Bulgaria is one of the oldest and most interesting countries in Europe. There is behind it a long history full of progress and disgrace. It posses a great cultural past, which is reflected in the architecture. Bulgaria is known for its exceptionally beautiful scenery - high mountains, dense forests, caves, lakes, springs, rivers, coasts with beautiful beaches. The country is a small and easy to reach from one point to another. There are thousands of landmarks and indeed will not regret if you take some time to discover them.
The Wonderful rocks are located on the shore of the Lake Tsonevo in eastern parts of the Balkan Mountains, about 55 km southwest of Varna. The rocks are located near the village Struya, Dobromir and Asparuhovo. This is a conical rock
formations, situated plumbed immediately to the waters of the lake. Due to its proximity to Varna, The Wonderful Rocks enjoy great interest of its residents, who come to this place not only because of the rocks, but also because the lake is full of fish. In the vicinity, however, you have to be cautious - the open spaces during the summer are inhabited by poisonous snakes, which like to roast in the sun. There are also great variety of frogs, lizards, birds, small mammals and insects. Gradually, the tourism industry covering this area. Initially, the visitors here had slept in tents, but in the last few years began to spring up some small hotels and restaurants that make the place more attractive. To protect this area its natural charm, it should be protected from the
mass tourism, which absorb and commercialize everything in itsway.
Kamchia is a small resort and it is located less than 30 kilometers from Varna. Here you can see a unique combination of sea and forest. The beach with its bright and fine sand and its width that in some places can reach over 100 meters is considered to be one of the best beaches on the Black Sea coast. The forests are mixed - coniferous and deciduous. Around the river the grow only of its kind in Bulgaria dense forests. These are forests that in conditions of heavy rains and high river levels are flooded by water, and this is a real phenomenon in the temperate latitudes. There are very few people, who live here. The only population of Kamchia are the residents of the small fishing village, located upstream of the homonimous river. However, the diversity of animals, especially birds is very high. In the recent years the resort attract the attention of investors from Russia, from where is the main tourist stream
in Kamchia. The complex has a great variety of quiet, peaceful and shady places to walk.
Kamen bryag (Stony beach)is a unique place where the reddish - orange cliffs descend steeply to the sea from a height of 20-30 meters. The place is located about 8 km southeast of Shabla in northeastern Bulgaria. The area is a flat plateau, and the vegetation is predominantly presented by grasslands. The place is very picturesque. Because of its natural beauty here every year thousands of people gather to welcome the sunrise of July 1 or as they call it here - "July morning“. On the July 1st began a series of rock concerts, which continue for several days and involving rock stars from Bulgaria, Europe and worldwide. Out of the summer season, this place is pretty raw. It is usually windy and cool, but the summers are very dry and hot. Due to the constant winds throughout the year, in the region has excellent conditions for the extraction of wind power. There are multiple devices for production of wind energy in this region.
Kaliakrais the most famous and popular in cape in Bulgaria. The place is located about an hour away from Varna. Cape Kaliakra cuts through two kilometers into the sea in direction south. There are the remains of a fortress, which is one of the reasons for the glory of this cape. Kaliakra is an interesting tourist site, where the visitors can visit a restaurant, museum, or simply indulge in the mystery of the legends that are about this place. Legend tell about that in this place 40 virgins thrown into the sea, led by a girl named Kaliakra. They tied their hair together and jumped as they did not liked to give their faith and religion and to fall into the hands of Turkish invaders. At that time Bulgaria was under Ottoman rule and the Bulgarians have not enjoyed to particularly respect from the Turks. At the end of the cape has a stone stairs that descend steeply down and shortly before its end, there is a small but very charming chapel.
Asparuhovois one of the interesting places of Varna. Ties to the city by Asparuhov Bridge (50 meters tall and almost 2 km long) in this neighborhood is created one of the first Bulgarian settlements. Here today, keep the memory of the founder of the Bulgarian state. On the place where it is believed that the old settlement is founded, today you can see historical - ethnographic complex "Fanagoria. This part of Varna is very picturesque and developed rather quickly – the building of shopping malls and hotels are expected to attract crowds of Bulgarians and foreigners. Asparuhovo beach is one the most beautiful in Varna. Its other advantage is that it is still completely unknown to foreigners. Asparuhovo offers beautiful views and a chance to buy a property near by the sea in a unique low cost, which would be absolutely unthinkable in any other place in Europe. This district, which until a few years ago there was a notorious ghetto today is about to become a promising resort.