The international cycling race Giro d’Italia in Nesebar is structured in two clearly defined parts – a neutral start (zero kilometer) and a competitive section.
The neutral start represents a loop within the Old Town and has a purely promotional character. It is designed as a visually impactful opening that will present the cultural and historical heritage of Nesebar to an international audience through broadcasts on leading sports television channels.
At approximately 1:50 PM, the ceremonial lap of Nesebar will start from the North Large Parking Area. The teams will proceed towards the Old Town gates via “Zhana Chimbuleva” Street, continue along “Mesambria” Street to the “Yana Laskova” Community Center, then move along “Tsar Ivan Asen II” Street, turn onto “Glarus” Street, continue on “Emona” Street and at the “Lozarska Kashta” area pass onto “Neptun” Street, “Kraybrezhna” Street and again onto “Zhana Chimbuleva” Street, reaching the isthmus. Crossing the isthmus, they will continue into the New Town of Nesebar via “Han Krum” Street and then along “Parva” Street to the so-called Kilometer Zero, located beyond the city stadium.
After the official start is given at Kilometer Zero, the cyclists will continue along “Parva” Street in the direction of the “Chuchura” restaurant. At the “Kameliya” intersection, they will turn towards the ring road and proceed to the Ravda roundabout and onwards to Burgas.
In connection with the event, temporary traffic regulations will be introduced and the following parking and traffic restrictions will apply in Nesebar:
“North Large” Parking Area must remain free of vehicles from the evening of May 6 until approximately 6:00 PM on May 8.
“North Small” Parking Area must remain free of vehicles from the evening of May 7 until approximately 4:00 PM on May 8.
“Marina Port” Parking Area must remain free of vehicles from the evening of May 7 until approximately 4:00 PM on May 8.
The area around the bus turning point, taxi stand, museum and the remaining section of “Angelo Roncalli” Street must remain free of vehicles from the evening of May 7 until approximately 4:00 PM on May 8.
“Yacht Marina” Parking Area must remain free of vehicles from the evening of May 6 until approximately 6:00 PM on May 8.
Part of the “Windmill” Parking Area will also be reserved for participants from the evening of May 6 until approximately 6:00 PM on May 8.
All subscription parking permit holders from the North Large and North Small parking areas will be able to park at the State Port area through the barriers of the “Marina Port” Parking Area, where staff will be available to provide parking instructions.
On May 7, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, vehicle traffic along the isthmus and in the Old Town of Nesebar will be temporarily halted. Public transport buses will terminate at the “Windmill” stop.
On May 8, from 7:00 AM until approximately 3:00 PM, vehicle traffic along the isthmus and in the Old Town of Nesebar will again be halted. Public transport buses will terminate at the “Windmill” stop.
At approximately 11:00 AM, traffic along the route of the event will also be temporarily halted from the Old Town of Nesebar towards Sunny Beach via “Parva” Street, the “Chuchura” restaurant intersection, Ravda, and Burgas. Public transport services along this route will also be suspended during this time period.
To ensure public order and in connection with the organization of the event, the Municipality of Nessebar prohibits the use of drones in the areas of Nessebar and Sunny Beach between 6:00 and 16:00 on May 8.
For additional information, please follow the link:
https://www.giroditalia.it/en/tappe/stage-1-of-the-giro-ditalia-2026-nessebar-burgas/
The neutral start represents a loop within the Old Town and has a purely promotional character. It is designed as a visually impactful opening that will present the cultural and historical heritage of Nesebar to an international audience through broadcasts on leading sports television channels.
At approximately 1:50 PM, the ceremonial lap of Nesebar will start from the North Large Parking Area. The teams will proceed towards the Old Town gates via “Zhana Chimbuleva” Street, continue along “Mesambria” Street to the “Yana Laskova” Community Center, then move along “Tsar Ivan Asen II” Street, turn onto “Glarus” Street, continue on “Emona” Street and at the “Lozarska Kashta” area pass onto “Neptun” Street, “Kraybrezhna” Street and again onto “Zhana Chimbuleva” Street, reaching the isthmus. Crossing the isthmus, they will continue into the New Town of Nesebar via “Han Krum” Street and then along “Parva” Street to the so-called Kilometer Zero, located beyond the city stadium.
After the official start is given at Kilometer Zero, the cyclists will continue along “Parva” Street in the direction of the “Chuchura” restaurant. At the “Kameliya” intersection, they will turn towards the ring road and proceed to the Ravda roundabout and onwards to Burgas.
In connection with the event, temporary traffic regulations will be introduced and the following parking and traffic restrictions will apply in Nesebar:
“North Large” Parking Area must remain free of vehicles from the evening of May 6 until approximately 6:00 PM on May 8.
“North Small” Parking Area must remain free of vehicles from the evening of May 7 until approximately 4:00 PM on May 8.
“Marina Port” Parking Area must remain free of vehicles from the evening of May 7 until approximately 4:00 PM on May 8.
The area around the bus turning point, taxi stand, museum and the remaining section of “Angelo Roncalli” Street must remain free of vehicles from the evening of May 7 until approximately 4:00 PM on May 8.
“Yacht Marina” Parking Area must remain free of vehicles from the evening of May 6 until approximately 6:00 PM on May 8.
Part of the “Windmill” Parking Area will also be reserved for participants from the evening of May 6 until approximately 6:00 PM on May 8.
All subscription parking permit holders from the North Large and North Small parking areas will be able to park at the State Port area through the barriers of the “Marina Port” Parking Area, where staff will be available to provide parking instructions.
On May 7, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, vehicle traffic along the isthmus and in the Old Town of Nesebar will be temporarily halted. Public transport buses will terminate at the “Windmill” stop.
On May 8, from 7:00 AM until approximately 3:00 PM, vehicle traffic along the isthmus and in the Old Town of Nesebar will again be halted. Public transport buses will terminate at the “Windmill” stop.
At approximately 11:00 AM, traffic along the route of the event will also be temporarily halted from the Old Town of Nesebar towards Sunny Beach via “Parva” Street, the “Chuchura” restaurant intersection, Ravda, and Burgas. Public transport services along this route will also be suspended during this time period.
To ensure public order and in connection with the organization of the event, the Municipality of Nessebar prohibits the use of drones in the areas of Nessebar and Sunny Beach between 6:00 and 16:00 on May 8.
For additional information, please follow the link:
https://www.giroditalia.it/en/tappe/stage-1-of-the-giro-ditalia-2026-nessebar-burgas/