Bolata is a small, dramatic cove tucked into the cliffs about 3 km north of Cape Kaliakra. A narrow river runs down a steep ravine to a crescent of sand at the head of the bay — protected as a nature reserve for both its archaeological remains and its rare seabird colonies.
The walk down from the parking area takes 10 minutes. The water is sheltered and good for a swim, with the cliffs framing the bay on both sides. It is busy in July and August with day-trippers from Albena; outside the season it is one of the quietest spots on the Black Sea coast.