Balchik municipality is located in North-East Bulgaria in Dobrich District. It is a Black Sea municipality, a resort center and a popular tourist destination. There are 2 ports in the Municipality - Cargo berth and Yacht marine.
Tourism in the Municipality is developed mainly by Albena AD resort complex, as well as by numerous private companies and rest homes in Balchik city and Kranevo village. There are approximately 22,000 beds available for accommodation in private homes, summer houses, rest homes and resort complexes of Balchik municipality. Albena resort complex is one of the most beautiful resorts on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. The Touzlata sanatorium resort complex with the curative mud and salt-water lake is another potential site for investments.

   Village of Kranevo

   Kranevo is a small village north from Varna near the Albena resort. It is known as a resort for small kids, where they go for their vacation - many school camps you can find here. Also, this place would be suitable for those on a budget. The vast beach, clean sea, gently sloping sea bottom and curative mineral water have propelled the swift growth of the village into a competitive tourist destination.
   Kranevo has succeeded an ancient Roman stronghold, known as `Ekrene` or the harbour `Kraneia`. Traces of the Roman fortress, which was exploited during the Middle Ages as well, have been found on the southern plateaus above the village.
Relatively close to Kranevo is the famous Aladzha rock monastery. On the opposite direction are located the town of Balchik with its beautiful palace and Botanic Garden

Location: North-East Bulgaria
Distance to capital city: approx 392 km from Sofia