Obzor, a small town and a beautiful seaside resort located on the Black Sea Coast of Bulgaria. Obzor town is relatively small with a population of around 2500 inhabitants and is located 65 km south of Varna and 73 km north of Burgas. Obzor is situated in the skirts of the eastern part of the Stara Planina Mountain where the mountain ridge rises to the west of the city; to the north is the Dvoynitsa River. Obzorâs beach, which is known as one of the longest beaches in Bulgaria at 8km, extends from St. Atanas in the north all the way to Mona Petra Cape in the south. Although Obzor is a small town with a modest population, during its peak holiday season it becomes a popular holiday destination.
Obzor beach is considered to be one of the safest and most attractive beaches in Bulgaria. As well as crystal clear waters and golden sand, the beach has a walkway lined with lively cafes and bars. Hotels in Obzor range from large luxurious resorts to small family hotels. There are also campsites between the towns of Byala and Obzor. Being one of the most ancient settlements in Bulgaria, Obzor is steeped in rich history and is home to some striking Roman and Greek architecture.
With some great beaches, fascinating history and culture, delicious cuisine and wonderful weather, Obzor is a great holiday destination.
Climate
As Bulgaria is located in the southeast of Europe, Obzor enjoys an enviable Mediterranean climate that is both temperate and pleasant year-round. The climate of Obzor is warm and temperate with hot summers and little rainfall in all months. During summer, Obzor gets an average temperature of 26 C and approximately 31 C. While the winter season gets an approximate temperature of 5C. During spring and autumn the temperature can get somewhere amid 20 C and 25 C.
Summer
Summers in Obzor are usually hot and dry and temperatures can soar to 30C. The average temperature in July is around 27C, while the average low is 18 C. Visitors can expect 6 â" 10 hours of sunshine a day during the summer months. The average quantity of precipitation level is around 39 mm, while the humidity level is around 69 percent. The sea water temperature is a balmy 25C.
Autumn
Obzorâs average temperature starts to cool down as autumn arrives, although not by a significant amount â" the average temperature has only dropped by a few degrees and settled around 20C-25C. Precipitation levels in September sit around 153 mm, and in October 92 mm. It may rain for 4 days in September, while rainfall days in October average at 5 days. Obzor enjoys about 8 hours of daily sunshine in September, while October receives 5 hours. The seawater temperature during these months is an average of 18 C - 22 C.
Winter
The winter season in Obzor tends to be cold and wet with average precipitation levels of 36 mm recorded in December and 8 rainy days in the same month. The average temperature reaches a high of 8 C in December and 6 C in January, while the nighttime average temperature drops down to 2 C and -1 C in December and January respectively. This season receives 2 â" 3 hours of sunshine every day. The seawater temperature averages around 8 â" 10 C during the winter season. Obzor does not receive winter snowfall, although snow can be seen on the mountains tops for 200 days every year.
Spring
Spring in Obzor is very pleasant with sunny weather and a bracing breeze. The months of April and May see an average temperature of 23 degrees Celsius during the spring season. The average high temperature meanwhile reaches 15 C in April and 20 C in May, while the minimum temperature at night goes down to 7C in April and 10 C in May. Number of rainfall days averages around 7 â" 8 days, the average precipitation amount is 51 mm April and 135 mm in May. The amount of sunshine received every day is around 6 â" 8 hours and the seawater temperature ranges from 10 â" 15 C.