Krapets is located 10 km north of Shabla and 90 km from Varna, near the end of the international road E87 that’s crossing the Bulgarian Black Sea cast. The village has a coastal location and one of the few remaining places with untouched nature along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. It is surrounded by nature reserves, lakes, fields and vegetable crops.
The village still manages to keep its sand dunes, many birds nest. Krapets is a fishing village; the locals are cheerful and welcoming. Their pride is their local specialty - fish soup. The unique "Karapchanski fish soup" is unforgettable. It is prepared from a minimum of 3-4 species of marine or freshwater fish, coughed in the Durankulak lagoon, it is flavored with "salamurika" stump hot mixture of paprika, garlic, salt and spices.
Generally Krapets is a quiet place, except on holidays like May 24 (Day of the Slavic alphabet), when the whole village celebrates.
The history of Krapets begins in ancient times, mainly related to its location. The village is in proximity to Durankulak’s lake, which is well known to be the heart of ancient settlements.
Durankulak is subject of national natural and archaeological importance.
The discoveries that have been made there have brought much new knowledge about the prehistory and early history of the Balkan Peninsula. On the west coast of Durankulak’s lake were found dugouts from the first farmers of Dobrudzha (5100 - 4700g. BC). The lake has two islands. On the Big Island in Durankulak was found a Neolithic Mound (4600 - 4200 BC), which is a cultural monument of national importance. On the southern slope of the island is located a fortified settlement from Late Bronze and early Iron Age (1300 - 1200 BC). 26 m inside the rock massif of the island was found a cave, carved Hellenistic temple of the goddess Cybele (3rd century BC), while on the whole island is located fortified proto-Bulgarian settlement from 9-10th century. Part of it can be seen.
Although small and less visited, the village is still a resort. Besides marine tourism, here is also developing hunting, fishing and ecotourism. Until the early 90s camping Karvuna accommodated several hundred tourists. Today there are two hotels and several holiday villas, cottages and rooms that offer accommodation as well as family houses.
The village has a well-organized transportation to neighboring towns. Traditional Bulgarian cuisine can be tasted in the local restaurants; there are also bars, cafes, bistros and shops. You can also enjoy boat and yacht trips.
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