Balchik is a town on the northern Bulgarian Black Sea coast and a seaside resort. It is located at 42 km northeast of Varna. The town sprawls scenically along hilly terraces descending to the sea.
The Balchik Palace and the adjacent Botanical Garden are the town's most popular landmarks. Currently, three 18-hole golf courses are being developed around town, two designed by Gary Player and one by Ian Woosnam.