Bulgaria


Difficult to read, but yes the floating bed does have “I love Bulgaria” written on it- and we all did.


Black sea

(A FOUR TRUNK location)

Location

Golden Sands, Varna

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Features

Beach resort. Plenty of swimming opportunities. Plenty of drinking opportunities. Plenty of fun on peddle boat opportunites….

Hazards

Drinking opportunites

Date of Last Swim

Sadly August 2001

 


Ditchin

(A FOUR TRUNK location because although it looks good, swimming is bit restrictive and there are quite a few flies about.)

Location

Adjacent to where the River Rositsa passes the archaeological site known as Gradishte (near the modern village of Ditchin), nearest big town is Veliko Turnova.

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No OS coverage.

Features

Slow and fast flowing water, shade and friendly locals.

Hazards

Flies rumoured to be mosquitos.

Date of Last Swim

Sadly August 2001

 


Nicopolis

(A FOUR TRUNK location (when no cows about) but a FIVE TRUNK LOCATION (when no cows), worth going to Bulgaria just for this.)

Location

Adjacent to where the River Rositsa passes the Roman City known as Nicopolis AD Istrum (near the modern village of Nikiup), nearest big town is Veliko Turnova.

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No OS coverage.

Features

Slow and fast flowing water, excellent sun-bathing on grass bank and good jump-in spots (see below).

Hazards

No shade, gets a bit dirty if there has been a storm (just soil- I think), locals bring their horses and clothes to wash here.

Date of Last Swim

Sadly August 2001