Strandzha Nature Park, Nature park in Burgas Province, Bulgaria
Strandzha Nature Park is a protected landscape in Burgas Province spanning forests, rivers, mountains, and coastal areas near the Turkish border. The territory combines diverse habitats ranging from wooded highlands to wetlands and beach sections.
The territory shows evidence of human settlement from around 6000 BC, with numerous Thracian settlements scattered throughout the mountain range. This long history has shaped the land and left traces of multiple cultures across the region.
The village of Balgari practices Nestinarstvo, a ritual where dancers perform barefoot over hot coals during specific religious celebrations. This tradition remains central to local spiritual life and community identity.
The park features marked hiking trails and information centers to help visitors navigate. The towns of Malko Tarnovo and Ahtopol within the area offer accommodation options and serve as good starting points for exploration.
The area houses the last remaining temperate forests with evergreen laurel undergrowth in Europe. This rare forest formation supports an unusually rich plant diversity and makes the park botanically significant.
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