Price: Mandra lake , called in the past Mandrenko Lake is one of the largest dams in Bulgaria . Located south of Bourgas and until 1963 was a natural brackish coastal lake. Some of the old names for the dam are Kyorfes , Ahrensliysko swamp, Yazekliysko lake. In 1963 was built the dam that makes the majority of lake freshwater lake and its area increased almost four times . It is the southernmost and largest of the four lakes forming the Bourgas Lake Complex and its area reached 1,300 hectares with a length of 8 km and a width of up to 1.3 miles. Since the lake was brackish , having been converted into a dam occurs greater change in the flora and fauna of its territory. Following transformation into freshwater disappears and the largest natural colony of white pelicans in Bulgaria . However, the dam has an important ornithological importance as it passes over one of the large airways of migratory birds from Europe - Via Pontic .
Mandra lake is an attractive point for lovers of educational tourism in all seasons. Existing archaeological excavations and museum Debelt that can inform you about the history of these lands during the Roman Empire. Moreover, you can walk among the beautiful vegetation of the northern slopes of Strandja , which is part of the coast of the lake . You may encounter these typical areas of flora - Wild Peony , snowdrop , crocus . Anglers will not be disappointed. Mandra Lake provides good fishing for roach , haddock, perch , bream , perch , Mandra Bryant , sun fish , rudd , carp , pike . Nearby you can visit the protected areas and Poda Uzungeren , estuary Izvorska and Bourgas Lake . Proximity to the lake to one of the largest coastal cities on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast - Burgas, it gives an opportunity for a variety of activities and sightseeing tours .
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