Rowing Base Plovdiv From Drone’s Eye View

The rowing base in Plovdiv is a sports facility designed for rowing. It is located in the Recreation and Culture Park, next to the Plovdiv Stadium and the Plovdiv Zoo. This is the largest rowing base in the Balkans, where the rowing competitions can be held. It is a canal 2.2 km long, 120 m long and 3 m deep. In 2011 a repair worth BGN 1.6 million was carried out. The rowers' hangars, locker rooms and a new grandstand for about 800 spectators have been renovated. On August 7, 2013, a bike lane was opened on both sides of the rowing canal. It is 5 km long. Polymer plastic is used for the horizontal road marking. The sports facility is one of the most modern for rowers. World championships in many types of rowing are held annually. Around the rowing base there is an opportunity to practice many sports such as football, basketball, tennis, swimming, beach volleyball, cycling.