National Canoe and Kayak Centre, Kardzhali Reservoir

A PLACE TO MAKE CHAMPIONS

The rowing centre at the “Kardzhali” reservoir near the village of Enchets is on a par with the best in Europe and meets all international standards for the sport.

It offers a fully integrated facility – training areas, leisure facilities and a recovery centre.

There is a hotel section with 60 beds, a gym, a sauna, hangars and a restaurant.

The climate in the area allows for year-round training.

The climate is transitional-continental, typical of many central European regions.The average annual temperature is 12.3°C. The average maximum temperature in July is 30.3°C, whilst the absolute maximum was recorded on 5 July 2000 at +45.0°C. The average annual minimum temperature is 6.5°C, whilst the absolute minimum — –31.5 °C – was recorded on the morning of 24 January 1942 during a temperature inversion. The average annual relative humidity is 73 per cent, with the highest recorded in December – 86 per cent – and the lowest in August – 62 per cent. The average annual rainfall is 540 mm, with a maximum in May–June – 69.2 mm – and a minimum in September – 31 mm. Light winds (0–5 m/s) predominate, with winds of up to 1 m/s accounting for up to 95 per cent of the year. Fog is common during the cooler months, with an average of 33 foggy days per year.

Contact details:
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Tel: 0889099150