Persina Nature Park

Persina Nature Park is a protected area along the Danube River that spreads across multiple islands, wetlands, forests, and diverse ecological zones. The landscape shifts between open water surfaces, dense vegetation, and wooded areas that together create a varied natural environment.

The site received Ramsar wetland protection status in 2000, signaling the start of dedicated efforts to preserve and restore its ecological systems. This designation represented recognition of its importance as a natural area along the Danube.

The territory holds archaeological sites, fortresses, and churches scattered across the landscape that visitors can discover while walking through it. These structures tell the story of different peoples and periods that inhabited the region.

The Visitor Center in Belene offers information materials and guides that help you explore the park's different routes and understand the landscape. Allow plenty of time to follow the designated paths and see the various habitats at a comfortable pace.

The park contains Persin Island, the largest Bulgarian Danube island, which supports an exceptional diversity of animal and plant life found nowhere else in the region. This island draws birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts seeking rare habitats and species.