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Shumen Fortress

The city of Shumen where Bulgaria begins

"This is where Bulgaria begins - five fingers in an iron fist. Bound by ancient tradition, hardened in march and toil!" This is how the hymn of the city of Shumen starts, recalling of the foundation of the Bulgarian state..

published on 4/18/23 2:45 PM

Biserna, the most beautiful cave in Northeastern Bulgaria opens to tourists

Biserna Cave (Cave Pearl) near Shumen is now open to tourists. The natural landmark can now be seen twice a year – in spring and in autumn for a period of around two months, before the onset of bat hibernation season. The restrictions are in place..

published on 4/16/23 7:30 AM

NSI has reported rise in number of tourists in February

The National Statistical Institute has reported that February marked a significant rise in the number of tourists, there were more overnight stays, mostly in hotels of a higher category and a significant increase in incomes...

published on 4/11/23 1:44 PM

Balchik and Varna welcome Easter holidays with colorful carpets of blooming tulips

This spring, the Botanical Garden in the Bulgarian town of Balchik on the Black Sea coast will bring pleasant emotions to its guests with the so-called "Tulip Parade." This is the period of blooming of different varieties of..

published on 4/10/23 1:45 PM

The ski season continues after the fresh snowfall

The ski season continues after the fresh snowfall in the mountains. Bulgaria's winter resorts have announced that the ski runs and lifts are open and are expecting tourists for Easter. Pamporovo resort reduced the prices of lift passes and ski..

published on 4/6/23 11:03 AM
Arda River

High adrenaline along the Arda River in ‎Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountain

The Arda River rises in the vicinity of the village of Gorna Arda, near the Bulgarian border with Greece, and winds its way through the beautiful valleys and canyons of the mid-section ofthe majestic Rhodope Mountains. The views of the hills..

published on 4/4/23 1:09 PM

Destination Dryanovo - an escape from the cliché of mass tourism

Dryanovo is not one of Bulgaria's top popular tourist destinations - much to the delight of off-the-beaten-track travellers looking for authentic experiences away from the crowds and clichés of consumer society. The small town in the Balkan Mountains..

published on 3/31/23 7:10 AM
View of Sofia

Sofia: an increasingly popular destination among foreign tourists

Urban tourist destinations have been recovering very rapidly after the coronavirus pandemic. The municipal department of tourism, Sofia is expecting the number of tourists to reach pre-pandemic levels and even higher numbers. A 61% increase..

published on 3/30/23 7:38 PM

Post-pandemic: Huge interest in exotic destinations and cruises among Bulgarians

Bulgarian tour operators are monitoring a stir in the tourism sector. Bulgarians ‎travel more and more, more and more often abroad and for the purpose of ‎tourism . In the first month of the year, half a million Bulgarians  (504 ‎thousand) travelled..

published on 3/28/23 11:48 AM

Burgas Airport welcomes first tourists for 2023 summer season

The first group of 173 foreign tourists for the 2023 summer season arrived on Bulgaria’s southern Black Sea Coast with a regular flight from Warsaw. Traditionally, they were welcomed with a water salute and an official ceremony at Burgas Airport...

published on 3/26/23 1:53 PM