Balchik - Bulgaria

The small and idyllic town of Balchik is located on the northern Black Sea coast.

Balchik is an historic centre and a haven of all kind of activities. The Balchik Palace, once residence of the Romanian Queen Maria and the adjacent botanical garden is a must to see for any tourist visiting the area.

The potential of real estate investment in the area is tremendous. The new golf course at Balchik and the developing premiere leisure yachting facility in the harbour make it an attractive area for property investment. The golf course and the yacht marina will provide excellent opportunities for practicing sports in Balchik

There are many hotels, holiday villas and spa facilities, it is a place that is highly recommended.

The pearl in the crown of Balchik is the summer palace of  Queen Maria of  Romania together with the unique botanical garden. The bright blue sea acts as a perfect backdrop in combination with the bright colours of the numerous flower species is a sight you would not miss. Situated in the northern part of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast it is part of the Dobroudja plain.

The landscape of the surrounding area ranges from sandy cliffs to green valleys, and a long coastline, it is very spectacular.

The beautiful and well kept beach resort of Albena is situated just a few kilometres to the south of Balchik. Near Balchik is also Balta- a virgin swampland and a forest reserve. Tuzlata - the biggest healing salt bathing place in the country.

North of Balchik are the Shabla and Durankulak lakes. Situated on the principal migration route of birds. It is knowny as Via Pontica, they offer an amazing view in winter.

Closer to Balchik, but still in the north, the plain descends more sleepy to the sea and at Cape Kaliakra the vertical cliff reaches 70m in height. One can still see the remains of the great steppe that occupied most of Dobroudja in the past.

Kaliakra was given in 1960 the status of national Reservation. It is the only Bulgarian National reservation comprising sea aquatoria, a sea strip 500m wide and 8km long. Kaliakra is a fabulous place you must visit, great views and a museum informing you of the history of this fought over peninsular.