Price: This route brings seemingly surprising name for Bulgaria "Up to the volcano" , because we all know that in our country there are no active volcanoes. We do not always been so. 80 million years ago the region of Strandja and was the center of volcanic activity that formed the specific topography of the mountains and the coast.
The starting point of the route is Ahtopol ( Tsarevo municipality , Burgas ) - the southernmost city on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Built around 430 years BC by Athenian colonists , he quickly became a prosperous commercial center. It was later destroyed during the barbarian invasions and again rebuilt under the name Agatopol .
Currently south is one of the most popular seaside resorts in Bulgaria because it has beautiful beaches and relatively unspoiled . Apart from the sea, tourists are attracted by the cultural attractions of Ahtopol . The city has a museum of history , ancient wall ( preserved in places up to eight meters in height ) , the remains of the monastery "St. Yani" from XII century and preserved church " Ascension " , built in 1776 .
All along its route follows the old road between Ahtopol and Brodilovo ( Tsarevo municipality , Burgas ) . The city heads to the southwest, in the first half of the route climbs gently to the ridge . The transition is extremely attractive because it passes through large meadows and oak forests and offers plenty of great views to the sea and the slopes of Strandja .
The route passes through the chapel "St. St. Cyril and Methodius " , near which there is a center for recreation. Here you can relax or sleep in the nature of Strandja . In the middle of the route he leaves the ridge and begins to descend obliquely to Brodilovo . The road passes through the old deciduous forests , among which are scattered in disarray rocks of volcanic origin .
Brodilovo is located on the left bank of Veleka at the foot of Mount Big Papia ( 501 m altitude ), which in the distant past was an active volcano . The name of the village comes from the fact that it is built on a ford across Veleka . Here you can enjoy the full force of the magic of Strandja . Nature is remarkable , characterized by smooth lines of the endless sea of peaks and valleys.
In the vicinity of the village can see the ruins of three castles and several churches . At the very Brodilovo is the church "St. Panteleimon" , which was declared a cultural monument and was built in 1911. Built a shelter where you can spend the night . The transition is easy and takes about 2.5 hours .
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