Bulgaria has a lot of everything, from the mountains to the sea. Our sea in the north is no less impressive than the Southern Black Sea. Our northern Black Sea coast is one of the few paradise corners in the world where forest and sea meet in one. You can literally catch a tan on the beach under the shade of century-old trees, and not only that. That is why in this article we will show you 5 top places that are worth seeing in this part of Bulgaria...
1. "Slava" submarine museum, Beloslav
Only 20 km from our sea capital is the pretty town of Beloslav. This city is more famous for its submarine. Since 2010 since then, the submarine "Slava" has been turned into a museum, which is visited annually. The story of "Slava" is also interesting. This same submarine was built in the USSR back in 1959, and was ceded to Bulgaria in 1985. of the last century. She was assigned to the Bulgarian Navy and for a long time bore the name "Lenin Consomol". This same submarine has participated in quite a few international emergency-rescue exercises.
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2. Shkorpilovtsi - the longest beach
Shkorpilovtsi is the beginning of the longest beach in our country, which is also among the leaders on the Balkan Peninsula. Shkorpilovtsi beach stretches for 12 km, absolutely straight, without a single bay. This phenomenon is more than suitable for water sports lovers. The place is preferred for windsurfing, kurf and kitesurfing. And for the not-so-sporty, the beach is an excellent choice for an early morning jog. If you like to run while enjoying the sunrise, Shkorpilovtsi is your summer destination.
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3. Byala Fortress
The fortress in Byala is an ancient fortress, closer to a town, on Cape Saint Atanas in the town of Byala, Varna Region. The fortress it rises above our endless blue sea and has several archaeological layers, which is a sign that it dates back to Antiquity. Archaeological finds have been discovered. And a large winery and the basilica with its beautiful columns will give you the opportunity to capture more than amazing photos. The winery in Byala also offers a special wine that you can take as a souvenir when leaving the fairytale fortress.
4. The Botanical Garden
The botanical garden in Balchik is more than charming. It arose as a unit of Sofia University in the last century. It covers an area of over 190 acres, and the entire land is occupied by a variety of plant species, colors and shapes. Cacti make the most vivid impression. It houses the second largest cactus collection in Europe, after that in Monaco. A huge part of the territory has a protected status.
5. The palace in Balchik
Balchik is a really interesting and different city that is worth exploring. The palace, which is located right next to the beach, was built in 1924. History claims that the palace was built at the request of the Romanian Queen Maria of Edinburgh. The place became her summer residence, which remains intact to this day. According to some, water springs from one of the buildings, which is healing. Elements of different cultures and religions can be seen in the architecture of the palace itself, which is again the Queen's wish. The history of this place is really rich and exciting, find out more by visiting…
