Introducing Bulgaria
To the south of Romania, on the Black Sea lies the unusual but beautifully mountainous country of Bulgaria. It is often missed in the top destinations for holidays, somewhat sadly so as it boasts a gloriously rich culture, stunning scenery and an old-fashioned air of mystery, friendship and hospitality. There are six stunning mountain ranges in Bulgaria which make the scenery breathtaking in so many different ways from rolling hills to craggy, snow-topped peaks, The most popular being the Balkan range, which provides some of the best hiking and climbing in Europe.
Holidays in Bulgaria
The country offers many different style of holidays to all types of tourist, including the ever-popular
Black Sea Coast, with resorts such as
Varna, with it's unique blend of antique history and seaside splendour. Although Bulgaria is well known for it's coastal beach holidays there is also plenty to do inland with wonderful opportunities in the small villages such as,
Bansko or even skiing holidays in
Borovets.
Getting to Bulgaria
Many choose Bulgaria as a popular destination for holidays because it is a mysterious country that isn't a great distance away, making it a very appealing destination for family holidays, with a temperate climate and stress-free travel. There are four international airports in Bulgaria, three of which are near very popular destinations for holidays, including Burgas, Sofia and Varna. Flights usually last between three and four hours and are serviced by many airlines including British Airways.
Popular Bulgarian holiday activities
Sofia is particularly popular for its great number of architectural monuments and fascinating museums focusing on Bulgaria's stunning geographical and social history. For those that are more adventurous it is a very popular option to hire a car and explore the lesser known parts of Bulgaria on their holidays, where local people welcome visitors into their communities with their distinctive traditions, crafts and cuisine. The country is filled with activity centres for outdoor sporting holidays, particularly popular with visitors from the UK who wish to partake in extreme sports in an inspiring setting. Bulgaria has so much to offer all types of visit with varied holidays from one region to another but one thing that all visitors can be assured of is the friendly atmospheres and extremely warm welcomes that greet all those who travel here on their holidays.
