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Holiday in Bulgaria

Bulgaria is an all year round destination for travel and tourism. In this section, you can find rich information about your unforgettable and emotional vacation in Bulgaria.

We present attractive holiday destinations, urban and rural holidays, mountain hikes, eco routes, places for sports and other outdoor entertainment. We also tell you about unique sites of cultural tourism, customs, folklore fairs, concerts, festivals, etc.

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National Geographic to present Bulgaria in inspirational videos

Within the framework of Bulgaria’s participation in the world travel expo World Travel Market in London, Bulgaria’s Ministry of Tourism and National Geographic announced a joint publicity campaign aimed at presenting the country as an attractive..

published on 11/5/24 6:22 PM

Beautiful Kovachevitsa, the village that never changes

With its stone-roof old houses, steep alleyways winding up into the mountain, and stone fences, Kovachevitsa stands out as one of the most delightful romantic villages in the country, a breathtaking corner in the Rhodopes that seems untouched by..

updated on 10/30/24 1:28 PM

Adrenaline, beautiful views and history - rock climbing in the Rusenski Lom river valley

The rock formations overhanging the Rusenski Lom River and its tributaries Beli Lom, Cherni Lom and Mali Lom are a magnet for nature lovers and adrenaline seekers. The whole area is known as Polomie or "Mountain under the Plain"...

published on 10/9/24 2:37 PM

Veliko Tarnovo could come up against overtourism in the future, Tourism Minister Evtim Miloshev says

Caretaker Minister of Tourism Evtim Miloshev opened the 19 th International Exposition “Cultural Tourism” in Veliko Tarnovo, with the participation of 10 countries as well as 30 Bulgarian municipalities. In his address, Minister Miloshev..

published on 10/9/24 9:59 AM

Bachkovo Monastery: historical and spiritual treasury of Bulgaria

The Bachkovo Monastery is one of the most significant spiritual centers of Bulgaria. Founded in 1083 by Gregory Bakuriani, a Byzantine general of Georgian origin, this monastery preserves the Bulgarian Orthodox traditions combined..

published on 10/8/24 12:18 PM

Tourist industry says summer season was successful, expects more tourists in winter

The number of tourists will go up by 20-25% during the coming winter season, tour operators believe. However, they say that the people intending to come to Bulgaria’s resorts are waiting to see a more stable weather forecast due to climate change...

published on 10/5/24 1:02 PM

Sofia for beginners – free Saturday sightseeing tour bringing out the spirit of Bulgaria’s capital city

“Sofia for beginners in 55 steps” – this is what the sightseeing tour of the Bulgarian capital, organized by the Visit Sofia municipal enterprise is called. The walking tour, which is free of charge, is 1 hour 45 minutes long, it is suitable for..

published on 10/5/24 7:00 AM

Chairski lakes are nature’s “superhero”

Chairski lakes are a protected area in the Western Rhodopes, known for their naturally formed landslide lakes. They are covered in a thick carpet of peat, surrounded by green meadows and centuries-old spruce forests. The lakes are located 19..

updated on 10/3/24 12:55 PM
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Bulgaria has the fifth highest growth in overnight stays in the EU, according to Eurostat

Bulgaria is among the top 5 countries in the EU in terms of growth in the number of nights spent by visitors in the period Apr-June 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, Eurostat said.  The data show that the country is establishing itself as a..

published on 9/18/24 3:57 PM

Travel bloggers urge us to explore Bulgaria's most magnetic places with an exhibition

"Bulgaria - magnetic and beautiful" - under this title Bulgarian travel bloggers present some of the most photogenic places in this country. The exhibition with unique images taken by the travelers will be opened on September 24 at the entrance of the..

published on 9/18/24 12:40 PM