Travel Guides

If you have booked your tickets to Bulgaria, booked your hotel rooms and your transportation – well, there’s not much else to do. But of course you must figure out activities, and you’ll be pleased to know that Bulgaria offers you many varied things to do and places to see!

For instance, Bulgaria is revered for its many mineral water spas. You can head to any of these for relaxation. In fact, the curative properties of these waters have been known and used for a long, long time – and you would be surprised to know that in ancient times, mineral complexes were built around the mineral springs, and today, there are many good hotels with inbuilt spas – especially many near the Black Sea coast.

If you are a sporty person, then Bulgaria offers a lot in terms of sports too. If you are a mountain bike enthusiast, then you can head to the Rhodopi Mountains for some really excellent trails. If you want a nice family activity, then you can cycle along the Black Sea coast – you’re sure to have some great fun! If you want to do some organized mountaineering and climbing, then tours are available in the areas of Veliko Tarnovo, Vratsa, Trojan, Maliovitza, Roussenski Lom, etc. If you are an expert climber, you could head to the steep rocks of Rile, Pirin, and Stara Planina – as these are highly popular, plus there are many caves and rock formations with ancient cave paintings that are definitely worth checking out.

Hiking is a must in Bulgaria – Bulgaria, in fact, has a 35,000 km way marked path – and you can easily arrange for a one-week trip through the wild mountains. You can get your own personal guide as well as accommodation in guest houses, camps, or mountain chalets – depending on your preference. You can also do some skiing – Quaint Bansko is the most prominent ski area – its set at the foot of the Pirin Mountains. You can also try Pamporovo – which is in the Rhodopi range it’s the southernmost ski resort of Europe. Of course, the oldest and most large mountain resort in Bulgaria is the Rila Mountains.

Bulgaria has many national parks too, where you can reconnect with Nature. Try the ancient Bailusheva pine forests and the limestone rocks in Pirin National Park – you should also check out the seven lakes and the 10th century monastery in Rila National Park. Don’t forget to look at the Raiskoto Praskalo Waterfall, which is incidentally supposed to be the highest in the Balkan Peninsula. We also recommend doing some horse-riding, a sport which was always popular in Bulgaria. You can go horse-riding along the Balkan, Stara Planina, and Rila mountains, or along the Danube valley, or even in the Valley of Roses.

Try not to miss out on the traditional music festivals in Bulgaria – this is all a very important part of Bulgarian rural life. For instance, you can try to make it to Bulgaria in time for the Pirin Pee festival – which has the well-known Pirin Folk Ensemble – a Blagoevgrad-based musical group.