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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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Nessebar offers free guided tour along the "Spiritual Path" cultural-tourist route

The Ancient Nessebar Museum and the Municipality of Nessebar are offering tourists a free guided panoramic tour along the "Spiritual Path" to mark the World Heritage Cities Solidarity Day. Participants in the tour, which will start from the..

published on 9/8/24 7:55 AM

Mystery shrouds the rock phenomenon of the Stone Forest near Varna

They delight the eye, grant wishes and heal. Thousands of rock pillars, large and small, resembling people, plants or strange animals, are scattered over a vast area of 50 square kilometres near the port city of Varna. Their origin is still not fully..

published on 9/5/24 9:47 AM

Travel slowly, rest actively, or how rural tourism in Bulgaria enters a new phase

Old Bulgarian villages with cozy guest houses, silence, walks in nature and delicious homemade food. Rural tourism is becoming a preferred form of recreation, especially among families and young people who choose an eco-friendly lifestyle and want to..

published on 8/27/24 9:54 AM

When the palate travels back in time – gastro tours are growing more and more popular with the young

They say that if you want to get to know a place you have to see it with your eyes but also taste it with your palate. Every village in Bulgaria, every town has its own flavour and aroma. One of the ways to get to know them are the gastro routes which..

updated on 8/16/24 10:10 AM

Chief assistant professor Radoslav Yordanov: The best way to get to know the Danube is to "dive" into it

Summer can be unforgettable not only with a holiday by the sea, but also with a walk to the wild beaches of the Danube. Each of the towns along the banks of the great river has its own place where one can spread an umbrella and step..

published on 8/14/24 2:35 PM

The free tours of Open Vratsa reveal the beauties of Vratsa and the Vratsa Balkan

From this summer, visitors to Vratsa can explore the mountain town through completely free guided tours modelled on similar tours offered in major European cities. The idea is to help a first-time visitor to the northwestern town acquire a general idea of..

published on 8/12/24 4:05 AM
Rumen Draganov

Increase in tourism in Bulgaria expected, the upsurge is in urban cultural tourism

We expect more than 13 million tourists to come to Bulgaria in 2024, and an increase of 5-7%, said the director of the Institute for Analysis and Assessment in Tourism Rumen Draganov in an interview with Radio Burgas, BNR. The expert believes..

published on 8/6/24 10:49 AM

Guest houses like ethnographic museums – taking a break in an authentic rustic atmosphere on the banks of the Danube

Off the beaten track there are villages on the River Danube that are a magnet for people in search of solitude and adventure close to nature. They can opt for villages like Srebarna, Gigen, Vetren, Novo Selo on the banks of the river, where life is..

updated on 7/29/24 1:30 PM

The Independent: Sunny Beach offers more for less than Marmaris

Sunny Beach has overtaken the Turkish resort of Marmaris as the most affordable destination for family vacations. A study published by The Independent compared the prices of 10 essential items, including food, drinks and sunscreen..

published on 7/24/24 4:04 PM

Top 7 of the most beautiful and mysterious caves in Bulgaria

Bulgaria is dotted with over 5,000 caves, each one having its own history, captivating beauty and mysteries. Some of these true underground treasures welcome tourists. Here are some of the most mysterious and mesmerizing caves to visit during the..

published on 7/17/24 11:12 AM