Discover cliffs and myths of Bulgarian Northern Black Sea coast

Nowadays monastery is not active but it is only a museum sight. We will visit rocky dwellings of the monks and the museum where we can find additional info about the history of the monastery itself and the story of Christianity in Varna and the area.

More than half of its territory is a natural protected area - reserve Baltata famous with the most northern dense forest in Europe – “longoz".

Botanical garden of Balchik is famous with its huge collection of plants - more than 3000 plants species and of course the 2nd biggest collection of large-sized cactuses n Europe - more than 600 species. Summer residence of Queen Maria /Regina Maria/ is a beautifully arranged complex created in 20s years of XX century by famous Swiss architecturer Jules Jani. Complimentary wine tasting in Queen's Winery in the Residence - opportunity to taste unique wines and brandy. Admission for the Palace - 15 BGN Adult. Admission for the Botanical garden - 15 BGN. Both admissions are obligatory. There are family tickets available.

There we are going to visit the ruins of old medieval fortress – XIII-XIV centuries. You will get to know ancient story of this magnificent place. We will admire wonderful views from the edge of the cliffs and will watch (if lucky) the dolphins play. In the period April - October there is an admission fee of 6 BGN for adults.

ve a lot of seals from the specie – monk seal . There are beautiful natural surroundings, fantastic for your pictures.

Shabla lighthouse is the oldest and highest from all lighthouses on Bulgarian Black Sea coast