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“Mouth of the Veleka River” – The Protected Area was proclaimed by the written order ¹ 608/01.09.1992 from the Ministry of Environment and Waters. The area is located around the villages of Ahtopol, Sinemoretz and Brodilovo and consists of 1511 hectares.
The project “Sinemoretz – New Opportunities for Eco-Tourism” - has the goal of creating an eco-trail in the protected area around the mouth of the Veleka River, and its promotion as a tourism product.
The
village Sinemoretz is the most southern point on the Bulgarian Black Sea
coast. It is located twenty kilometers south of Tzarevo, and is situated
on the peninsula above one of the cleanest and ecologically richest
rivers in Bulgaria – the Veleka River. Sinemoretz comes from the Greek
word “Galaza”, which means “the blue sky”. Here you can find the perfect
combination of clean beaches, crystal water, beautiful oak forests and
the rolling hills of the Strandja Mountains. The beach that is situated
at the mouth of the Veleka River is one of the most beautiful beaches in
all of Bulgaria. The environment surrounding the area is preserved in
its natural beauty and unique landscape. The Veleka River possesses many
types of wildlife in the vicinity which love the peace and quiet that is
found here. The exotic nature consists of green forests which end where
the sea begins, dark rocks in strange and fantastic forms, natural
sculptures and golden sands. Whoever visits this native land will
wonder at its natural beauty. It is a unique place for the lover of
tourism in every form.
INFORMATIVE
ECO - TRAIL – “Tzerat” (“The Oak”)
–
“Labor Man’s Fountain” – “Gechitet” (“Ford”) / Route to
“Tzar’s
Well”/
– “Lower Water-Mill” – Brodilovo
The eco-trail begins at the place “Tzerat”- one kilometer north of the mouth of the Veleka River on the road from Ahtopol to Sinemoretz. The trail follows the Veleka River and passes by “Labor Man’s Fountain”, “Gechitet” /where the trail splits off to “Tzar’s Well”/, “Lower Water-Mill” and ends in the village of Brodilovo.
Length of the route – 10 km. Time – 3 h.
The trail has four points that are each approximately 2.5 kilometers apart:
Part One – The beginning of the trail at “Tzerat” – “Labor Man’s Fountain” – 2.5 kilometers
Part Two - “Labor Man’s Fountain” – “Gechitet” – 2.5 kilometers
Part Three – “Gechitet” – “Lower Water-Mill” – 2.5 kilometers
Part Four – “Lower Water-Mill” – Brodilovo – 2.5 kilometers, end of the trail
The goal of the project is to acquaint others with the characteristics of the landscape in the costal area surrounding the Veleka River, and the specific vegetation and wildlife that can be found here.
When traveling along the trail you have the opportunity to become acquainted with the rich vegetation and wildlife in the Strandja Mountains and to enjoy the beautiful nature that is found near and around the Veleka River. At the end of the trail you will arrive at a typical Strandja village – Brodilovo. The local people preserve the traditions and customs of the Strandja Mountains in their authenticity and originality.
The trail is suitable for hiking, mountain biking and horse tourism!
You are able to visit the Administration building in Sinemoretz, where there is free information about the eco-trail.