Kaliakra is a cape in the Southern Dobrudja region of the northern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, which ends with a long and narrow headland 12 kilometres (7 mi) east of Kavarna, 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of Varna.
Kaliakra is a nature reserve, where dolphins and cormorants can be observed. Many rare and migrant birds can be seen here in spring and autumn and, like much of this coastline, is home to several rare breeding birds.
It also features the remnants of the fortified walls, water-main, baths and residence of Despot Dobrotitsa in the short-lived Despotate of Dobruja's medieval capital.
Kaliakra was the site of the naval Battle of Care Kaliakra on 11 August 1791, part of the Russo-Turkish War (1787-1792).
The Bolata Cove with a with a small sheltered beach lies just north at the mouth of a picturesque canyon, also part of the nature reserve.
LEGENDS
According to one well-known legend forty Bulgarian girls, the sole survivors of a Turkish attack, tied their plaits of hair and jumped to their deaths so that the Turks could not convert them to Islam.
Today, an obelisk stands near an opening in the rock, called “the gate of the 40 maidens”, which memorializes this event.
Another legend tells of St. Nikola, patron saint of sailors. As he ran towards the sea to escape his Turkish pursuers, the land kept stretching under his feet – but to no avail, as he was caught and killed. At the very tip of the cape is a small chapel, restored in 1993, to mark his symbolic grave.
Tara is very excited to be here! I need to hold her tight!She is enjoying the view and the smell of the sea!
There is a small museum and a restaurant where you can sit for a meal.Taking photos and sealing the moment is a MUST!There are many souvenirs like this clover bracelet which I bought!
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