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Location:
Kavarna is a small picturesque seaside town situated 48km north of Varna. The town has a broad outlet to the Black Sea with a varied coastline - the north coast is covered with high and steep limestone cliffs while the south boasts with excellent sunny beaches.
Kavarna is one of the most ancient cities on the Black Sea coast. It dates back to Thracian times and has been several times ruined and again rebuilt. Kavarna is also famous for its ecological clean area with preserved marvellous nature and beautiful sea coast. In the past few years the city was a host to major cultural and music events and festivals, which made it even more attractive to tourists of all ages and nationalities. It is a resort with perfect conditions for enjoyable and delightful summer holidays, as well as for calm and relaxing vacation in the autumn.
Climate: The climate is mild, temperate-continental, similar to that in the famous Mediterranean resorts. The average daytime air temperature during the summer months is 27 °?, sea-water-temperature 21°?. The summer is long and warm, suitable for sunbathing from May to September.
Sightseeing:
The high hill of Chirakman keeps the remains of Roman villas and walls, medieval buildings and churches. The town museum hosts fascinating exhibits of the town's history, including an impressive Thracian collection. In addition, Kavarna is proud of its impressive Art Gallery and Archeological Museum. Ancient buildings dating back to the Ottoman era, as well as remains from Greek and Roman times, are also preserved. Six kilometres away from the city to the east is the Kaliakra cape, where an ancient fortress called Tirisis was located. Local legends tell stories of the fortress guarding the treasuries of Lyzimah, successor of Alexander the Great. Today a number of remains of those ancient settlements are left and attract many tourists. There also is a legend about forty ‘maidens’ committing suicide in the name of Christianity. The cape is also famous for its caves, which once were the habitat of the extremely rare Black Sea monk seal.
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