Kavarna, town in Bulgaria
Kavarna is a town on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast in Dobrich Province. It stretches for about 42 kilometers of coastline with gentle beaches and rocky sections where small coves lie between cliffs. The inland area shows flat terrain with fertile fields, while a prominent landform called Gore Chirakman rises above the town.
The town was once a Thracian and Hellenic settlement called Bizone that served as an important trading place. Over centuries it came under Roman, Byzantine, and Bulgarian rule, changing hands as empires shifted across the region.
The name Kavarna comes from ancient times when it was called Bizone and served as an important trade center. Today, visitors notice how the town maintains its connection to the sea and farming traditions through its quiet streets and simple way of life.
The town is easy to reach by car with good roads connecting it to nearby airports at Burgas and Varna. A range of accommodation options exists from simple hotels to apartments, with many listed online including video tours.
Cape Kaliakra, about 12 kilometers east, is a red rock headland with caves and steep cliffs where legend says Bulgarian girls jumped to avoid captivity. The fortress there dates to the 4th century B.C. and shows layers of different peoples who ruled it.
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