Snow-white houses under the tiles, lush greenery, white cliffs, the blue sea, streets tiered on the hillsides - all this is Balchik. Bulgaria is one of the most popular resort countries, everything is there for a comfortable stay. An atmosphere of calm and comfort reigns in Balchik. Picturesque landscapes, ancient historical and architectural monuments attract tourists and do not let them get bored during their holidays. This city is considered one of the oldest on the entire Black Sea coast, but tourism in it began to develop only at the beginning of the last century.
In a peculiar seaside style built Balchik. Bulgaria is especially beautiful in spring and summer, when it is surrounded by flowers and greenery, therefore it is recommended to come to rest during this period. Tourists come to this city from all over Europe, guests like the unique relief, original architecture, rich cultural and historical heritage. Balchik is famous for its excellent cuisine, a huge number of entertainment venues, sandy beaches, clear sea, mineral springs and quite affordable prices. In addition, it has a good location, being close to major Bulgarian cities and tourist centers.
As for the sights, there are plenty of them, because it is not in vain that Balchik is famous for its ancient and eventful history. Bulgaria returned this city under its wing only in 1940, before that it belonged to Romania. The Romanian Queen Maria Edinburgh made Balchik her summer residence and built a three-story palace, several guest villas, stone arbors with columns. In all the buildings, a mixture of eastern and European styles is pronounced, because the queen herself sought to unite Muslim and Christian cultures.
One of the most magnificent botanical gardens is famous for Balchik. Bulgaria receives only positive reviews from tourists, because this country has a unique nature and a peculiar flavor. Only the park in Monaco is bigger and richer than the botanical garden in Balchik. Here you can find exotic flowers, about 200 species of trees, 250 species of aloe and cacti. Nature lovers will be pleasantly surprised by the wide alleys, the "Garden of Allah," the "silver well." About fifty kinds of roses grow here.
Also a unique museum complex is the city of Balchik. Bulgaria has collected many interesting finds from different periods. The city has historical, ethnographic museums, an art gallery, and an architectural complex. In Balchik, you can fully enjoy the Balkan cuisine, visit restaurants and café-sweet cars. Young people will certainly enjoy discos that are distinguished by professional equipment, fiery music and groovy DJs.
A valuable balneological zone of the country is Balchik. Bulgaria is famous for its mineral springs, thanks to which hundreds of thousands of people annually recover from serious diseases and strengthen their body. A trip to Balchik will leave a lot of pleasant impressions and positive emotions.