Durankulak The end point of the Dunav Ultra route is one of the most interesting and least-known plac- es in Bulgaria. Durankulak Lake is one of the last well-preserved coastal areas in the coun- try, and on Big Island, also known as the “Eu- ropean Troy,” near the village of Durankulak, archeologists have found remains of the most ancient settled population of Europe (from the 54th century BCE). If planning isn’t your forte and you’d rather have someone else handle the tedious bookings and other travel logistics, get in touch with Traventuria’s experienced tour guides. Watching rare birds along the Danube, tasting river- sourced delicacies, staying in authentic guesthouses, learning fascinating tidbits about the sights along the Danube coast, venturing out into the wildest corners of the entire Bulgarian north — Traventuria will make sure your trip is truly unforgettable!
Danube by booking an eponymous tour with Prista Tourist Society. Participants will learn how prehistoric humans built shelter and pro- tected their territory, hunted and fished, and prepared their food. They will also find out what the ancients believed in and how their art reflected those beliefs. Tutrakan & the “Mad” Forest Area Fishing is an important part of Tutrakan’s economy, and the town is famous for its his- toric Fisherman’s Quarter. Get to know the area by boat, on foot, and by bike by booking a tour with Danube Tours. The organization’s skillful guides will help you discover the re- gion’s main sights, become acquainted with traditional arts and crafts, and sample local delicacies. While you are in the area, make a point of visiting the Sveshtari tomb with the myste- rious stone ladies and hunt for treasures in Razgrad’s Abritus Archaeological Museum.
An insider’s tip: Stay out for the sunset; you won’t regret it! (Ask a local for the best sunset viewing point.)
South of Tutrakan is a region known as Lu- gorogie, or Mad Forest, featuring picturesque villages, gentle undulating hills, and beautiful lakes and rivers (sadly, most of the forests were felled decades ago). To see the best of the area, book a weekend tour with Var- na-based VeloWeekend.bg.
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