Cape Kaliakra
Калиакра
A red-cliffed headland jutting about 2 km into the Black Sea, with cliffs 70 metres high, medieval fortress ruins and sunsets over the sea.
Cape Kaliakra is the most spectacular coastal landscape on the northern Black Sea coast, with ochre-red cliffs dropping straight into the water. Dolphins are often seen here in summer. The headland has remains of fortress walls from Thracian to medieval times, small chapels, an archaeological museum and a monument to Admiral Ushakov. Entry costs about EUR 5. The cape is about 60 km from Varna and is usually combined with Balchik and Yailata on the same self-drive day. Stay away from the cliff edge where there are no railings.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 08:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Yailata Archaeological Reserve
- Balchik Palace & Botanical Garden
- Albena
- Golden Sands
- Aladzha Monastery
- Euxinograd Palace
- Festa Dolphinarium Varna
- Sea Garden, Varna