Chayka: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Nature

On the southern side of Chayka, a panorama opens towards the Kamchia River valley; the view also extends to the Tzonevo Reservoir. The Provadia–Aitos road runs approximately 3 km west-northwest of Chayka.

History

In the Kanarata area, approximately 2 km northeast of Chayka, there are remains of an ancient fortress and a rock hermitage with four cells. A large natural cave forms the main chamber of the hermitage.

More than 100 Hellenistic, Thracian, and Thracian-Roman settlements, sanctuaries, and necropolises are recorded in the Provadia area; there are also approximately 200 Thracian burial mounds. Provadia-Solnitsata is Europe's oldest salt production centre.

Culture

The Historical Museum in Provadia houses more than 1,500 prehistoric objects connected with the surrounding area. It also presents the region's traditional folk culture from the mid-18th century to the first half of the 20th century.

The Church of the Holy Trinity in Chayka is a three-nave church, a form described as exceptionally rare in Bulgarian villages; construction began on 15 May 1932.

The Provadia Tourist Information Centre provides information about archaeological, historical, and natural attractions, develops municipal tourist routes, and organises picnics in nature, church visits, folklore events, and tastings of local food and drinks.

At Shashkanite, the first five cells are reached via a steel suspension bridge; alpine equipment is required for the remaining cells.

More local pages: Tutrakantsi, Kiten, Provadia.

Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Chayka can continue their accommodation search afterwards.

To the higher-level travel overview: Provadia.