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Granichar is a village in North East Bulgaria, part of Shabla municipality, Dobrich region. It is located 4 km to the west from Durankulak, 6 km to the south-west from Durankulak checkpoint, 23 km to the north-west from the town of Shabla, 92 km to the north-west from the town of Dobrich, 104 km away from the city of Varna and 8 km away from the sea-coast.
The climate is temperate-continental, significantly influenced by the proximity of the Black Sea. The winter is mild, yet windy, the spring is sunny and cool, the summer is warm and the autumn - rainy. The relief is flat. The population numbers to approximately 140 people. The population comprises people of various ethnic groups are living in harmony and understanding. The former name of the village used to be Akandiy and according to official documents it exists since 1573. Altitude - 35 m.
In Granichar there are two food shops, a small pub and a community center. The village is supplied with water and electricity on a regular basis. Coverage of all mobile operators is available, as well as a digital telephone exchange. The roads are in a good condition. Regular public transportation connects the village to the municipal center of Shabla and the nearby villages. Granichar is a quiet and peaceful village, surrounded by beautiful nature. The proximity to Durankulak, the Durankulak Lake and the sea-coast offers countless opportunities for picnic, sunbathing, fishing, hiking or sightseeing.
A private agricultural co-operation is engaged into the cultivation of the fertile lands on the territory of the village providing occupation for the younger inhabitants. Part of the population is engaged into fishing and vegetable-making. During the summer the village comes back to life as foreigners from Germany Czech Republic, England etc arrive to stay at the properties they have purchased there. A great number of Bulgarians also arrive to spent their summer vacation in Granichar.
Due to its favourable location the village provides excellent conditions for the development of cultural, fishing, rural and eco-tourism.
Sources: www.wikipedia.org, www.shabla.info
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