Bolata

Bolata is a natural port, located to the north of the Kaliakra cape (Northern Black Sea Coast). The area is part of the coastal eco- systems of the migratory birds called Via Pontica. This is the only preserved area in Bulgaria including both waterside, sea area. 3 km to the north of Kaliakra, a deep narrow valley and a small inlet are located. The number of springs give the beginning of a small river that floats into the small swamp Bolata, where interesting water-loving birds - Little Bittern, Little Grebe, Kingfisher, Ducks and others. The remains of antique and medieval settlements were found here, unique stone circles, sacrificial stones, rock caves-houses also. The sheer shore is set with underwater caves with a number of niches in the rocks. On April 12, 2018, a public discussion in the eco-inspection in Varna, stakeholders approved that Bolata beach be removed from Kaliakra Nature Reserve and transferred to the Protected Site "Steppes".