deeds. In the city centre and the prestigious quarters like Lazur you can find boutique hotels and more luxurious places to stay. Like other big cities at the Bulgarian seaside, Bourgas offers many independent apartments for rent suitable for families, small business groups or couples counting on independence and privacy. If you would like to be close to the big city and at the same time to be surrounded by tranquility and close to a pure beach, the quarters Sarafovo and Kraimorie offer comfortable family hotels and guest houses in proximity to many shops, restaurants and bars, as well as with convenient transport connections to the centre of Bourgas. To the north and to the south of Bourgas are the beautiful towns of Nessebar and Sozopol which attract tourists from all over the world and fascinate them with the atmosphere of the old towns. Bourgas International Airport is extremely busy during the summer season and facilitates the faster development of the tourism in Bulgaria. There are also comfortable hotels for the business oriented visitors of the town that provide luxury equipped conference rooms, rent offices and transport services. Bourgas has a beautiful Sea garden, many galleries, Orthodox churches and hosts festivals and cultural events.