On the last Sunday of August, Bulgarian tourists celebrate the anniversary of organized tourism in Bulgaria. It started on August 27, 1895 with climbing of Vitosha’s Cherni Vrah (2290m) by over 300 enthusiasts.
Organizer of the hike back then was renowned Bulgarian writer Aleko Konstantinov, who was also a great lover of nature. He was the first to claim that when it came to natural beauties Bulgaria is not behind countries like Switzerland and other favorite destinations for tourists... "On the seventh day go neither to the café, nor the pub..." Aleko once wrote. Many Bulgarians still follow his advice today, especially on the last Sunday in August. For yet another year there is an organized hike to Cherni Vrah and a concert there.
The largest specialized exhibition for camping tourism, water sports and outdoor leisure is returning for the seventh time in a row and at a new location - Sofia Land. To host the event, the former capital amusement park opens its..
The 56 th edition of the traditional Yantra-Danube kayaking trip is due to take place from 30 April until 3 May, 2024, the Bulgarian Tourist Union has announced. A flotilla of dozens of kayakers will set out along the River Yantra, following the..
The surge in travel following the end of the pandemic has led people to seek an alternative to the conventional idea of a holiday. The younger generations in particular are fed up with the standard trips to famous European cities or the conventional..
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