Bulgarian Blacksea Coast
The resort of Roussalka was established in 1968 in the famous Taoukliman (Bay of the birds). This is a typical bird’s colony in a pretty rocky area near the sea. It is 14 km east of the town of Kavarna, 59 km north-east of Varna, 529 km north-east of Sofia and 1 km away from the small village called St. Nikola.
In the beginning Roussalka (Mermaid) predominantly received French holiday-makers while today a lot of Belgian, Dutch, Russian and Bulgarian tourists visit the resort.Accommodation and catering: The resort offers 522 separate small houses (bungalows) facing the sea and enough sports and recreation equipment. It is situated on terraces according to the architectural decision. The resort offers opportunities and facilities for practicing of almost all kinds of water sport. There are many tennis-courts, biking alleys, fitness and balneology centres for water treatment and massage. There is a bar with entertainment programme, restaurants, discotheques and snack-bars.
Several small bays offer different beach conditions - sand, pebbles, bigger stones and rocks. The underwater world is interesting due to the peculiar relief of the rocks. Divers can find good opportunities for practising. There is a small firth with curative mud, yachting facilities, and an open-air theatre.
The village of Kamen Bryag (Stone Shore) is in the vicinity of the resort and there are interesting rock formations, and wonderful rocky bays with many caves and reefs. This is the favourite site for students, trackers, hippies and tourists in search of privacy. The impressing Yailata landslide is situated 1 km south of the village.
