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Undoubtedly one of the pearls of Bulgaria’s North coast, Balchik should definitely be one of your destinations, in case you are planning to visit the Black Sea this summer. The picturesque town of Balchik is located 23 miles from Dobrich and 29 miles from the biggest coastal town in Bulgaria- Varna. The town itself was built on an area of downland, and it is structured in a terraced way, descending from the Dobrudja plateau to the very coast. Observed from afar the Balchik looks like a heavenly city because of the blindingly white brilliance it acquires when bathed in sunlight.
The town’s history reaches more than 2000 years back, as ancient Thracian jewelry and pottery have been discovered in the area. From the period between 1913 and 1940, the town was under Romanian rule and it was at that time when it obtained one of its most characteristic features. During this rule, Queen Maria of Romania was enthralled by the town’s charm and ordered the building of a Palace where she could spend her days of recreation. The palace is built in a typical oriental style and it is accompanied by a minaret as a symbol of the Muslim faith of one of the Queen’s friends.
After 1940, when the town is once again part of the Republic of Bulgaria, and a botanical garden is added to the palace and it has become one of the town’s landmarks. This botanical garden is under the custody of Sofia University and it contains more than 2000 types of plants from all over the world. There you can also find the second biggest cactus collection in Europe after that in Monaco.
Along with the beautiful historical sites and monuments, Balchik can also offer you a wide range of accommodations- from small family hostels to luxurious hotels and you must not forget the town’s exciting nightlife. For those who love peace and relaxation there is a SPA resort famous for its healing mud baths, and those of you who enjoy sports can visit the newly-built golf courses.
The town’s history reaches more than 2000 years back, as ancient Thracian jewelry and pottery have been discovered in the area. From the period between 1913 and 1940, the town was under Romanian rule and it was at that time when it obtained one of its most characteristic features. During this rule, Queen Maria of Romania was enthralled by the town’s charm and ordered the building of a Palace where she could spend her days of recreation. The palace is built in a typical oriental style and it is accompanied by a minaret as a symbol of the Muslim faith of one of the Queen’s friends.
After 1940, when the town is once again part of the Republic of Bulgaria, and a botanical garden is added to the palace and it has become one of the town’s landmarks. This botanical garden is under the custody of Sofia University and it contains more than 2000 types of plants from all over the world. There you can also find the second biggest cactus collection in Europe after that in Monaco.
Along with the beautiful historical sites and monuments, Balchik can also offer you a wide range of accommodations- from small family hostels to luxurious hotels and you must not forget the town’s exciting nightlife. For those who love peace and relaxation there is a SPA resort famous for its healing mud baths, and those of you who enjoy sports can visit the newly-built golf courses.
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