Aytos is a town in the Burgas Province, located at the foot of the Eastern Stara Planina Mountains. Thanks to its location, the town serves as a convenient starting point both for trips to Burgas and the Southern Black Sea Coast, as well as for nature walks in the region’s interior. Aytos has a long history, with archaeological finds in the area attesting to human settlement in these lands since ancient times. Today, the town combines cultural and historical sites, natural attractions, and opportunities for active tourism.

With a rental car from TOP MOBILITY, you can comfortably explore Aytos and continue on to Burgas, Karnobat, and other interesting places in the region.

History and Culture

History buffs can visit the “Petar Stanev” National Revival-era house, which houses a museum collection related to Aytos’s past. The building also houses an art gallery. Among the interesting religious sites is the Church of St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki, built in 1844. The town is also home to the historic complex surrounding the St. Demetrius Chapel and Ossuary.

Nature and activities around Aytos

The area is ideal for visitors who want to combine a city stroll with time spent in nature. The municipality’s official tourism resources include natural and rock formations such as “The Three Brothers,” “The Cauldrons,” “Kralimarkov’s Footsteps,” and the “Hisarya” Protected Area. The trails around “Slaveeva Reka” Park allow some of these sites to be combined into a single hike, making the area suitable for short active tourism trips as well.

Other interesting places in the area

If you’re traveling by car, Aytos can serve as a starting point for exploring other places in the Burgas region. You can combine a visit to the city with a trip to Burgas and the Black Sea coast, as well as with itineraries into the region’s interior. This is one of the advantages of traveling by car - you can combine the natural attractions around Aytos with a seaside destination in a single trip.