Balchik (Baltchik)

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Location
The town of Balchik (Baltchik) is situated 36 km north-east of Varna, in a beautiful inlet. It is a relatively large settlement along the Northern seaside, with population of about 13,766 people and a harbour used for medium-sized passenger and commercial vessels.

History
The place was first inhabited by lonians in the 5th century BC. At that time, the settlement was called Kmuni or Krounoi after the Greek word for springs, due to the abundance of karst springs in the area. Later on, it was renamed Dionisopolis after the name of Dionisius, the Greek god of wine and feasts. It is believed that the town received this name after a statute of Dionisius was dragged there by the sea. The town was an important centre on the northern Black Sea coast till the beginning of the new era and it was the second in significance after Varna (named Odessos at that time). Later on, the town was included in the territory of Bulgaria. Around the 13th - 14th century AC it was moved to a natural fortification, called Dzhina Bair. Under the rule of Boyar Balik, the town received its present-day name of Balchik. It flourished and grew into a big corn-trading centre after the Crimean War (1853-1856). Yet after the Balkan War which ended 1913, it was annexed to the territory of Romania. Struck by the natural beauty of the place, the Romanian Queen Maria built a summer palace and a botanical garden there. The royal complex also included a chapel and a villa for Romanian aristocrats. The town turned into a luxurious resort at the time. After 1940 Balchik was again included in Bulgarian territory.   

Places to Visit
The town of Balchik appeals the tourists with its ancient spirit reflected into the steep pebbled streets and the houses in traditional Bulgarian style, built of stone and adobe. There are plenty of newly built hotels, villas, cozy small restaurants, cafes, and tourist attractions. The local History Museum and the small Museum of Ethnography are interesting places to visit, if you want to learn more about the history and traditions of the region. Works of Bulgarian art can be seen in the Town Art Gallery and Museum of Contemporary Arts. There is also a beautiful old church called St. Nikola Church and a Renaissance complex with an old school, which is quite well preserved. The coastal alley, which is about 4km long, is a nice place to stroll.

The most popular tourist sight in Balchik is the Botanic Garden (the second in size botanical complex in Europe) with the architectural complex, called The Palace. There are more than 3,000 rare and exotic species of plants in the botanic garden, which has made it a part of the teaching facilities of Sofia University. The palace complex consists of a central palace with a high tower, numerous buildings, a terraced park, summer houses made of stone and propped up on marvelous columns facing the sea, a throne under an old tree where Queen Maria loved to watch the sunset, and a small chapel where her heart is preserved. The whole complex was called Tenha Yuva (Quiet Nest). The bridge of sighs, the luscious vegetation, the small brooks and waterfalls create the incredible romantic atmosphere of the place.

Outside Balchik, the area of Touzlata is located 4 km east of the town. It is well known for its curative mud, and there is a balneological centre built there beside two lakes, formed by old landslides. A large recreational complex, a lot of villas, bungalows and a camping site can be also found there. There is a mineral spring with water temperature of above 30 C degrees. Two big camping sites - Sandrino Camping and Beliyat Bryag Camping are also located near Balchik. They offer various opportunities for rest and water sports, clubs, bars, numerous bungalows for tourists having no camping equipment, small restaurants and snack bars for seafood and continental food. Fifteen kilometres away from the town in south-west direction is the village of Obrochishte with a well-preserved fortress dating back to the early Ottoman rule, which travellers of that time used to compare with the beauty of Baghdad.  

Accommodation
There many hotels, villas and private lodging opportunities offered in the resort with their prices depending on the comfort and the distance from the beach or the centre. Not far from the town is the Bisser Camping offering bungalows and space for caravans to park and tents to put up.

Links to hotels and villas in Balchik:
Akroza Hotel
Diana Hotel
Helios Hotel
Lotos Hotel
Sunshine Pearl Hotel
Valeo Hotel
Villa Irmena
Balchik Villa