Varna, Port city on the Black Sea coast, Bulgaria
Varna is a port city on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast with long sandy beaches that stretch for several kilometers. The wide avenues run from the center to the waterfront parks and connect residential neighborhoods with the harbor.
Greek settlers from Miletus founded the settlement in the 6th century BC as a trading post on the Black Sea. Later the city became part of the Roman Empire and grew into an important harbor for trade with the Italian peninsula.
The name comes from the Slavic word for crow and refers to the dark birds that once gathered in large numbers along the coast. Today the city draws visitors in summer who walk along the waterfront promenades and sit in cafés by the water.
The summer months work well for beach visits, while spring and autumn are comfortable for walking around. Most public areas near the water are flat and easy to reach.
A narrow canal from the early 20th century connects the nearby lake directly to the sea and allows small boats to pass through. Fishermen and leisure sailors still use this man-made waterway today.
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