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Beyond the Waves: The Allure of Mountain View Living on the Black Sea
Welcome to a fresh perspective on seaside living! While beachfront apartments have their charm, there’s an unexplored beauty in gazing at the mountains or enjoying a distant beach view. In this post, we’ll delve into why renting an apartment with a mountain or far beach view can elevate your Black Sea experience. Tranquility Beyond the…
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Why is it better to go to the seaside in September?
A few pros of holidays in September Summer is unfortunately already coming to an end. At the end of August, the first signs of the approaching autumn have already begun – some trees are not so green anymore, temperatures are dropping and day length is also decreasing. In Bulgaria it has become a tradition to…
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Balchik – a favorite Black Sea town: fabulously beautiful and with a real palace of splendor
The Northern Black Sea coast never ceases to fascinate us with its atmosphere, wild beaches, amazing views and in general the sea as we know it from 15-20 years ago. And not that time has stopped here in the North. Rather, it has managed to preserve its beauty and identity. The real pearl in the…
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Geranea Ecopark – eye to eye with wildlife
Just 5 kilometres from the resort of Albena and 17 from Balchik, in the triangle between the villages of Obrochishte, Tsarkva and Lyakhovo, another tourist attraction is appealing visitors. Unlike the all-inclusive entertainment in modern resorts, it has almost no contact with civilization. But there are 7,300 acres of forests and meadows where wild boars…
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The University Botanical garden in Balchik turned 67 years
This week the University Botanical Garden in Balchik celebrated its 67th anniversary. On 26 of July 1955, the garden was established on the territory of the former summer residence of the Romanian Queen by order of the Minister of Culture and Education and under the guidance of the famous Bulgarian botanist scientist Academician Daki Yordanov.…
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“Sofia Soloists” opened the 13th Music Festival “Days of Classics” in Balchik
The music festival “Days of Classics” in Balchik was opened by the Sofia Soloists Chamber Ensemble with conductor Plamen Djurov. Mayor Nikolay Angelov opened the festival, stressing that this is its thirteenth consecutive edition, traditionally in the last week of July. “Neither the cobbled nor the economic or other crisis managed to stop us from…
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Sea swell – what is it and how to protect yourself
In August come the days of the dead swell in the Black Sea. The phenomenon is formed when the air and water temperatures change abruptly.If you get caught in a dead swell, you should not fight the current, but try to swim parallel to the shore until you get out of the danger zone. Don’t…
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A magical place with strong energy
Teketo “Ak Yazl Baba – St. Atanasii” in the village of Obrochishte – part of the cultural heritage of the Municipality of Balchik (13km from Balchik), is a remarkable architectural monument with a strong religious meaning, revered by both Christians and Muslims (tekke – from Turkish – a place for spiritual retreat and character reformation).…
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No more cigarette butts on the beach
👏👏👏 One of the most beautiful beaches in Bulgaria, located only 13 km from Balchik, has found a smart solution to the problem of cigarette butts in the sand. Statistics show that every third cigarette is discarded not in the trash can, but on the street or on the beach, and during or after the…
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Bulgarian Bolata Bay among most beautiful worldwide
On the northern side of Cape Kaliakra there is a little bay with a port called Bolata. This is a firth and narrow gorge that cuts through the bank to the former warzone. On both sides there are rocks with caves carved into them. A short river that is fed by numerous springs runs through…