site.btaJuly 24, 1962: Ropotamo Nature Reserve Declared National Park

On July 24, 1962, the Ropotamo nature reserve was declared a national park. On January 13, 1940, the then Ministry of Agriculture and State Property declared the area around the Ropotamo River a nature reserve with a total area of 846.9 hectares.

The Ropotamo National Park is home to rare plant and animal species typical of wetland ecosystems, including the sand lily. The area includes a riparian forest near the mouth of the Ropotamo River, where the warm climate and abundant moisture create conditions for rich vegetation. The rock formations in the Ropotamo River region are also notable. The Via Pontica migratory bird route passes through this area.

In 1992, the Ministry of Environment re-established the reserve statute of the Ropotamo National Park with the aim of preserving the habitats of numerous rare and endangered species. Its territory was expanded to 1,000.7 hectares. Its status was changed to a nature reserve.

In 1993, the Ropotamo Reserve was declared a site of international and national importance for the conservation of biodiversity, as well as for science and culture.

Within the reserve, there are several natural features: the Ropotamo River liman (lagoon), rare riparian forests (uncommon at this geographic latitude), various rock formations, marshes, and swamps.

Several smaller reserves are also located within the Ropotamo territory: the Arkutino Reserve and its surrounding riparian forest, Snake Island Reserve, located near the seashore, Water Lilies Reserve, known for its stunning aquatic lilies, and Sea Wormwood Reserve, which protects a 140-decare site of sea wormwood.