Location: The Botanic Garden of Balchik lies in the heart of the town, which in turn is situated 31km north of Varna in a beautiful inlet. For people looking to relax and chill out on their Bulgaria holidays this is a good place visit for an afternoon.
About this place: Struck by the natural beauty of the area around Balchik, the Romanian Queen Maria built a summer palace and a botanical garden there. This happened 8 years after the end of World War I in 1918, when Balchik was annexed to the territory of Romania. Besides the high-towered palace and the surrounding garden, the complex also includes a chapel, which still keeps the heart of the queen after her will, a villa, originally meant to host Romanian aristocrats, and a beautiful stone throne under an old tree where Queen Maria loved to watch the sunset.
Bulgaria holidays are a fantastic way to get outside and explore one of Europe’s most beautiful countries. Hiking and walking are very popular here, but don’t neglect the combination of natural beauty and history found in great places like the Botanic Garden of Balchik. Be sure to come here with good footwear and a solid rain jacket as you are likely to spend a vast majority of your time in the great outdoors.
