Bulgaria tourism news - page 2. Travel to Asenova fortress. Trip to Irakli (beach) and Rhodope Mountains. Vacation in Balchik.

Asenovata fortress is a medieval fortress. Located in the Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria. The castle already existed at the time of the Thracians. According to ar-
chaeological data Bulgarian fortress dates from the second half of IX century. From records in Bachkovo Monastery shows that the fortress was possessed its own army and administration. It was conquered by the Crusaders during the Fourth Crusade. Outer wall with a thickness of 2.9 m and a height of three meters. The castle is situated in a rich agricultural region and gradually turned into its center. During the Middle Ages the fortress underwent several construction work, the most significant is that from 1230 - 1231, made by King Ivan Assen II, when
in conjunction with dete-

riorating relations with the Latins, it was strengthened and expanded.
Eight-row stone inscription in Bulgarian at the entrance of the fortress evidence the event "In Summer 6739/1231 / indict 4, Еlevated by God King Asen of Bulgaria, Greece and other countries put Alexi Sevast and build this city. " Many Byzantine, domestic and foreign authors have described the power of this often changing their masters stronghold. Further-
more, other sources for its report and the annals of III Crusade (1187-1189) and also during the IX Crusade (1202-1204). In 1344 during King Ivan Alexander is finally connected to the Bulgarian state. After the fall of Bulgaria under Ottoman rule it lost its strategic position as a frontier fortress and was destroyed. After completion of the comprehensive restoration of the church, it begins to function as a orthodox tample. Fortress is one hundred tourist site. Declared a nSubject to cultural and historical tourismational monument of culture. It is open year
round for visitors.

Irakli is a beautiful area with pristine nature. Located a few kilometers from the town of Obzor near Emona. Irakli is possible to become an eco-resort preferred. Irakli is a protected area declared such in order to preserve rare and endangered plant species and birds. The beach is one of the few remaining pristine beaches. Crystal sea water, golden sand and fine, dense forest and cool. Here you can often see dolphins and wild horses. The beach is approximately 3 km long and up to Cape Emine. It is divided by Vaya River, flowing into the sea. It forms a broad Firth separates the beaches of beach Irakli beach and slopes starting directly behind the sand is suitable

for bivouacs, tents. On the
trail in the woods for half an hour to reach the small village of Emona, high up the slope. In Iraq, the stars are very bright and nearby and often fall to the hands. Every night wishes are insufficient. Irakli evening camps are measured by the fires.Irakli is visited mostly by young people. On July 1 the beach to collect people from all over Bulgaria to celebrate called "July morning - meet the sunrise.
Irakli is a pleasant place for camping, eco-tourism.

In the long term sea waves and the beach, close-up and a fish soup. And it does not what to say All connoisseurs of seafood like combination fish soup beer. But not all of them have had a chance to try such a fish preapared in
in traditional old recipe. People caught fish with craf
tsmanship and traditions, make soup the same way. For me personally stay at sea without fish dishes is a half-holiday. Balchik the coast to the boat dock facility there, where I will be because fish soup, which they do. Great. I do not know the recipe and i do not make out it. They will not share it, but that does not bother me. Without the magic of the sea is not the same. I know summer will be there to and enjoy.

perature of 6 ° C, and was formed by the Novomahlenska River 3.5 million years ago.The cave is rich in stalactites, stalagmites draperies and little sinter lakes.It consists of several beauti ful halls In the Wonderful Hall, built by snow-white crystal sinter, nature has shaped a figure, often likened to the fairy tale character Snow White, after which the cave was

named. Yagodinska is a 10 km long and is situated on three floors, of which only the third (lowest) was ennobled and electrified.For
tour ists it was built in more 1100-meter track. The entrance and exit to this tourist site of the Bulgarian Tourist Union. Uhlovitsa long is about 460 m, 330 of which are urbani-
zed. Located at 1040 meters altitude. The average tempe-
rature is 10-11 °. At the end of the cave is the white ice waterfall. Inside coral-
lites occur. Cave Womb "was discovered and published in April 2001 shocked the visi-
tor, because the entrance is shaped like a vulva. the walls of which are constant-
ly flowing water.The inner southern end of the cave is carved altar, symbolizing the womb. Devil's Throat.

One of the many natural wonders in the Rhodope Mountains and one of the most striking phenomena of Trigrad Gorge. The name comes from the cave entrance on the form that resembles a devil's head. Hhuge hall called the roaring hall. 110 m long and 40 meters high in places and up to 35 meters.floor are artificial- ly dug tunnels respectively 150 and 80 m.Estestveniyat entrance of the cave leads to the first floor and, where found ancient house, cave is unique with its many layers of different colored rock). Yagodinska is one hundred.

Bulgaria cave tourism

In the past Rhodope was famous for her beauty. She was admired even by the gods. Hemus God was especially jealous of the girl and threw huge stone cairns to hide her from the other gods. Since he could not protect it, God Hemus petrified beautiful girl and she became a mountain ... Rhodope Mountains. There even for a moment amidst the beautiful panorama and crystal clean air, Rhodope Mountains reserve a place in our hearts. Peace and quiet are everywhere. The mountain paths lure and reveal the unspoiled beauty of nature.
About Wear folk song mixed with the murmur of the highland brooks and the sound of pine. Filled with the fragrance of herbs and flowers fresh mountain air
shepne mystique and history

of the Rhodope Mountains.
Rhodope Mountains is located in the southernmost parts of the country. In Bulgaria, a little odd is the presence of so many caves. Created in different eras of life on earth, some of the Bulgarian caves have their own history and natural phenomena are real. Some of them are adapted for a visit with its unique suitability for alternative tourism tours, organized walks and visits to the many caves in the area. Snezhanka is a cave located in the Rhodope Mountains it was discovered in 1961Despite its low (about half an hour uphill), some of the most beautiful cave formations in Bulgaria can be seen inside. The cave is relatively small.It is only 145 metres long, with a constant annual tem-