Natural landmarks

Poda Lake - Bourgas

Poda Lake (the most eastern part of Mandrensko Lake) has been a protected territory since 1989. It is located near Burgas (to the left of the road for Sozopol) and covers an area of about 100 hectares. It is a natural habitat of lower and higher plants, as well as of 168 invertebrates, 6 fish species, 14 amphibian and reptile species, 240 bird species and 15 mammal species. Here nest the stag of a fallow deer (the symbol of Poda), ibis, and small greyl egret and red heron. In order to admire the bird’s life you can use the watch tower that rises in the countryside. It is the place from where you will see river golden eyes, reed wader and others. There is a natural protective center...

Waterfalls - Teteven

Nature generously endowed the Teteven Balkan. If you are in the region you can enjoy unique natural phenomena such as the waterfalls. You’ll become witness to unbelievable beauties which will stay long in your conscious. The Koznitsa waterfall of the Koznitsa River is very close to the town of Teteven. If you follow the picturesque path along the river you can reach to it walking only for an hour. You can make a picnic or just rest in the fresh air. The waterfall Varovitets is further away – it is located close to the Etropole monastery, about 4 kilometers from Etropole. It astonishes with its grandeur and beauty. The water drops down in several terraces in the bed of Malki Iskar...