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Location: The town of
Shabla, the population of which
is 4,451 people, is situated in
the northern part of the Black
Sea coast and boosts with a
clean and beautiful beach. It is
only 24km away from the
Bulgarian-Romanian border and
66km away from the country's
third largest city, Varna.
History: The settlement's
emergence dates back to Thracian
times. Later on, the town became
a Greek colony, followed by a
Roman settlement, named Karia,
with an adjacent harbor in the
vicinity of the Shabla cape. The
town's apogee was reached in
early Byzantine times, when
trade and crafts underwent brisk
development. However, this
prosperous period was followed
by a downturn, during which
Shabla decayed to a mere
settlement of fishermen.
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Places of Interest:
The archaeological excavations at the Shabla
Cape (about 5km east of the town) are the
most popular place of interest in the
neighborhood. These reveal the remains of an
ancient Roman fortress, which has served as
a commercial hub for a number of settlements
along coast. The fish-rich Lake of Shabla,
situated only 3km away from the town, is
another nice place to visit. It is genuine
natural habitat, and a home to more than
100,000 wild geese. The Dourankoulak Moor,
situated to the north of Shabla, is yet
another must-see location for nature lovers.
It is famous for hosting a number of marsh
birds, including such in the Red Book of
Bulgarian fauna. It is not only nature that
attracts visitors to this place - the
remains of the largest Eneolithic settlement
in Europe have been excavated on the big
island in the Dourankoulak Moor.
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Economy:
Besides fishery and tourism, the town's
inhabitants earn their living from
agriculture. In addition, one of the few
oilfields in the country, situated offshore
the nearby village of Tyulenovo, offers
employment to a large number of Shabla's
working age residents.
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Accommodation: Private houses
with rooms and flats to rent offer
the largest choice of accommodation
in the town. Besides, there is a
small hotel called Drouzhba (60
beds) as well as a camping site.
Catering: Small private
restaurants, snack bars and off-road
caravans with snacks, beer and soft
drinks abound in the town and along
the beech.
One can also buy fruit and
vegetables directly from local
producers.
Transport: The town of Shabla
is easily accessible by car or bus,
as a first-class motorway from Varna
to the Bulgarian-Romanian border
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please click here |
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