The beaches on Varna
are disappointedly narrow and far from first class standard. Sunbathers moved
further out of the city to find better beach and cleaner sand. Varna is lacking
of attractions. The most impressive landmark "Cathedral of The Assumption
of The Virgin" is worth for a visit. It is 2nd in size only to the
"Aleksander Nevski Cathedral" in Sofia. The internal mural and design
are very similar to the latter.
Balchik is located approx. 30km north of Varna.
Jokingly I refer it as the short form of "Bulgarian Chic". I endow a
new meaning to this name but it doesn't convince me to return for 2nd visit.
This town is much quieter than Varna. It has no good beach either, but packed
with tourists seeking relaxing atmosphere, no short of good hotels and restaurants.
The Summer Palace of Queen Marie and Botanical Gardens are the main
attractions, but they are small and not exceptionally beautiful.
1st and only Proton I've seen in Bulgaria.
View from Hotel Casablanca.
Restaurant.
Waterfront at Balchik, a typical holiday resort.
Waterfront at Balchik, how nice if I have one.
Beach in front of Summer Palace of Queen Marie.
Sailing.
A view of Summer Palace of Queen Marie.
Beach in front of Summer Palace of Queen Marie.
A view of Summer Palace of Queen Marie.
Beach view of Balchik.
Beach was not white sand but tidy and clean. Setup was organized.
The vines sprawl all over the columns in the summer.
View of Black Sea.
Pier
Cathedral
of The Assumption of The Virgin, grand and beautiful.
Cathedral
of The Assumption of The Virgin.
Glasses on the street, not genuine.
Breakfast at Hotel Casablanca.
I don't have to explain this. The performer told us this place was not for "watching only".
Ruins of Roman Thermal.
Visit to the local wet market - snails.
Salute me!
