Kavarna
Kavarna (Bulgarian: Каварна [kɐˈvarnɐ] is a Black Sea coastal town and seaside resort in the Dobruja region of northeastern Bulgaria. It lies 42 kilometres (26 miles) northeast of Varna, 43 km (27 mi) from Dobrich and 43 km (27 mi) south of the border with Romania. It is the principal town of Kavarna Municipality, part of Dobrich Province. As of December 2009, the town has a population of 11,397 inhabitants. A little yacht port, a fishing base, a spacious beach and a resort complex exist in the town. The landmark Cape Kaliakra is located a few kilometers to the east, as is the tiny beachfront resort of Rusalka. Three 18-hole golf courses with villa communities and marinas are being developed nearby, two of the courses are designed by Gary Player and one by Ian Woosnam.
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| Coordinates: 43°25′59″N 28°20′18″E | |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Province (Oblast) | Dobrich |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Elena Baltajieva |
| Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) |
| Population (31.12.2009) | |
| • Town | 11,397 |
| • Urban | 15,834 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal Code | 9650 |
| Area code | +359 570 |
During the 2000s, the town became famous with the annual Kaliakra Rock Fest featuring famous rock bands from around the world.