BULGARIA

Bulgaria officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country located in South eastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, and the Black Sea to the east.

If you are keen on art and culture, Bulgaria is the ideal destination for you. Churches dating back centuries, Greek and Byzantine ruins, lovely mountain villages, the seaside resorts of the Black Sea, museums full of priceless treasures, walks in the fragrant Rose Valley and cities with lovely old houses spread out over cliffs – there’s more to Bulgaria than words can conjure. Sofia, the capital city, has something for everyone. A vibrant nightlife, the best East European architecture, excellent museums and even a ski resort – little wonder that there are hordes of tourists in the city throughout the year.

Tourism Bulgaria is a significant contributor to the country’s economy. In 2008 8.9 million tourists, as outlined by the World Tourism Organization, visited Bulgaria.

Capital: Sofia

Best Time of Visit:

 The best time to visit Bulgaria is between April – October.

Min Days Required: 6 days

Places of Interest: 

  1. Sofia – Sofia Zoo, Saint Sofia Church, Boyana Church, The Iskar Reservoir,The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Russian Church
  2. Burgas – St. Anastasia Island, Lake Mandrensko, Lake Burgas
  3. Lovech – Troyan Monastery, Maarata Waterfall – Krushuna, Devetashka Cave, Geopark Iskar
  4. Ruse- Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo , St Paul of the Cross Cathedral, Monument of Liberty

Climate:

  1. The climate of Bulgaria is temperate, and typically continental. The winters are cold and damp, with the bulk of the year’s precipitation falling in the winter months, mainly in the form of snow. 

Summers tend to be hot and comparatively dry, although the weather is generally somewhat cooler in the mountains than it is in the plains. Spring in April and May are good months as the weather is bracing, albeit a little chilly. In the autumn season September – October, again the climate is good with cool days and evenings getting chilly.

Currency: Bulgarian Lev

Things to carry:

  1. Almost anything you’re likely to need- such as cosmetics, medicines, toiletries or camera film- is easily available in Bulgaria, though they may not be the brands popular.
  2. If you’re on medication and need some special medicine, get it along with you, in its original packaging, and with your doctor’s prescription, to avoid any problems.
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As far as clothing is concerned, remember that whereas most of Bulgaria gets pretty warm – and even hot – during the summer months, winter can be pretty severe, with heavy snow and temperatures dipping well below freezing -pack lots of woollen

How to get there:

Air:

  1. There are four international airports: Sofia, Varna, Bourgas, and Plovdiv. There is a lot of charter and last-minute flight offers to Varna or Bourgas leaving from Western Europe (especially Germany and Great Britain).