The resort's architecture resembles one of
Walter Gropius' urban models as most of the
hotels have a terraced structure aimed at
providing as much sun as possible in summer
days. To the north the coast is steep,
featuring yellow sandstone and limestone
typical of the area. It is in fact this
stone slope that was the main source of
construction material for the resort.
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. |
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Besides the nearby village of Obrochishte
with its well-preserved fortress dating back
to Ottoman times, the village of Kranevo
with remains of the ancient fortress used in
Roman times and the middle Ages is also
located close to the Albena resort. Beside
the fortress, Kranevo is also attractive for
its mineral springs.
The coast between Albena and Kranevo is high
and extremely picturesque with steep rocky
formations. Kranevo can be a good
accommodation alternative to Albena with its
prices being far lower and its great
capacity of private lodgings. At the same
time, its proximity to Albena makes it easy
for holidaymakers to bask in the sun at
Albena's beautiful white-sand beaches during
the day. Besides Kranevo, there are also
three big camping sites located on the way
between Kranevo and Albena and offering
accommodation to tourists in bungalows and
tents.
The resort has modern sport facilities
that apart from summer holidaymakers are
used by local and foreign sportsmen around
the year. The complex is rich in tennis
courts, swimming pools, children
playgrounds, golf courses, etc. Places where
tourists can rent bikes, cars, cutters,
sail-boats, yachts, waterwheels an jets, or
take a horse ride also abound.
The resort boasts with its well-organized
spa and medical centers, staffed with highly
qualified personnel. The mineral water
springs in the resorts are hypothermic with
temperature of around 300 C and low level of
mineralization (calcium, magnesium and
sulfur compounds being its main elements).
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At present the
resort has about 40 hotels open for
tourists, with categories ranging
from 1 to 4 stars. Albena is one of
the most expensive places in terms
of accommodation along the Black Sea
coast, alongside with Duni and
Roussalka. One of the most popular
hotels there is the Dobroudzha
Hotel, built in Swiss style. The
newly erected Maastricht Hotel,
built with joint Bulgarian and Dutch
financing, is also notable. Other
famous hotels are Dobrotitsa,
Drouzhba and Zdravets. |
For more photos from Albena Beach resort,
please click here |
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