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Byala
Byala is a town in Northeastern Bulgaria. It is located in Varna district and is close to the Black Sea shore. The Byala municipality consists of the town of Byala and the villages Popovich, Dyulino, Gospodinovo, Goritza and Samotino. In is situated 50km south of Varna and 70km north of Burgas in a semi-mountainous region of coastal Bulgaria.
The first known settlement here, near cape Saint Athanassius (Sveti Atanas) just south of town, is dated back to the 6th century BC. Its Greek name was Aspros (White); later, the Roman road service station Templum Jovis (Temple of Jupiter) was erected, with a fortress nearby. The region became part of the First Bulgarian Empire in 681 AD; the Bulgarian fortress of Vicha stood later on cape Beli Nos (Cape White) north of town. In the Ottoman period (from the late 14th century through 1878), a village known as Akdere (White Canyon) exsited at the town's present location; it was later renamed Byala. A customs office between the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia was temporarily established at the village. It was declared a town on 5 September 1984.
Byala's economy is based mostly on tourism and agriculture, including viticulture. There are several hotels, camping areas and beaches. There are attempts to develop "village tourism", a new concept that is believed to be interesting to foreigners.
Nature landmarks outside Byala inslude Karadere, one of Bulgaria's last remaining wild beaches with pristine dunes and freshwater wetlands, and the White Cliffs displaying a classic K-T boundary exposure; there is a demonstration centre.The town is underdeveloped if compared to other tourist areas. The local government supports a few environmental and tourism projects. Byala's port is currently under reconstruction and is planned to become a yacht marina. There has been much new residential building undertaken between 2003 and 2006 due to perceived higher interest from foreign investors and tourists.
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The town of Byala, a holiday hotspot on the Black Sea coast, can be easily reached from both Varna and Bourgas airports. Between the two major cities can be found the favorite for all tourists bays with shallow waters and real dream beaches.
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