Burgas has a network of small local businesses offering different healthy food, which in turn supports the community and reduces the overal environmental footprint. All around the city, you’ll find shops selling fresh, locally sourced meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, and herbs. This reduces the need for long-distance transportation of foods, cutting down on food waste and packaging materials.
While in the ciy a great place to shop for fresh, seasonal produce is Krasnodar Market. It’s open every day from 7 AM to 7 PM, and is the biggest and most popular market in Burgas, located in the Vuzrajdane neighborhood, which is around 5 minutes from the city center. The market is has local farmers selling their produce, which is everything from fruits and vegetables to fresh fish and meats. It’s a great spot to buy actually “eco” foods and to support locals. Of course, there are other smaller markets around the city, but Krasnodar is the biggest, most fully stocked and really beatiful mrket of the city.
Burgas is also making progress in reducing plastic waste, thanks to the Blue Label initiative. This program shows the restaurants and cafes that are against single-use plastics like straws, bags, and cutlery. Some of the best Blue Label spots in the city include:
- Butlers Coffee & Kitchen
- St. Anastasia Island
- Caffetteria Milano
- “Golden Fish” Restaurant
These places offer eco-friendly alternatives to plastic and source all of their produve from locals.
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