Villa Philadelphia, Sinemoretz is located in the Strandja National Reserve, which is one of the most important breeding areas in the country for Ciconia nigra, raptors such as Neophron percnopterus, Circaetus gallicus, Aquila pomarina, Aquila chrysaetos, Hieraaetus pennatus and Bubo bubo, and forest species such as Picus canus, Dendrocopos medius and Ficedula semitorquata. The mountain is also a major migratory bottleneck site, where more than 33,000 Ciconia ciconia pass overhead each autumn. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Phalacrocorax pygmeus (common on passage), Pelecanus crispus (common on passage), Crex crex (occurs on passage).

Villa Philadelphia is in the immediate vicinity of two major IBA Protected Landscapes: Veleka, 1,546 ha; and the Veleka Mouth, 1,511 ha; and a short drive to a third: Silistar, 773 ha. There are over a dozen more sites within a 90 kilometer radius of Villa Philadelphia (Atanasovo Lake; Poda Lagoon; Izvorska Mouth; Ropotamo Alepu lake; Maslen Nos; Pyassachni Dyuni; Arkoutino; Chengene Skele Cove; Cape Emine and others.)

Since its conception, Villa Philadelphia has taken a proactive role in the immediate area by working with local BirdLife Representatives and authorities by actively promoting the protection of the area's natural wonders. We work hard by educating the public about the importance of this unique biosphere. Our major tours to Bulgaria are led by BirdLife members whose major purpose is promoting the protection of these vital breeding grounds for resident and migratory species. We focus on the following: (1) Bulgarian Black Sea Coast: From Romania to Turkey (Spring and Autumn); (2) Central Balkan Range (Early Spring Raptor Migrations), (3) Branta Ruficollis' (Winter) as well as (4) Strandja Mountains (Year round)

Located in the Bulgarian Black Sea town of Sinemoretz, Villa Philadelphia is a cozy six-room inn which offers exclusive service in a charming setting and an unparalleled chance to relax away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The guestrooms are elegant and comfortable. Each room comes with a private bathroom, its own deck with panoramic view of the sea (unrivaled in Sinemoretz), and the use of a grassy inner courtyard. Breakfast is included in the price. Arrangements for full board (lunch and/or dinner) can be made in our cafe. The area boasts of several superb beaches, accessible wooded mountains, rivers, nature reserves, and the village of Sinemoretz with restaurants, grocery stores and coffee shops. There are opportunities for swimming, hiking, boat rides on the Veleka River, fishing in the sea or rivers, nature walks, bird-watching, botanical and ethnographic tours. Upon request, Villa Philadelphia will make arrangements for these and other activities.

GuidedBirding.com user recommendation: "Villa Philadelphia has the best setting - close to excellent birding possibilities" Godfrey M., Ireland

Neophron Tours is the tourist company of the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds. We offer a great variety of birding, natural history, wild flowers, butterfly and dragonfly tours. We practice and promote responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and provides support for bird conservation in Bulgaria.

With the presence of about 400 bird species recorded in the country, Bulgaria has indeed something to offer birders during all seasons. Its central location on the Balkan Peninsula, its highly diverse landscape and vegetation, the Mediterranean influence in the southern part of the country, the alpine belt in the high mountains and the numerous riverside and coastal wetlands contribute to the variety of birdlife. Besides, two of the main migratory flyways for migrating birds in Eastern Europe – the Via Pontica and the Via Aristotelis – cross the country. The huge flocks of migrating Pelicans, Storks and raptors, flying right over your head, is an impressive and memorable sight. Traveling through the country in spring one can enjoy the colorful Bee-eaters, Red-backed Shrikes, Golden Orioles, Black-headed Buntings and the Ortolan Buntings nearly at every step.

PANDION-D, a company for eco & hobby tourism, established in 1990 by Mr. Nikolay Diltchev, who is a professional biologist.

A professional ornithologist, experienced in many projects for investigation and avifauna reasearch in Bulgaria!

Keen photographer and conservationist, involved in few projects and NGO activities for nature conservation, wetlands management, habitat restoration etc. Author and co-author of papers and books on ornithology!

We offer a wide range of birdwatching, wildlife viewing and wildlife photography tours in Bulgaria - one of the most fascinating parts of Europe.

With more than 400 species in its bird list, the country is really one of the best European birdwatching destinations. For some species such as Olive-tree and Paddyfield Warblers, Semi-collared Flycatcher, Isabelline and Pied Wheatears, Masked Shrike, Wallcreeper, Rose-colored Starling, Levant Sparrowhawk, Long-legged Buzzard, Rock Partridge as well as for the Red-breasted Goose, White-headed Duck and Pygmy Cormorant during the winter, here you have the best chance to watch them.

The fact that the country provides home for more than 700 brown bears and about 1000 wolves proves that here you can really feel the spirit of wild nature. Our wildlife viewing tours will take you to the natural habitats of the Brown Bear, the Wolf, the Red Deer, the Chamois, the Wild Boar and many other mammals and mountain birds.