RELIGIOUS – HIKING – EXPLORATION TOURISM

Length 6.5 km. duration 1 hour and 30 min.

1. Botev Monastery is located near the village of Botevo, 30 km south of Dobrich and 35 km north of Varna. The Botev Monastery "St. Marina" was founded in the middle of the 19th century, around a healing spring, which was owned by a Turkish bey. He decided to build a barn on the site, but during the excavations a cross with the inscription "St. Marina" was dug up. The Turk sold the entire area to Grandpa Lecho from the village of Botevo, who in turn donated it to the future monastery. In 1844, a chapel and two baths were built next to the spring. After September 9, 1944, the Botev Monastery fell into disrepair, only to be resurrected for life in recent years. With the financial assistance of the Varna and Veliko Preslav Metropolitan Kiril and the Petrov family from Varna, the chapel and both baths were renovated. Four rooms for pilgrims have also been built, as well as a chapel for them. The traditional Marine Day festival, which has been celebrated at this place since the 19th century, has also been resumed. Currently, the Botev Monastery is operational. It is possible to stay overnight at the Botev Monastery, but this must be clarified in advance with the abbot.

2. The Blue Growth Information and Educational Center open its doors to visitors in June 2021. The center will feature interactive information about the territory of the Varna, Asparuhovo-Beloslav-Aksakovo region FLAG, a training hall, opportunities for participation in professional fisheries courses, seminars on topics related to the "blue economy", protection of the seas and oceans, and integrated maritime policy.

3. The Botevo Dam was built in 1956 and covers an area of ​​250 acres. It is located 35 kilometers north of Varna and 30 kilometers south of Dobrich at a distance of 400 m. from the village of Botevo. It is located in the “Karamanliyte” area along the Suha River. You can reach the dam by entering Botevo from the direction of Krumovo, passing through the center of the village, across the bridge over the river and after 200 meters turn left. Continue and after 300 meters the water mirror of the Botevo dam will open in front of you.