Quick Facts about the Municipality of Tervel,

Location – Western District of Dobrich, North East Bulgaria.

Surrounding Villages - Village of Angelariy, Village of Balik, Village of Bezmer, Village of Bojan, Village of Bonevo, Village of Brestnitsa, Village of Chestimensko, Village of Glavantsi, Village of Gradnitsa, Village of Guslar, Village of Jeglartsi, Village of Kableshkovo, Village of Kladentsi, Village of Kochmar, Village of Kolartsi, Village of Mali izvor, Village of Nova Kamena, Village of Onogur, Village of Orlyak, Village of Polkovnik Savovo, Village of Popgruevo, Village of Profesor Zlatarski, Village of Surnets, Town of Tervel, Village of Voynikovo, Village of Zurnevo

Nearest cities – Dobrich – 20 minutes, Varna – 45 minutes, Silistra – 35 minutes

The Municipality of Tervel is occupied by 127,520,000 sqm of forest (22 per cent of the total area) which is completely state-owned. The forest areas attract visitors for a diverse range of activities including hunting, fishing, hiking, horse riding, safari, cycling and nature trails. 72.2 per cent of the Municipality of Tervel is agricultural land with the agricultural land representing an astonishing 833,600 sqm per capita. In addition, Tervel is part of the “Golden Land” area of Bulgaria which boasts some of the most fertile land in Europe and some of the cleanest air in the world. In fact, many asthma sufferers as well as eco-tourists visit the area to sample its plentiful and unspoilt natural beauty.

Tervel Climate

The Municipality of Tervel offers some of the cleanest air in the world because of its rural setting and the large expanse of forest areas. The climate in Northern Bulgaria is moderate continental
Tervel offers four seasons – A beautiful blooming spring, dry and hot summers, long and pleasant autumns, and mild winters with lots of opportunity for skiing.

Always lit by the sun Bulgaria has between 2200 and 2500 hours of sunlight per year. Average temperature (April - September): + 23 °C. The average yearly temperature is 14.7 °C. The climate is exceptionally favourable for growing vines, fruits & vegetables, and oil yielding rose for which Bulgaria is renowned.

Tervel – Tourism

Tourists are attracted to Tervel because of its unspoilt beauty. In addition, to the clean air and large expanses of agricultural and forest areas, there is also the opportunity to hunt, fish, horse-ride, walk or relax in local restaurants supplying a variety of organic food and cold drinks. There are also areas of outstanding historical interest including rock dwellings and streams supplying an endless supply of natural mineral water

Tervel - Local Interests

Hunting – Six world-class hunting grounds are within a one-hour drive of Tervel with the nearest being less than 1 kilometre away. The Tervel State Game Breeding Reserve was established in 1934 and covers a total area of 14 800 hectares in Dobrudza-Plateau. In 1981, the Tervel Reserve took part in the world-renowned International Fair where it exhibited 163 trophies of which most were awarded Gold Medals.

Golf – Three world-class golf courses are within a one-hour drive of Tervel. Black Sea Rama, a championship course, that has been designed by Gary Player (expected to open May 07) and The Lighthouse Resort (opening December 07) and the Thracian Cliffs at Kavarna, with 5 star facilities (planned to open in 2007-8) again designed by Gary Player.

Fishing – There are eight reservoirs in the Tervel area including two at Syrnets, and two at Chestimensko that are mainly used for fishing and the supply of water.

Most common fish – common carp, bighead carp, grass carp, wells catfish, zander, white amur

Lakes
Zarnevo – 1
Brestnitsa – 1
Mali Izvor & Bezmer – 1
Sarnets – 2
Jeglartsi – 1
Onogur – 1
Pop Gruevo – 1

Horse riding – Less than a 10-minute drive from Tervel, is the opportunity to ride horses through the large forest areas. Here you will encounter stunning scenery in a vast forest reserve as well as the possibility of seeing wildlife such as deer, boar, eagles and pheasants.

World Heritage Site – Bulgaria has nine world heritage sites of which the Srebarna nature reserve is less than 40 minutes drive away from Tervel..

Tervel – Local History / Heritage
There are 376 cultural monuments in the Tervel region including:
The “ Suha Reka” gorge that is a state- protected area that represent some of the earliest rock monasteries in Europe.
An ancient fortress near the village of Balik
The ancient and medieval fortress called “Kaleto” near the village of Voinikovo
The rock monasteries near the village of Onogur
The early medieval fortress “Skalata” in the village of Kladentsi (an important Cristian centre)
The medieval settlement in the “Sandyk Peshtera” area
A medieval fortress near the village of Pop Gruevo
Monuments in Orlyak, Kochmar, Guslar and Pr.Zlatarski that relate to those who were killed in the Bulgarian liberation wars
Khan Tervel monument in the town of Tervel
Yordan nYovkov monument in the town of Tervel
Museum of urban life - Tervel
The World Heritage Site “Srebarna” near Silistra – 40 minutes away

Tervel – Amenities

Banks, bars & restaurants, hotel, bus station, taxi's, notary, petrol stations, retail stores, hospital, dentists, medical centre, GP's, pharmacies, nursery, a railway station (15 minutes drive),

Tervel – Industry

Over 94 per cent of the land is either forest or agricultural land. Therefore, both farming and game breeding activities play a major role in the area, followed by administration, retail and manufacturing jobs.