Golden Sands National Park  Golden Sands  National Parks Related Topics  Nature		Golden Sands National Park Originally opened in 1943 and later considerably extended in 1981, it remains one of the oldest and smallest parks in Bulgaria, just north of the city of Varna. Its geographical location, just 277 m above sea level at its highest point, means that the flora differs here to the other parks, and here you have ample opportunity to see deer, wild boar, hare, red squirrel and various species of eagle; falcon and pheasant. Well worth a visit is the archaeological and historical site of the Aladja Monastery with its still intact wall paintings. This park makes an ideal break for the Black Sea holidaymaker, since it is nearby the peaceful and relaxing resorts of Varna and Golden Sands, from which the park takes its Bulgarian name. The quality of the beaches and sea earned these northern Black Sea resorts the "Blue Flag" award in 1996. Added to this, the region is renowned for its curative waters, and there is a choice of spas in the surrounding districts.

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