Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Prominent climber presents guide on sports and tourism options in Vitosha Mountain

Photo: Doychin Boyanov

After numerous ascents of the highest mountains on Earth, the Bulgarian alpine climber Doychin Boyanov devoted his time to a closer and more familiar mountain – Vitosha located near Bulgaria’s capital Sofia. Only a few days ago he presented the book "Vitosha - sports and tourist guide", which was realized with the support of the initiative "Sofia - European Capital of Sport".


The book provides basic information about the opportunities for sports and tourism in Vitosha Mountain, the types of routes, techniques, trails. Particular attention is paid to environmental protection, access to sites and the safety of mountaineers.

Vitosha Park – 85 years on and still a favourite getaway

Vitosha Mountain near Sofia becoming more tourist-friendly

"This is not a book to read, but to experience," Doychin Boyanov said at the presentation of the edition and compared the book with his greatest achievements so far.



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Coolness, hiking and impressive views – escape from the heat with a trip to Svoge

When the temperature in Sofia mercilessly approaches 40°C, the air becomes heavy as lead and the streets get deserted, people begin to seek coolness in the mountains. Just about an hour's drive away, northwest of the capital city,..

published on 8/2/25 6:05 AM

"Bulgaria Land" - a walk through the centuries in the heart of Pravets

A new cultural and historical park has opened on the shore of the city lake in Pravets, as it extends on over 14 decares. The "Bulgaria Land" offers a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the Bulgarian heritage, presented on a..

published on 7/27/25 11:05 AM

Unconventional underwater park attracts divers to St. Anastasia island

A spectacular “amusement park” is open to divers 18 metres below the surface of the sea close to St. Anastasia island – an Orthodox chapel rises and opposite the church – a Soviet Chaika car with a chrome grill is parked. Right next to it there is a..

published on 7/26/25 1:30 PM