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The resort of Albena is situated 32 km north of Varna and just 12km south-west of Balchik on a long sand stretch in the open northern part of Varna Bay. The resort’s errection was started in 1968, which makes it one of the most modern holiday cities along the Bulgarian coast. The resort of Albena lies beneath a relatively high hill and is given particular charm by the near-by forest of Baltata, a part of which is declared a protected area. The latter is also called Batova Gora (Batova Forecast) after the Batova river, in the valley of which it grows. To the north the coast is steep, featuring yellow sandstone and limestone typical of the area. According to some legends, Ovidius came here on his way to the country of his exile - Tomi (present Kyustendzha in Romania). The resort was given its present-day name by Albena, a female protagonist of the great Bulgarian writer Yordan Yovkov, gifted with extraordinary beauty. Albena has extensive modern sport facilities that apart from summer holidaymakers, are used by local and foreign sportsmen around the year. Facilities include tennis courts, swimming pools, children playgrounds, golf courses, etc. Places where tourists can rent cars, cutters, sail-boats, yachts, waterwheels an jets, or take a horse ride by the shore. New to Balchik. Black Sea Rama Golf Course complex is located about 7 km from the town of Balchik. Aimed at the local and international market, the resort features an 18-hole, Gary Player designed golf course. |
