Sparrows in Bulgaria
Sparrows in Bulgaria are decreasing and that is a fact. Compared with 10 years ago, there are 30% fewer. Will this trend continue and is there a possibility that our beloved urban birds will completely disappear from our lives? We hope not! We are proud to join the International Count the Sparrows initiative. On 22nd April we’ll […]
Roe Deer
There is a large family of Roe Deer in our valley. During the winter we see them almost every day, especially when there is snow. During the campsite open season we see them occasionally, but they are timid creatures. So, you are more likely to see them if you go hiking across the fields than […]
Swallows
The campsite has many swallows. They have nests all around the campsite. They are on the Coffee Shop Terrace, around the shower building and they majestically swoop over the swimming pool. Did You Know that Swallows Are Amazing? They can fly up to 200 km in a day. They can eat and sleep whilst flying. […]
Moths in Bulgaria
It is amazing what a huge variety and range of moths are in Bulgaria. Some, such as the Hummingbird Moth and the Emperor Moth are quite unusual. We are lucky enough to see them in large numbers at the campsite. They love the white of our Reception building, so it is a good place to […]
European Tree Frogs
We are lucky to have a lot of European Tree Frogs at the campsite. They are also known as the common tree frog and have a wide-range across much of Europe. They have bright, lime green skin across their body and sticky pads on the toes which can be used to climb trees. These frogs […]
Fireflies
Fireflies are enchanting creatures. To some they are dancing fairies, to others miniature lanterns glowing in the warm night air. To most they are a nostalgic symbol of summer and remind people of warm balmy nights. In Bulgaria we see the first ones in late May and they finish their illuminating display by the end […]
White Storks
In Bulgaria, we love the white stork. It is our favourite bird. We are lucky enough to have many of these magnificent creatures in our village. There are more than a hundred that live close to the lake and there is a big nest at the entrance to Dragizhevo village. The white storks spend the […]
Golden Jackals
Golden Jackals live in our valley. They are very timid and in all the years we have lived here, we have never seen one in person. We are sometimes lucky enough to catch them on our wildlife camera, but they hide away when they see us. The ones in our valley are well-fed and healthy. […]
We saved an injured Golden Oriole
This golden oriole was injured on the Coffee Shop terrace today. But thankfully our Receptionist rescued the bird and cared for it. After a little while the bird recovered and flew off to join it’s friends. The male golden oriole is very obvious by the bright yellow body feathers and the dark wings. The female […]
Camping Veliko Tarnovo
Quality – Nature – Tranquillity
What animals or fauna might you see or hear during your stay? Prepare for a surprise! Jackals, owls, nightjars, bee eaters, deer, polecats, woodpeckers, buzzards, eagles. The list is extensive. If you head up into the hills you might hear a wild boar or even a bear.
Even the insects in Bulgaria are on a giant scale. Crickets repetitively strum the night away creating a peaceful zen vibe to fall asleep to. You feel your soul replenishing as you bliss out on the sounds of nature.
For children it is a great way to feel part of the environment. They can hunt for mini-beasts in the safety of the campsite.
