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Tourists from Poland are again opting to vacation in Bulgaria

Some 470,000 tourists from Poland are expected in this country this summer. Their numbers are expected to reach 2019 levels, and with last minute bookings, to even exceed them. More than 380,000 Polish tourists came to Bulgaria last year, the..

published on 6/8/23 1:36 PM

Prices of beach umbrellas and sun loungers the same as last summer

“Even though there have been lifeguards and medical services at Bulgaria’s beaches since 1 June, tourists are still few and far between, as are the people who go into the sea. In recent years, beach season has been starting after 15-20 June,” Kiril..

published on 6/8/23 10:56 AM

BIKE/andzhii 2023 bike race coincides with the opening of a new urban park in Apriltsi

The annual mountain biking race is to take place in Apriltsi on 10 June, 2023. The extreme bike race combines biking with getting to know the beauty of the Central Balkan Range . Besides being a challenge physically, the biking adventure will..

published on 6/8/23 7:15 AM

Grab your trekking poles – it's mountain hiking season

Summer is mountain hiking season, when hundreds of trekkers from Bulgaria and abroad pick up their trekking poles to start on their way up the mountains. However, the weather has continued unusually cool, and there is still snow in the upper reaches..

updated on 6/5/23 2:15 PM

Expectations for successful tourist season despite belated summer and rising prices

The tourism industry in Bulgaria expects a better summer season, compared to 2022, as there are prospects of reaching the levels of the pre-pandemic 2019. Revenues of at least 2.3 million euros are expected in the sector . Judging by..

published on 6/1/23 5:30 PM

The fishermen in ‎Bulgaria’s Nikopol on the Danube attract tourists

A motorboat ride on the Danube, watching rare species of birds, visiting ‎uninhabited islands, having a picnic in the wild or simply sunbathing on the ‎beach – Bulgaria’s small town of Nikopol has established itself as a destination ‎for adventure..

published on 5/25/23 2:05 PM

The Sts. Constantine and Helena resort complex turns 115 years old

The Saints Constantine and Helena is the oldest resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.  Located 10 km from the center of Varna, the resort is a winning combination of thermal water, sea, sand and a centuries-old park, recreational facilities,..

published on 5/21/23 7:50 AM

Shumen Plateau and the secret world of orchids

What you will see if you decide to take a walk around Shumen plateau in springtime are rolling lush meadows studded with wild flowers and herbs. The plateau is part of the nature park bearing the same name, and it has more than 250 different plant..

updated on 5/19/23 2:02 PM

A new guidebook for camping in Bulgaria published in Bulgarian, English and German 

The latest edition of Camping Guide Bulgaria 2023 will help tourists with up-to-date information on the opportunities for camping tourism in the country, reports BNR's "Hristo Botev" programme. The guidebook provides information in Bulgarian, English..

published on 5/17/23 3:32 PM

Tourist attraction train starts operating in the city of Ruse

Residents of Ruse and guests of the Danube city can take a ride on the new attraction tourist train. It takes passengers across of the Youth Park. The coaster operates from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on weekdays and from 10:00 AM to 9:00..

published on 5/14/23 9:05 AM