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Geshanovo is a village in North-east Bulgaria, part of Dobrich municipality, Dobrich region. It is located 26 km north-west to the town of Dobrich, 79 km north-west to the city of Varna, 70 km south-east to the town of Balchik and the sea-coast and 3.7 km to Varna-Dobrich-Silistra main road.
The village is located near the bed of the already dried off Suha Reka River. Being snuggled between beautiful hills it differs most of the Dobrudja villages. The climate is temperate-continental and is characterised by a hot summer, a sunny autumn, a cold winter with plenty of snowfalls and a cool spring. The population numbers to approximately 160 people. Altitude - 260 m.
The village was established by two clans which have returned from Russia after the Liberation of Bulgaria. It is set on the crossing of the ancient roads of Via Pontica and Via Militaris. In the past the name of the village used to be Konak Kuyusu, since during the Turkish Domination there used to be a "konak" /which means "police station" in Turkish/. Currently, the village is named after lieutenant Geshanov, a royal officer who gave his life while fighting for the village during WWI.
The people in Geshanovo are very hospitable, hard-working and helpful. A legend has it that in the past the people from the nearby village of Enevo were put in a very difficult situation - the winter was severe and there was not enough food. In order to survive they went to look for help in the nearby villages. Only the people of Geshanovo helped them and provided shelter and food to their neighbours until the spring arrived.
In the village there are grocery shops, a cafe, a post-office. Regular bus transportation connects the village to the town of Dobrich and the nearby villages. The Varna-Dobrich-Silistra road which has been fully repaired and is in an excellent condition lies 3.7 km to the village. The nearest school and doctor's office are located in the village of Karapelit, some 4 km to Geshanovo.
There are various kinds of herbs in the area. In the summer the air in the village is sweet with camomile and common balm. Large fields of sumac are to be found in the area, as well. In the village there are three spring water fountains known among the locals as the Sweet, the Bitter and Akardja. A small dam-lake lies near Geshanovo.
The land is very fertile and is being cultivated by an agricultural co-operation. Wheat and sunflower are the most common cultures grown in the area. The locals are also engaged in poultry and stock-breeding for their own needs.
The proximity to Varna-Dobrich-Silistra road, the tranquillity and peacefulness in combination with beautiful nature provide excellent conditions for the development of rural and eco-tourism. There are good prospects for the farming, herbs gathering and development of eco-productions.
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