Tsarevo

Tsarevo has more than 6,000 inhabitants, and lies 72km south of Bourgas. Like other nearby towns and villages, Tsarevo is located at the border between the Strandzha Mountain and the Black sea. The peak of Papiya, which is 502m high and shows traces of an old fortress, is situated at the southern part of the town and is an additional attraction of Tzarevo.

The Strandzha mountain was declared a natural park in 1995 (in fact being the largest one in Bulgaria) and is one of the least explored in Bulgaria, which explains the richness of its wildlife. There’s an abundancy of caves (particularly in the western part of the mountain), traces of ancient civilizations.

The mountain's villages are also unique when it comes to spirit and architecture. Two such authentic villages to the southwest of Tzarevo on the road to Malko Turnovo are Kolodovo and Bulgari. The village of Bulgari is particularly famous for its 'nestinarski' dances (barefoot dance on glowing embers), held on special occasions like holidays, such as the one of St. St. Constantine and Elena on the 21st of May.

Two natural reserves, Silkosiya and Tisovitsa, which can be found within the Strandzha Natural Park, are situated to the south and west of Bulgari respectively. Trees of some 200 years of age can be seen there. Another attraction in the neighbouring area of Tsarevo is the village of Gradishte where Thracian traces and treasures were discovered.