Bulgaria
Capital
Sofia
Language
Bulgarian
Currency
Lev
Local time
17:37
Coffee cost
€ 1.1 per cup
Temperature
+18° +18.9°
Quality Yet Affordable Vacation
Have you noticed how travel agencies often highlight Bulgaria as a budget-friendly destination, emphasizing its affordability? There's a common misconception that choosing an economical Bulgarian holiday equates to sacrificing quality. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. A budget-friendly vacation here doesn't mean you'll be relegated to frozen food and cockroach-infested accommodations. Bulgaria offers everything needed for a comfortable stay: beautiful hotels, sunny beaches, modern restaurants, excellent service, and a vast choice of entertainment options.
Furthermore, for middle-aged tourists from Eastern Europe, Bulgaria can evoke nostalgic childhood memories. Alongside its contemporary infrastructure, there's a lingering essence of the past in the Bulgarian air, reminiscent of our childhood
A Land of Thousand Opportunities
Active adventures on the peaks of the Balkans, historical tours in the north of the country, golden beaches of the Black Sea… Yes, Bulgaria offers a variety of holiday options to satisfy even the most critical travellers. The choice is yours: bask in the sun, savour delicious cocktails, conquer the Balkan mountain summits, or explore cities along the Danube. What about the prices? They are pleasantly affordable. While Asia might be cheaper, Bulgaria stands out in Europe for the value it offers for the price. You can enjoy a room with a view and a full dinner at a restaurant without significantly denting your family budget.
Black Sea and Golden Sands
The names "Sunny Beach," "Golden Sands," and "Nessebar" are familiar and evoke fond memories for many people in Northeastern Europe. Even those who have never visited Bulgaria conjure images exactly as the names suggest: sunny shores, golden sands, gentle waves, and a cocktail, included in the all-inclusive package.
Those seeking relaxation, have the luxury of staying within the hotel's premises, where they can access a range of amenities including restaurants, massages, and water parks. Yet, venturing out for even a brief visit to the sea is highly advisable. Imagine the comfort of a 25-degree Celsius climate and the water fresh and gentle on the eyes!
Beach vacation
If you ever tire of the lazy vacation, Bulgaria has something to offer to you. This country isn’t just about beautiful weather; it's a land with thousands of years of history. The ancient city of Nessebar, situated on a peninsula, is known for its architecture. Among its ancient ruins, old churches, and quaint wooden houses, you'll immerse yourself in a fairytale-like atmosphere and encounter the histories of the Thracians, Romans, and Greeks simultaneously.
For the Active and Adventurous Tourists
For those who find the guided tours too boring, Bulgaria has much more to offer: from quad biking and rafting in mountain rivers to hiking in scenic natural parks. In the evening, you can indulge in a wine-tasting experience or let loose in one of the beachside nightclubs.
Bulgaria is a place where everyone can find something to their liking without spending all their savings. It’s a country of thousand opportunities, where every day turns into an unforgettable adventure!
Sights of Bulgaria
Description of the resorts
Golden Sands
Near Varna, one of Bulgaria's renowned resorts, indulges your body, worn out from work stress, with wonderfully soft and golden sand. The beach, lined with hotels, also earns top marks as a bathing beach – the blue flag denotes an ecologically pure and safe recreational area, perfect for swimming and play, even for children.
However, hotels, entertainment facilities, and the beach may become mentally exhausting. Fortunately, near Golden Sands, there are at least two attractions that demand movement – the stunning Varna and the enormous nature park.
As twilight sets in, Golden Sands becomes a nightlife hub, rivaling Ibiza. You'll take home cherished vacation memories at a fair price.
Sunny Beach
This is not just a six-kilometer beach, but an immensely vast playground for fun-seekers of all ages. Life in Sunny Beach clearly revolves around the beach, or rather along it, as the area of hotels, restaurants, and shops is stretched along the coast.
Feeling hot while strolling? Dive into the depths and try surfing on the friendly waves of the Black Sea. Participate in extreme sports like wakeboarding and water skiing and feel the adrenaline pulsing through your veins. Bulgaria is one of Europe's oldest inhabited areas, so discoveries like Greek and Roman-era amphorae or even treasure chest.
Everything is here: world-famous DJs, unforgettable concerts, spectacular shows.
Nessebar
The ancient island city turned into a peninsula by a dam is one of the most powerful experiences in all of Bulgaria. Nessebar's history dates back three millennia, making it one of the oldest cities not only in Bulgaria but also in all of Europe.
It is a complete and compact ensemble of unique houses with wooden balconies, countless small churches, galleries, small squares, and ancient ruins.
Put the map in your pocket and just wander along the cobblestones, where Thracians, Romans, Greeks, and many other powerful nations once made their mark. Take a stroll, find that old gentleman who has run the restaurant here all his life, and demand a properly made Shopska salad from him.
St. Vlas
St. Vlas (Sveti Vlas), Bulgaria's own Saint Tropez, is a tranquil resort with a more exclusive feel on the Black Sea coast. With its clean streets, stylishly Mediterranean beach clubs, new magnificent promenade, and marina, St. Vlas doesn't seem Eastern European at all.
Are you mainly a beach lover? Sink your royal paws into the sand at the ultra-clean blue flag beaches and cool off in the crystal-clear sea. For a more enjoyable time, you can settle in with the whole family at one of the white-toned beach clubs and order juices and cocktails while lounging.
Surrounding St. Vlas resort is beautiful mountains, which bring unusually fresh air down to the seaside instead of heat.
St. Constantine and Helena
The oldest resort on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria - whose main attractions are all sorts of natural health boosters, soft sandy beaches, and centuries-old parks.
Here is everything a tired body needs for recovery from everyday life - plenty of comfortable hotels, sports, health, and rehabilitation centers, as well as beautiful marinas. Unlike the milk and champagne baths famously promoted by Madonna and Anu Saagim, the natural warm mineral springs of St. Konstantin & Elena truly have invigorating effects. Allegedly, mineral water baths even make you younger, but hopefully not so much that you can't get into adult nightclubs in the evenings.