The area was first occupied in the 5th century B.C. and was known as Kmuni or Krounoi, due to its many karst springs. There were a few other names of the town before it became Balchik. But finally after the Balkan War (1913), Balchik ended up as a town in Romania and the Romanian Queen Maria built a summer palace at the site. A botanical garden, a chapel and a villa were also built there in honor of the beauty of the location. These days, that beauty can be appreciated by those who visit the vacation rentals in Bulgaria. The town became a well-known resort thanks to the Queen and in 1940 it was again declared a Bulgarian town. Today, many people follow in the Queens footsteps and spend their summers at the beautiful Balchik Bulgaria holiday rentals.
Another reason the vacation rentals in Bulgaria are so popular is because it is believed the water in the area provides natural healing and protection from diseases. Balchik, Bulgaria offers a wide range of natural healing and protective factors which have been known to be applied to diseases of: kidney-urological, digestive and metabolic-endocrine systems and some other illnesses.

There are a large variety of vacation rentals in Bulgaria to choose from. Guests in the area can have these world famous mineral treatments done in a number of locations all around the Balchik Bulgaria holiday rentals. While swimming in a pool or enjoying the beach, do not be surprised to see someone receiving the treatment right in front of you.
Though this mineral water is a huge draw to the area, many come for the same reasons visitors go to any beach, to relax in the sun and enjoy the weather. The beaches are picturesque, the food and drinks are wonderful, and any water sport you can think of is right there waiting for you.