Varna is sometimes referred to as the
gem of the Bulgarian Black Sea is situated at the end
of the big Varna Bay. It is 469 km north-east of Sofia
and a popular seaside resort, providing easy access
to water sports, environmental, cultural and other
activities.
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The city is surrounded by numerous gardens, vineyards
and deciduous groves. Almost the whole territory is
occupied with private country houses and small farms
that belong to them. About 20 kilometres west of Varna
is the so-called Stone Forest, a curious collection
of stone columns up to 7 metres high. The first impression
is of a ruined temple but scientists have discovered
that it is a geological formation of stalagmites some
fifty million years old.
Along the 370-kilometre long coast there lie incomparably
beautiful beaches: slowly dipping into the sea, high
sand dunes and small romantic coves caressed by the
green slopes of the mountains. As there is no tide
the sea is ideal for diving and swimming.
A large percentage
of the approximately 100 nature reserves in the country
are located far from the tourist tracks in order
to protect the indigenous wildlife and vegetation.
Some
of them including Pirin National Park can be accessed
quite easily. Pirin National Park is the home of
many protected plants including several ancient examples
of the black armour-pine tree.
Climate
The predominant climate is moderate and transitional
continental. (2,000 to 2,400 hours of sunlight per
year). During the holiday season, July and August,
the sunshine allows 10-11 hours of sunbathing.
How to Get There
Sofia is the country’s main international
airport operating all year round. Travelling time from
London
to Sofia is 2 hours 30 minutes and it takes 50 min.
to fly from Sofia to Varna. Varna’s airport functions
throughout the whole year. During the spring, summer
and autumn, charter flights go directly from the United
Kingdom to Varna’s international airport. The airport
at Varna is 9.9 km (5 miles) from the city. All accommodation
places in Varna have been categorized on the 5-star
international system. Privatisation has had a positive
impact and today the country is proud of hotels and
restaurants that meet a modern world standard. The international airports are:
- Sofia airport – tel.:
+359 2/ 937 22 12
- Plovdiv airport – tel.: +359 32/
60 11 11
- Varna airport – tel.: +359 52/ 50 08 34, 50
08 40
- Bourgas airport – tel.: +359 56/ 87 02 48
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