Shabla is the eastern-most settlement in Bulgaria. The small town is a fast-developing resort some 83 km away from Varna.
Shabla has a rich history. Once there was a Roman fortress Karia and a harbour was built in the vicinity of Cape Shabla.
Cape Shabla consists of limestone rocks covered with loess reaching up to 10 meters high. The oldest lighthouse in Bulgaria
stands on it. The archaeological excavations at Cape Shabla are the most interesting site for the visitors. Thraces of the
antique town of Canon Limen can be seen there. The Lake of Shabla is situated 2 km away of the town, on the very seashore,
and is a wonderful place for fishing and recreation. It is the nesting site for more than 100,000 wild geese.
Nestling in the picturesque Taukliman Bay (Birds Bay), in the thick of a venerable oak wood, Roussalka Holiday Village offers an unforgettable vacation in an ecologically pure surrounding. Roussalka holiday village is the perfect blend of unspoilt nature and original architecture. Rocky coast and a nice sandy beach... Small cottages built in clusters, one next to another or one above another... Hot mineral water and perfect accommodation services...
Cape Kaliakra is situated 12 km southeast of Kavarna. The steep 70 meter high rocky cape has many surf-formed caves and
underwater rocks. It has been declared a protected historical site. The fortified settlement was founded as early as the
5th century BC while the name has been changed several times –Tetrasiada, Akre and then Kaliakra. It means beautiful cape,
due to the abundant pink. It was the capital of the Kavrun Duchy of the 14th century with three lines of defence. Today
there are numerous remains of those ancient settlements. Part of the material culture can be seen exhibited in a small
archaeological museum sheltered under a limestone cave. There is a light-house on the cape.
The obelisk Legend of Kaliakra is a tragic memory of Bulgarian defence in the Ottoman period - according to one well-known legend forty girls, the sole survivors of a Turkish attack, tied their plaits of hair and jumped to their deaths so that the Turks could not convert them to Islam. Another legend tells of St. Nikola, patron saint of sailors. As he ran towards the sea to escape his Turkish pursuers, the land kept stretching under his feet – but to no avail, as he was caught and killed. At the very tip of the cape is a small chapel, restored in 1993, to mark his symbolic grave.
One of the most marvellous resorts at Black Sea Coast with a good location, ideal for light quality accommodation and
with variety of amenities. Albena is the place where the sea meets the sand. Sports and recreational facilities, numerous
entertainment spots, nightlife in bars and discos, conference halls, Spa and beauty facilities - Albena has it all. Albena
-a world of quality, service and value. Albena - a delight for all ages -a sandy beach, crystal sea, and, as much or as
little action as you need, Albena has something for everyone.
Albena offers a total of 14,900 beds in 43 hotels (2-4 stars). They are located just right on the beach or on the nearby
hill with breathtaking sea and forest views. During recent years the hotels of “Kaliakra”, “Dobrotitsa”, “Dorostor”,
“Drujba”, “Orlov”, “Boryana”, “Nona”, “Elitsa”, “Mura”, “Slavuna”, “Gergana”, “Panorama”, “Compass”, “Leipzig”, “Laguna Mare”,
“Laguna Garden”, “Laguna Beach”, “Malibu” and “Kaliopa” have been reconstructed and totally renovated. Since 1998 the hotels
“Gergana”, “Slavuna” and “Mura” have been functioning firstly according to the standards of Iberotel, and from 1999 as RIU
hotels. The 3 RIU hotels are situated on the beach and have a capacity of 1,180 beds, 2 swimming pools, 2 restaurants,
bars, souvenir shops, fitness halls, a kindergarten etc. Since summer 2000, 5 hotels – “Oasis”, “Ralitsa”, “Orchideya A”,
“Orchideya Park” and “Vita Park” offer “All Inclusive” formula. For the 2002 season “ALBENA” JSCo. reconstructed 2 more
hotels – “.com” and Magnolia. The flagship property and the most significant establishment of the resort, is the "Dobrudja" Hotel.
It is 17 floors, centrally located and within 150m from the sea. Guests can choose between 3 restaurants, 2 day bars, a night
bar and a cafeteria with a panoramic view from the 15-th floor of the hotel.