LOZENETS, THE SHELL BEACH AND TARFA OASIS

Wandering in Lozenets

Lozenets has been named after its abundant vineyards, heavy with sweet and juicy grapes. However the Bacchantes from the old days have reincarnated into mermaids nowadays. Today Lozenetz is virgin beaches, tang of the sea, gracefully revealed in this small cozy and extraordinary village. Can you imagine yourself being to a romantic place with a cool bunch? Stop dreaming - have it in Lozenetz! Far from the city vanity and crowd - all you need is a pair of creased jeans, your favorite cap and your friends. Discover the unexplored lands, where you see the footprints of those who have been searching their inner self, who lived a cherry love or just experienced the truth of being awake and alive for the first time.

BEGLIK TASH-THE BULGARIAN STONE HEDGE

The Sanctuary in the Sacred Thracian Stranja Mountain

Beglik tash, an early Thracian settlement was discovered in 2003 near the Ropotamo reserve, only 14 km away from Lozenetz. Excavations show that it's already been inhabited in the early 8th century BC.

It is the earliest Thracian megalith sanctuary discovered in this region.

There are numerous artifacts confirming the connection between the ancient Thracians, living in those lands, and the inhabitants of Crete, Troy and Egypt.

The sanctuary represents the cult towards fertility and the Goddess mother.

ROPOTAMO RESERVE

Ropotamo is a national park known for its colorful water lilies. It consists of four separate reserve areas. Ropotamo lies only 18 km away from the village of Lozenets.

It’s been named after the Greek goddess Ro (meaning "run"; potamo means "river") who, with her songs and charm, won the mercy of pirates terrorizing ancient Apollonia (nowadays Sozopol).

The flora and the fauna includes rare and endangered by extinction species, what makes it a nature complex of world wide importance. Dragon flies, butterflies, turtles, and harmless water snakes make their homes along the river banks.

Tour boats regularly ply the lower section of the river, and are boarded at a well-marked area just past the bridge. The tourists can enjoy taking a trip and exploring many different species in their natural habitat.

REZOVO, THE MEDIEVAL FORTRESS KASTRACION AND SILISTAR INLET

The village of Rezovo lies 25 km south of Lozenetz. It is the southernmost point on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.

The Fortress Kastracion is situated 3 km away from Rezovo and is rich in historical evidence.

Silistar inlet lies just next to Rezovo village. It is so isolated, that one can really believe he’d traveled back in past and had found a new land. The 1 km long beach offers a back to nature trip after which you feel recharged and fresh.

THE BOTANICAL GARDEN IN VELIKA VILLAGE

4 km west of Lozenets you can enjoy one of the local landmarks – the botanical garden of Serafimovi family.

They grow over 3500 sorts of cactuses, citrus and exotic plants.

On just 2 000 sq. m. territory they’ve gathered the richest collection of citrus crops in whole Bulgaria. This botanical garden is visited by many foreigners and students, especially during the summer season. The family takes care of the gigantic garden by itself.

Amusing is the fact, that they grow species like hallucinational cactuses, used by the Indian medicine men to prepare various infusions.