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Travel Destination Guide - St Konstantin
St Konstantin (Bulgaria) 
St Konstantin Information
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Formerly known as Drouzhba (Friendship) until reverting to its original name in 1994, St Konstantin was the first purpose-built resort on the Black Sea coast in the 1950s. Despite its proximity to the busy town and port of Varna, this "garden" village enjoys a peaceful existence, set well off the highway and sheltered by thick bands of woodland.
This resort caters for couples and mature families seeking a good-value, unsophisticated, low-key base close enough to a major town for added diversions. Not generally a favourite with the younger crowd. The facilities at Grand Varna and Palace Hotels make it popular with visiting business delegations.
There are about a dozen properties in all, varying from basic 2-star B&Bs to 5-star Grand Varna and Palace hotels offering Western-style standards. The usual preponderance of Communist-built concrete monoliths have been improved in places by modernisation and touches of individuality.
Locality:
St Konstantin , almost a N suburb of the regional capital and port of Varna. 8 mls S of Golden Sands. 10 mls NE of Varna airport. A compact concentration of accommodation and services lying slightly above and behind the central stretch of beach; a tranquil heavily wooded setting beyond the busy coastal highway that bypasses the resort.
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The beaches are a series of golden sandy coves and longer stretches backed by some wooded, rugged slopes; the main concentration of hotels slightly above and behind are served by a promenade. To promote boating and water sports, there is a marina and breakwater at the S end of the beach. The generally placid sea and gently sloping beach are ideal for safe swimming and coastguards patrol the beach.
You will find that entertainment in the daytime offer little to occupy young children, other than the beach, the local public pool, tennis courts or cycling.
Nightlife gives a quite low-key and unsophisticated array. This tends to be centred in various hotel bars, principally Grand Varna's bar, nightclub and casino. Hotels Palace and Marina, situated in Sunny Day Resort, offer less convenient alternatives for those not staying on the complex. The most popular venues are frequented by a sprinkling of prostitutes from Varna ? a fact of life in these coastal resorts.
A few restaurants and snack bars scattered around the resort but not a great deal outside the major hotels. Menus are disappointing by Western standards but usually very good value. Staples are pork and veal, with chicken when available, accompanied by various rich gravies. Rice and tinned mixed vegetables are the most common side orders.
St Konstantin Suitability ProfileSun Snow Beaches History/Culture Romance Peace & Quiet Hustle & Bustle | Activity & Adventure Famous Landmarks Water Sports Natural Beauty Art & Architecture Family Entertainment Good Nightlife | Safari Plenty of Restaurants All Inclusive Hotels Luxury Accommodation Plenty of Shops |
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Population: 7.450.300
Languages: Bulgarian 85%, Turkish 10%, Roma 4%
Currency: lev Currency code: BGL
Local Times:
Bulgaria - Sofia
Country Dialling Code: +359
Voltage: 220V 50Hz
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Situated in southeastern Europe, Bulgaria occupies the northeastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. To the North, via the Danube River, it borders on Romania, to the West - on Serbia and Montenegro and on the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. To the South its neighbours are Greece and Turkey. To the East Bulgaria touches the Black Sea, which links it also to Russia, Ukraine, and Georgia. The Black Sea borderline is 378 km (240 miles) long. The country's total territory is 111 000 sq. km (43 000 sq. miles).
Bulgaria is a beautiful mountainous country, small in size but rich in ancient culture, scenic splendour, friendly people and old-fashioned warmth and hospitality.
Situated in south-eastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, Bulgaria is less heavily touristed than its Greek and Turkish neighbours to the south, despite the popularity of its Black Sea resorts, which are attractive not only for their fine sandy beaches, sunny climate and safe seas, but also for their low prices.
Although better known for its sea resorts, the essential character of the country is to be found in its spectacular mountainous regions. The six very different ranges vary from high, snow-covered peaks to gentle green slopes and forests, harbouring thermal springs and mineral spas, and valleys where the air bears the fragrance of flowers and herbs. The Valley of Roses lies in the heart of Bulgaria and is the largest producer of rose oil in the world, giving root to Bulgaria's soubriquet, 'Land of Roses'. At the foot of the Vitosha Mountains lies the laid back capital city, Sofia, boasting a great number of architectural monuments and museums. The rugged heights of the Rila and Pirin mountains form a spectacular setting for ski resorts, as well as the famous Rila Monastery and the majestic landscape of the Pirin National Park, a World Cultural and National Heritage site. Crossing the entire country is the Balkan Range, a 435-mile (700km) chain that offers some of the best hiking in Europe.
As varied as the different mountain ranges are the people who dwell in them, with distinctive customs, crafts and colourful festivals, folklore, religious beliefs and speech. Small picturesque villages welcome guests with typical warm-hearted Bulgarian hospitality, sharing age-old traditions and traditional cooking, and a delight in their pastoral environment.
Bulgaria's history is displayed across the country in its old towns, ancient Thracian relics and treasures, decorated churches and monasteries, and in the rustic settlements that have preserved the traditional beliefs of its people. One of the country's biggest assets for visitors is its variety, but whatever aspect one chooses to explore, there is always the assurance of a warm welcome. |
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