The Summer 2026 tourist season on Bulgaria ’s Black Sea coast has been officially launched in Sozopol, with Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov and the city’s mayor Tihomir Yanakiev taking part in a ceremonial opening held on the Central Beach. Speaking during the event, Dimitrov said the season is expected to broadly match last year’s performance, stressing that Bulgaria continues to be positioned as a safe and stable travel destination. He expressed confidence that the sector will manage a solid