Place to visit
Zaldapa, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go
Zaldapa is an archaeological site of a fortified Late Roman city located near Abrit in Bulgaria (Римска крепост Залдапа). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Archaeological site of a fortified Late Roman city located near Abrit in Bulgaria · History
- Local name
- Римска крепост Залдапа
- Where
- Bulgaria
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- VAR Varna, 73 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 43.88325, 27.80949
What it is and where
Zaldapa is an archaeological site of a fortified Late Roman city located near Abrit in Bulgaria (Римска крепост Залдапа). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 43.88325, 27.80949; the nearest main airport is Varna Airport (VAR, Varna), 73 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Bulgaria. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Zaldapa is May to October.
- JanPossible9:04
- FebPossible10:15
- MarPossible11:38
- AprPossible13:13
- MayBest time14:33
- JunBest time15:16
- JulBest time14:58
- AugBest time13:49
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:45
- NovPossible9:24
- DecPossible8:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Bulgaria
To enter Bulgaria there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bulgaria checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR) since 1 January 2026; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Roman TombAncient Roman tomb in Bulgaria50 km
- Medjidi Tabia fortressFortress on the Danube, Bulgaria51 km
- Saint Nicholas ChurchChurch in Balchik, Bulgaria59 km
- Balchik PalaceBuilding in Balchik, Bulgaria60 km
- AquamaniaWith kids61 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bulgaria guide.
More in Bulgaria: History
- Rila Monastery: Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria
- Boyana Church: church in Sofia, Bulgaria
- Madara Rider: early medieval rock relief
- Srebarna Nature Reserve: nature reserve and biosphere reserve in Bulgaria
- Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo: UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ruse Province, Bulgaria
- Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari: tomb in Bulgaria
Every Bulgaria place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Zaldapa?
It is an archaeological site of a fortified Late Roman city located near Abrit in Bulgaria (Римска крепост Залдапа in the local language). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Zaldapa?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 44.
How do you get to Zaldapa?
The nearest main airport is Varna Airport (VAR), 73 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bulgaria is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bulgaria map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Roman Tomb, Medjidi Tabia fortress, Saint Nicholas Church. The rest is in the Bulgaria guide.
Keep reading
- History111 places for history in Bulgaria, from Rila Monastery to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- BulgariaBefore travelling to Bulgaria: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, and since 1 January…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Zaldapa on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.