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Holiday in Bulgaria

Bulgaria is an all year round destination for travel and tourism. In this section, you can find rich information about your unforgettable and emotional vacation in Bulgaria.

We present attractive holiday destinations, urban and rural holidays, mountain hikes, eco routes, places for sports and other outdoor entertainment. We also tell you about unique sites of cultural tourism, customs, folklore fairs, concerts, festivals, etc.

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The secrets of "Kaleto" hill near village of Debnevo

The fortress near the picturesque village of Debnevo in the region of Troyan, dating back to the Late Antiquity, has been studied for years. Archaeologists have unearthed fortress walls, residential, well-preserved production facilities and farm..

published on 12/5/20 5:35 AM

Karlovo Mineral Baths – a healthy holiday in Bulgaria’s Sredna Gora Mountain

A l uxury spa hotel in the resort town of Banya, better known as Karlovo Mineral Baths, is among the finalists for the Balkan Oscars 2020 . This year the prestigious Balkan Awards of Tourism Industry 2020 will be presented on December 4 th..

published on 11/29/20 7:00 AM

Bulgarian ski resorts are safe and will not close

The Bulgarian ski resorts of Borovets, Bansko and Pamporovo are safe after making serious investments to comply with anti-epidemic measures and ensure the safety of their guests.  That is how the Ministry of Tourism responded to the calls of German..

published on 11/26/20 7:19 PM

Flamenco star David Perez to open Varna's European Music Festival

Today, the Spanish flamenco star David Perez will open the extraordinary autumn edition of the European Music Festival "Varna 2020" in the Festival and Congress Center in Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Varna.  The flamenco dancer, highly acclaimed in..

published on 10/11/20 6:10 AM

Bulgarian tour guides – with video about 121-year old clock tower in Chuprene

The Ministry of Tourism has started airing promotional videos made jointly with representatives of the Association of Bulgarian Tour Guides. The idea is to popularize lesser known tourist sites and parts of the country. One such..

published on 10/11/20 5:15 AM

Sofia Opera House opens new season with Bulgarian titles and premieres

The new season of the Sofia Opera is dedicated to the 130 th anniversary of the establishment of the first opera company in Bulgaria. The year was 1890, shortly after Bulgaria’s Liberation from five centuries of Ottoman oppression,..

published on 10/8/20 10:35 AM
Thermal camping site Velingrad

Velingrad and Silistar winners of #BestBGcamp2020 ranking

The annual ranking of best camping sites in the country #BestBGcamp2020, organized by Camping.bg, took place for the 6 th consecutive year. The award for favoruite inland camping site went to the new thermal camping site Velingrad , and..

published on 10/6/20 1:13 PM

Ulpia Oescus – stories of rise and destruction

It was once one of the most glamorous cities along the Danube. Today its ruins are scattered over a huge area in the vicinity of the village of Gigen. The imposing columns with capitals, exquisite consoles and marble blocks are piled..

published on 10/4/20 5:30 AM

Festival of Fertility in Kyustendil – beautiful and full of events

Famous for its healing mineral springs and the richness of historical and natural landmarks, Kyustendil is also a center of scientific activity related to fruit growing. It is known that in this region the best Bulgarian cherries, apples, as well..

published on 10/2/20 12:38 PM

Maglizh monastery’s past is cloaked in mystery

One of the most beautiful monasteries in Bulgaria rises in the midst of the Balkan Range, some 2 kms. from the district town of Maglizh, but few people take the time to go off the beaten track and find seclusion far from the human hustle and..

published on 9/27/20 5:20 AM