Balchik Tourist Information Office
by johngayton
There's quite a usefully-located tourist office down by the seafront on Ribarski Square, at the start of the main ul Primorska. On my visit the place was shut (it seems it's only open May to September) but there is a detailed local map outside if you just need to get your bearings. There's also a public telephone and quite often a taxi or two on the square. During the season the office is contactable by phone on 05797 20 34 and has multi-lingual staff who can assist with accommodation, local info and public transport advice.
Swimming in the Sea
by johngayton
Balchik is very much a working port and so swimming is only advised in the designated areas between the breakwaters. Despite the rocky shoreline the main part of the bay is relatively sheltered and free from underwater hazards. During the season the recommended swimming areas are watched over by lifeguards.
Wrapping Up The Palm Trees For Winter!
by johngayton
Summers in Bulgaria can be blisteringly hot whilst winters can be almost Arctic - the highest recorded summer temperature being 45.2 degrees centigrade (1916 in Sadavo) and the lowest -38.3 (Tran 1947). The Black Sea coast doesn't suffer these sort of extremes but is certainly warm enough in summer to allow palm trees to flourish. In the winter it does often get below freezing and so the palm trees need a bit of insulation - as the pic shows!
Bulgarian Folk Music
by Childish
There are live performances every day at about 4pm. You may enjoy listening to the Bulgarian folk music and watching Bulgarian folk dances. It is free of charge. And you do not need to be a guest at the casle. Just walk to the castle and see it from the beach.
All Hi-Tech Stuff!
by johngayton
This little fishing boat, moored away from from the others with its own little slipway and winch, caught my eye. I presume it belongs to one of the local restaurants and should I ever happen to be in Balchik when its landing its catch then that's where I'll be for dinner.
It's an attractive boat, good berth, but what I was most impressed with is...see pic #2 ;)
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Helios Hotel nothing for the disabled
Helios Hotel photographed from the beach
Pool
Restaurant in Helios Hotel
