We love Bulgaria and we want you to love it too. We all seem to know someone who came on a beach holiday to Sunny Beach in the 1970s and still goes on about how awful it was, stuck in a time warp while the rest of the world has moved on. But there's so much more to Bulgaria than the Black Sea beach packages, though these days they also offer a value-for-money burst of sun, sea and sand if that's your thing.
Our Bulgaria guide gives you tips on how to spend a little more time here travelling the country and getting to know the people. Beautiful nature, genuine hospitality, excellent wines, mountains and beaches, mineral spas and a lively folklore tradition are all things Bulgaria can be proud of.
Situated on the Balkan Peninsula, Bulgaria shares its borders with Romania to the North, much of it denoted by the River Danube; Greece and Turkey to the South/South East and former Yugoslav states; Macedonia and Serbia to the West. To the East Bulgaria is flanked by the Black Sea, one of its biggest assets for summer tourism.
Bulgaria's 380 km of coastline offer everything from rugged secluded beaches to fully developed, highly commercialised resorts, such as Golden Sands and Sunny Beach. Add to that Bulgaria's mountain ranges; the Balkans (known locally as Stara Planina) run out centrally across the country; the Rila, Pirin and Rhodope ranges, with their charming mountain/ski resorts and unspoilt national parks, and it is easy to recognise the potential of this country for year round recreation.
In recent years alternative tourism has become the buzzword and many independent travellers head for Bulgaria's mountain villages where locals live the way they have done for centuries, donkeys are the preferred mode of transport and centuries-old traditions are still observed. Up here you can truly relax in the unspoilt nature, far from the hectic pace of city life, and enjoy the local home-grown produce. More than one hapless adventurer has ended up buying a home in Bulgaria after falling in love with the rural idyll.
The Capital of Bulgaria is Sofia. Other major Bulgarian cities are Varna and Bourgas on the Black Sea, Plovdiv, Blagoevgrad and Rousse on the Danube.
If you're planning a holiday in Bulgaria, download your free travel guide to Sofia here and to Veliko Turnovo here.
Latest Bulgaria Comments:
Malkiya Inter
Extremely disappointed by the service. Won't go there again....Sokoni
Hi Carol thanks for the reviews... we now have a large sign in English as well as Bulgarian.. with A Union Jack Flag on the sign and an Indian Flag as well....Art Club Museum
Its a wonderful place to have ur drink and rest and well-decorated with friendly beautiful waitresses with warm smiles....Art Club Museum
The food is fine - good and filling but nothing to get over exited about...this place is much more about the location than the food but it's certainly very acceptable aand there is something for everyone's taste on the larger extensive menu....Sound and Light Show
Absolutely brilliant show - managed a special deal at Yantra Hotel which had view over fortress....International Baptist Church
International Baptist Church no longer meets at Interpred. They now meet each Sunday at 11 AM. Ulitsa Pirin 91 (near Blvd....JJ Murphy's
Great food & beer .Staff is very friendly and good to hang with local's during a good football match ...Art Club Museum
there should be more info. about the food than location....City Pub
best in veliko turnovo...Taj Mahal
Well, I am surprised at Venkatesh.The restaurant serves terrible 'British' style curries. Those who have travelled to India know just how good 'real' Indian food is....Taj Mahal
I am an Indian currently visiting Sofia. The food is very tasty and authentic. I would certainly recommend this restaurant to any one....McCarthy's Irish Pub
definitely not gone overboard in trying to be a fancy Irish bar to attract people, just an orindary old ...Sound and Light Show
You can book the venue for a private party, contact tic@velikoturnovo.info or call +35962 622 148 that ...Sound and Light Show
Next show Friday 8th and Saturday 9th December at 7pm 2012...Predi 10
Fantastic meal, interesting space, friendly and knowledgeable staff and phenomenal value for money. Highly recommended - and ask the owner / staff to suggest dishes, they are different but well worth being a bit adventurous with....