'A sublimely special offering in the heart of Sakar region.' The Zaara Estate Hotel and Spa is far from 'just' a hotel. The facility's wine production has been in operation for just a couple of years, and already it is winning fans, both in Bulgaria and abroad. In fact, the Zaara Estate Dogma Syrah 2018, … Continue reading The Zaara Estate Experience
Natural Horse Keeping in Bulgaria
Happy, healthy horses are those which live a life closely resembling that of the wild... According to recent scientific research, the healthiest and happiest horses live in an environment which closely resembles that of their wild ancestors. At Konna Baza Sakar, we have put a lot of thought into how we can do this and … Continue reading Natural Horse Keeping in Bulgaria
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7 Surprisingly Great Things to do in Yambol
The city of Yambol really isn't all about Kabile anymore, in fact, there's everything from paint-balling and vineyard tours, to elegant dining and post-impressionist art - the secret is just knowing where to look! While Yambol might not have the beaches of Burgas, Sofia’s capital status, or even Plovdiv’s hipster scene, it still has … Continue reading 7 Surprisingly Great Things to do in Yambol
Forest-Bathing in Bulgaria
Have you ever noticed how much more relaxed and happy you feel after being out in a natural environment? All around you; the smells, sights, sounds and touch of nature? If you have, then you won’t be surprised to learn, it’s actually ‘a thing.’ Developed in Japan in the 80s, ‘Shinrin-yoku,’ or more commonly known … Continue reading Forest-Bathing in Bulgaria
Castra Rubra Vineyard: The Tour
The village of Kolarovo is located three-kilometres off the battered Topolovgrad to Harmanli main road. Although little more than a blip on the map, the village has somehow become one of Bulgaria's best wine producing areas, to date. The village is home to four vineyards, : Malkata Zvezda, Chateau Kolarovo, and Castra Rubra/Telish , in … Continue reading Castra Rubra Vineyard: The Tour
Sakar Gold: Irish Cob/Tinker Stallion at Stud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdLHoqxfXIU&feature=youtu.be Essential Information: Name: Sakar Gold Breed: Irish Cob/Tinker/Gypsy Vanner Height: 150cm Colour: Piebald/Tobiano Documented: Passported UK/BG Location: Topolovgrad Municipality, Haskovo Region Country of Origin: UK Why Choose Sakar Gold? Sakar Gold was imported from the UK in 2016. He was selected to complement mares in the local area: Village Driving Horses: To add … Continue reading Sakar Gold: Irish Cob/Tinker Stallion at Stud
Freshwater Fishing on the Tundzha River
The Tundzha is Bulgaria's second largest river after the Maritza. It begins in the Stara Planina mountains in central Bulgaria and flows through the towns of Sliven, Yambol, Elhovo to Srem and then onward to Turkey. The river around Srem is prized for its sports fishing and natural beauty, and fishermen congregate in the area … Continue reading Freshwater Fishing on the Tundzha River
Sakar’s Indigenous Sheep: Gone in a Generation?
The Sakar sheep is small, hardy and ideally adapted to life on Sakar's rocky and harsh terrain. Producing meat, milk and fleece in lower quantities than almost all of today's commercial sheep breeds, there's a real fear the breed may face extinction in the next few decades. In an interview with Agro-Journal.com, Sakar sheep breeder, … Continue reading Sakar’s Indigenous Sheep: Gone in a Generation?
The Erkesia Wall: Bulgaria’s Own Game of Thrones
Although George R. R. Martin, creator of the hit-series, 'Game of Thrones,' says he modeled his infamous 'Wall' on Hadrian's wall in the UK, yet, he may well have imagined something even more impressive had he known of Bulgaria's Erkesia Wall. Bigger, longer, more intimidating- the medieval Erkesia wall was constructed during the ninth-century … Continue reading The Erkesia Wall: Bulgaria’s Own Game of Thrones
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