Dabovik is a village in north-eastern Bulgaria. It is part of Dobrich region, General Toshevo municipality and is located 6 km away from General Toshevo, 18 km away from Dobrich, 60 km away from the city of Varna and 40 km away from the town of Balchik.

general information

The population numbers to 184 people. Altitude - 257 m. The climate is temperate-continental with distinct four seasons - spring, summer, autumn and winter.
The former name of the village used to be Harmanlak, which means "granary" in Turkish. In 1942 the village was name Dabovik meaning "oak" in Bulgarian. It was named after the oak forest growing near the village. It was later on cleared and only 12 century-old trees have remained of it.

infrastructure

The infrastructure in the village is very well-organized - the road to the village is in a very good condition, electricity and water-supply are available. In the community center of Dabovik there is an authentic folklore group, a knitting group and a library. The church in Dabovik was  built in 1953 and has been renovated  in 2009. Four very old and valuable icons are  stored in it. In the village there  is a post-office, a doctor's office,  a pub , a grocery  shop, a park  and regular public transportation to the nearby towns and villages.
The local people are basically engaged into agriculture and stock-breeding. The arable land is being cultivated by tenant farmers. Dabovik is exceptionally attractive for its proximity to the towns General Toshevo and Dobrich and the sea-coast. Some English and Russian families have purchased houses in the village fascinated by the tranquillity, the peacefulness and the beautiful nature.

landmarks and sights

• "Dora Gabe" memorial exposition in the community center in 1995. It comprises photographs and personal belongings of the famous Bulgarian poetess, who was born in Dabovik;
• Dora Gabe memorial in the village's park;

Source: internet
Pictures: Mirela