Friday, 14 July 2017

Balchik (Bulgaria): Sea And Garden

In the northern part of the Bulgarian seacoast lies a small town of Balchik - a nice resort place, though not as famous as some greater Bulgarian resorts.


Balchik, Bulgaria


Balchik is located near the Romanian border. I guess one sees the Romanian shore when looking north.

And to the south in the distance, between mountains, lies a popular resort of Albena.


Balchik, Bulgaria


Balchik, Bulgaria


Above the beach there is a beautiful botanical garden designed in the first half of the twentieth century for the residence of Queen Marie of Romania (Balchik belonged to Romania then).


Balchik, Bulgaria


Balchik, Bulgaria


It's a unique combination of a modern beach and a terraced palace and park complex built in eclectic style with Occidental and Oriental elements.


Balchik, Bulgaria. Botanical Garden and Beach.


Balchik, Bulgaria. Botanical Garden


Balchik, Bulgaria


Balchik, Bulgaria. Botanical Garden


Balchik, Bulgaria. Botanical Garden


Balchik, Bulgaria. Botanical Garden


Balchik, Bulgaria. Botanical Garden


Balchik, Bulgaria. Botanical Garden


Balchik, Bulgaria. Botanical Garden


Balchik, Bulgaria. Botanical Garden