Kavarna

Kavarna (population: 12 225) is situated 48 km north of Varna, 518 km north-east of Sofia and 12 km away from Cape Kaliakra. It is a Black Sea port for passenger and cargo vessels of medium type.

Landmarks

On the high hill of Chirakman one can find the remains of Roman villas and wails, as well as of medieval buildings and churches. There is a museum hosting interesting exhibits of the town's history, the Thracian finds making special impression. There is an excellent beach south of Kavarna. The interesting fishing harbour is much visited by tourists. Old buildings of the time of the Ottoman rule are preserved, today being used as warehouses. There is a small Art Gallery and local Archaeological Museum in the town.

Connections

Kavarna is connected to Varna via Balchik and to Dobrich. There is regular bus transport as well as private transport - minibuses, taxis. One can use sea transport from the town to nearby Balchik, Kaliakra, some villages and small camping sites adjacent to the town, upon agreement with the fishermen.

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