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 for 2007 near Balchik

The famous golf champion Gary Player recently visited the town of Balchik . He designed the Black Sea Rama golf course and visited the site to grant his approval for the building progress of the project. The 18-holes golf course will cover over 200 acres of land. Nine of the holes are already finished. In September 2006 they will be grassed. Gary Player also gave a press conference expressing his satisfaction with the development and all the Black Sea shore at Balchik.

The Black Sea Rama Golf Course is being built on a plateau near the town of Balchik. The terrain is sloping which makes it perfect for a golf course project. Golfers will enjoy the beautiful views towards Cape Kaliakra. The complex will meet the best international golf standards. The official opening is set for May 2007.