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Back to night skiing on Vitosha

As of 26 January, night skiing on Vitosha Mountain has officially resumed, as announced by the joint-stock company managing the ski slopes. Night skiing will take place from Wednesday to Saturday. This winter, the prices of the passes remain unchanged:..

published on 1/27/24 6:45 AM

Meeting your soulmate in the mountains or what is "hiking for singles"

"She is a mountain guide and he is a psychologist. Four years ago, Tsvetelina Zidarova and Viktor Zidarov decided to combine their professions for the benefit of lonely souls. As a psychologist, Tsvetelina works with clients who have difficulty..

published on 1/26/24 12:44 PM
Bulgaria’s Minister of Tourism Zaritsa Dinkova (L)

Bulgaria participates at FITUR 2024 Tourism Fair in Madrid

Rose oil, wines, unforgettable spa and wellness experience and centuries of history. This is how 17 Bulgarian companies and municipalities participating at one of the world's largest tourism exhibitions, FITUR 2024, presented the country. FITUR 2024..

published on 1/25/24 10:59 AM

Breaking travel news: Bulgarians flock to Italy for short flights

In an update on travel trends for 2023, Italy has emerged as the top choice for Bulgarians looking for short flights for a quick holiday. According to travel organisation platform eSky.bg, as reported by 'Dnevnik', a staggering 44 per cent of..

published on 1/23/24 4:29 PM

Good prospects for the Bulgarian ski season... as long as the snow holds!

The Bulgarian ski season is shaping up to be a success, workers in the industry are unanimous. The snowy winter, at least for now, gives reason for optimism, as does the number of bookings in Bulgarian resorts. In practice, the two military conflicts -..

published on 1/17/24 1:45 PM

Wineries along Struma Valley to hold open doors days in mid-February

In 2024, wine cellars along the Struma River will open their doors to visitors  on February 17 and 18 after the day of vine growers and winemakers , BTA reported.  Each cellar will be open to the public and will offer a free wine tasting and..

published on 1/16/24 11:25 AM
Bulgaria' Minister of Tourism Zaritsa Dinkova

Bulgaria's tourism exceeded the pre-pandemic levels

Bulgaria’s entry in Schengen by air and sea will make travel easier for tourists, the country’s Minister of Tourism Zaritza Dinkova said for bTV. ''We have registered growth in the summer tourist season. Our focus is on Central European markets- for..

published on 1/15/24 9:51 AM

Sofia ranked the third best city break in Europe for 2024

Sofia is one of the best European cities for weekend trips in 2024, the press office of the capital's airport said.  The city ranks third after London and Prague, according to the Slot.Day website, which analysed data and ratings from..

published on 1/13/24 11:12 AM

Borovets to open ski slopes for evening skiing

From today, winter sports lovers will be able to practice night skiing in Bulgaria's Borovets resort in Rila Mountain. At their disposal will be ten lighted tracks of different levels of difficulty – green, red, black, a sledding area with a total..

published on 1/12/24 5:10 AM

European tour operators to promote the beauties of Bulgaria

Bulgaria’s Ministry of Tourism and the European Travel Agents' and Tour Operators' Association (ECTAA) will sign today in Sofia an agreement for joint cooperation. Through the agreement, ECTAA is committed to cooperate in promoting Bulgaria as a..

published on 1/9/24 5:05 AM