Nessebur, a perfect town for search for sea property in Bulgaria, is set on a small peninsula linked with the mainland by a narrow 400 m long isthmus. Its favorable location (near the town of Bourgas where there is a boom of Bulgarian real estate construction), long history and unique architecture make it one of the most popular and visited sea towns with one of the most beautiful Bulgarian properties.
Those who are interested in buying property in Bulgaria, will be surprised how fascinating and interesting the town of Nessebur is. It offers a great variety of historical places and spectacular sights and a large number of attractive property for sale in Bulgaria, as the town has one of the most picturesque sea apartments in Bulgaria and the most preferred land for sale in Bulgaria.
Nessebur was founded on the place of a Thracian fishing settlement that was named Messembria, which meant the town of Mena (the founder of the settlement).
Until 812 it was part of Byzantium. In the same year, it was conquered by Khan Kroum      and was included in the territory of Bulgaria. The town was under the rule of the Bulgarians. Later it was conquered by the Byzantines.
During the reign of Tzar Ivan Alexander, the town reached its cultural and economic boom, and it grew occupying a huge territory of the land beyond the peninsula. It was approximately in this period of time when most of the churches of Nessebur were built and up to this day they are a unique decoration of the town. According to the world statistics, Nessebur is the town having the biggest number of churches per capita. They are 41. Not all of them have preserved their full brilliance but even their present condition strongly impresses tourists. One of the oldest sights is the Basilica situated on the seashore, built most probably at the beginning of 5th century. The old Bishop's Residence located in the centre of the town is probably the most imposing of all the churches in Nessebur.  It is more than 25 m long and 22 m wide. Other churches are St John the Baptist Church, St. Stefan Church, St. Todor Church, St. Paraskeva Church, etc.
In 1366 the knights of Amadeus of Savoy conquered and devastated the town, and then sold it to Byzantium for 15,000 golden ducats. In 1453, shortly after Constantinople fell under Turkish domination, the town was conquered by the Ottoman Empire and suffered a decline. At the dawn of the Liberation, it was a dilapidated fishing settlement, with well-developed viticulture on the soft hills above the town.
Today Nessebur is one of the resorts most preferred by tourists and it has been most attractive ever since the beginning of XX century. The construction of the new town started  together with numerous rest homes, big and small hotels, and modern facilities for tourism and entertainment. The old buildings were restored and new houses in ancient style were built.
If you want to buy property in Bulgaria, choosing a Bulgarian apartment here is an excellent decision. Thus you will be one of the thousands of foreign and native people, happy to have Bulgarian property in Nessebur. Moreover, if you are a foreigner, you will be glad to know that there are many companies for property management in Bulgaria who will look after your Bulgarian properties  to give you peace of mind while you are away. 
The town has no shortage of restaurants, cafes and taverns. The most alluring restaurants are along Roussalka and Tsar Ivan Assen Streets on the southeastern tip of the peninsula. Neptune Restaurant is the best for fresh fish and offers splendid sea views.
The mega-resort of Sunny Beach, the most desired locality for real estate in Bulgaria and, especially, for sea apartments in Bulgaria, is just two miles (3km) away and offers an excellent nightlife for those seeking more entertainment. There is a regular transport connecting Bourgas and Pomorie to Nessebur and Sunny Beach. There are private taxis typical for the seaside towns due to the great number of tourists. The prices are moderate. There is water transport to Bourgas; one can often hire local boats to reach various places in the bay.
The lovely villages around Nessebur, such as Ravda and Aheloy, are also expected to develop fast, because many people prefer to invest and buy rural houses for sale in Bulgaria and sea property in Bulgaria in this area. There are many reasons for the villages to flourish and mainly because rural property in Bulgaria is attractive for foreign buyers, who want to live their life in a clean, peaceful place unlike the dirty and noisy places they are used to. The Bulgarian rural properties near Nessebur are also of great potential and interest for farmers and gardeners, too. Land is still quite cheap Bulgarian real estate to buy along with a wide variety of rural houses for sale in Bulgaria.
The village of Ravda is situated south of Nessebur and a sand strip connects them. There are melon fields, vineyards and gardens near the village where one can buy fresh agricultural products at low prices. There are numerous children's and youth camps, holiday houses and private lodgings. The village of Aheloy is situated on the motorway to Bourgas near the mouth of the Aheloy River. This is where the Bulgarian Tsar Simeon I destroyed the armies of the Byzantine emperor Lion Foka in the area called nowadays Kokalos because of the scattered bones of the killed soldiers. A vast firth with a sand strip parallels the distance from here to Pomorie and the long beach of excellent category is not yet built up. It borders the firth of Pomorie and the salt mines by the town.
Finally, Nessebur and the small towns and villages nearby will fascinate their visitors by the hospitality of the local people who will be ready to accept you in their big family if you become one of the thousand people, owners of property in Bulgaria.