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Obrochishte is a village in north-eastern Bulgaria, part of Balchik municipality, Dobrich region. It is located 33 km away from the town of Dobrich, 31 km away from the city of Varna, 5 km away from Albena resort and 13 km away from Golden Sands resort.
The village is situated on the bottom of a former deep bay, which now forms the picturesque valley of Batova river. Its coast-line was outlined by the rocky ridge on which nowadays is set the village of Lyahovo.
The population numbers to 2500 people. Altitude - 135 m. The relief is hilly and the climate is temperate-continental, influenced by the proximity of the Black Sea - the winter is mild, and the summer is cool.
The former name of Obrochishte (by 1942) used to be Tekke, which in Turkish means a Muslim's ritual home with rooms where dervish-priests are praying. The word "obrochishte" means a religious sanctuary where vows are being given and rites are being carried out.
In the village there is a school, which is attended by children from the nearby towns and villages, a community center, a kindergarten, a post-office, a mayor's office, an Orthodox church built in 1880, a stadium, many shops, doctor's and dentists' offices, a pharmacy. Near the village there is a mine where manganese is being derived. Short distance away from the village there is a dam-lake stocked with fish which provides excellent conditions for fishing lovers.
The local people are occupied predominantly in farming and stock-breeding. Cultural and rural tourism are being developed in the village. A great number of the people are commuting to the Black Sea resorts of Albena and Golden Sands.
Sources: www.bgvakancia.com, www.wikipedia.org
Pictures: Mirela