Bulgaria

A small and rocky, but unbelievably picturesque and hospitable Bulgaria is situated in the south-eastern part of European continent. This charming country is washed by the Black sea on the east and bounds Greece and Turkey on the south; Montenegro, Serbia and Macedonia on the west and Romania on the north. Despite it doesn’t have as big flow of tourists as its neighbors, it is still considered to be one of the most attractive touristic destinations. Every tourist who visits Bulgaria is offered the warmest welcome and a lot of fascinating tourist attractions to see.

Landscape:

Magnificent resorts by the sea are not the only thing Bulgaria can boast of. The character of Bulgaria is represented in its 6 thrilling rocky areas which include high snowbound peaks, little grassy hills and valleys with fragrant flowers, old forests and thermal fountains. The Valley of Roses located right in the center of the country gave Bulgaria its second name – the Country of Roses.

Picturesque Rila and Pirin massifs are the most favorable resorts excellent for winter sports. Rila Monastery and Pirin National Park are included in the List of World Heritage (UNESCO). The Balkan mountain range that overpasses Bulgaria also offers a lot of opportunities for tourism. Vitosha, Bansko, Uzana, Borovetz, Pamporovo, Chepelare are the most popular winter resorts of Bulgaria.

Not only the landscape of Bulgaria is so varied – the life and temper of Bulgarians can impress every tourist who wants to discover unique traditions and customs of this country.

Popular Tourist Destinations:

Being located on the crossroads of Europe Bulgaria has a long history and rich culture which have been forming during 13 centuries. Nowadays their reflections can be seen in numerous monuments of different cities, towns and villages in Bulgaria.

The capital of the country – Sofia – which lies at the roots of the mount Vitosha is famous for its magnificent architecture and numerous museums. The beauty of gardens, parks, boulevards and beach paths tourists can admire in cosmopolitan Varna. Everybody must visit one of the greatest cities in Bulgaria – Veliko Tarnovo which was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom and was also known as the “Second Constantinople”. Every summer grandiose musical shows take place right here.

Continuing the list of popular tourist destinations of Bulgaria it’s necessary to mention the most popular summer resorts such as Golden Sands, Riviera, Balchik, Sunny Beach, Nessebar, Albena, Varna etc. Nature-lovers would definitely like the idea to visit Ethnographic museum Etara, Madzharovo, Shiroka Laka, Arbanasi, Bozhentsi, Zheravna and other popular destinations for rural tourism. There are also a lot of monasteries in Bulgaria: Bachkovo Monastery, Pomorie Monastery, Sokolsky Monastery, Troyan Monastery, Rila Monastery, Drianovo Monastery, Rozhen Monastery and The Assumption Monastery in Kardzhali town. They all represent a unique treasure – the wonderful architectural heritage of Bulgaria.

On the whole, such kinds of tourism as recreational, cultural, rural, historical, business, spa and balneotourism as well as sport, hunting and ecotourism are well developed in Bulgaria.

Tours:

When it comes to choosing the tour to Bulgaria, a lot of tourists get interested in bus tours as they are the cheapest. It can be said that buying a bus tour is a good variant for tourists from neighboring countries as they won’t get too tired sitting in the bus during the tour. But visitors from other continents can’t order bus tours, so they have to choose between getting in Bulgaria by air or by train. The former option costs more, but it’s main advantages are high speed and timesaving. The latter variant will take much more time but it can save your money.

Accommodation:

Moving to the question of accommodation it can be noted, that modern Bulgaria has a lot of different hotels which satisfy any demands and any budget. There are luxurious hotels with spa and golf courts, hotels of average class and budget variants. A lot of hotels are situated on the shore, so tourists can admire the charming view of the see. Hotels located in winter resorts let the tourists admire the majesty of mountains, and city hotels are often located near the piece de resistance, shopping and entertainment centers, which is very convenient for foreign guests.

As it was mentioned earlier, Bulgaria is extremely hospitable country; it welcomes tourists of all ages and different social statuses. There are a lot of summer children camps and youth resorts. Bulgaria has hundreds of excellent offers for family tourism, and of course, there are resorts that have all facilities for organizing and holding international meetings and summits.

Conclusion:

All in all, it is possible to conclude that Bulgaria is a country where tourists are free to spend holidays all year round. Bulgaria is a place, which has something to charm everybody. Moreover, the holidays spent in Bulgaria represent an ideal quality-price-ratio. This European country is a wonderful place, where everyone can feel at home.