While working in the South-West of England in nature conservation, I came across the plant Rhododendron ponticum quite often. In England, it is grown in many gardens for its beautiful flowers. Unfortunately, it has the nasty habit of escaping and invading the surrounding native woodlands.
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Fire-dancing deep in the forest
It is the last day of May and we are up early for a special event in Strandja Nature Park. Today the people of Strandja celebrate the day of the Saints Konstantin and Elena. This special event is famous in Bulgaria and beyond, because it involves dancing on hot coals by the Nestinari (the [...]
National day of nature parks
In Bulgaria the 23rd of May is the national day of nature parks. On this day all nature parks in Bulgaria receive some extra attention. In Strandja Nature Park, Bulgaria’s largest and most important protected area, a big spring-clean of the park took place.
Zelenika festival Strandja
Every year in May nature-lovers from all over Bulgaria gather in the Strandja mountains for the Zelenika festival. The festival is timed with the flowering period Strandja Zelenika (Странджанската зеленика) or Rhododendron ponticum.
Driving to Bulgaria from the UK
Driving to Bulgaria by car can be a little bit challenging. Especially if, like we did, you are moving all your belongings at the same time.
Strandja Nature Park
Strandja Nature Park – Bulgaria’s forgotten beauty
Strandja Nature Park is one of the most special areas in Bulgaria. It is a place of extraordinary natural and historical riches. Strandja is tranquil, mysterious, very beautiful, and almost forgotten because of its location in a border zone. But now it is being discovered again, and for good [...]
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When we first came to Bulgaria almost eight years ago, we knew very little about this country. We travelled around and ended up in the Strandja Mountains in the South East of Bulgaria. Hypnotised by Strandja’s beautiful nature, stunning wildlife, and quiet rural villages, we instantly knew that one day we wanted to live here. [...]
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