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On a bicycle in the Rhodopes

It is not enough just to love nature, in order to fully enjoy it. For this purpose it is necessary to possess a certain attitude and motivation in order for one to go in search of wild spots that have preserved their natural beauty and biodiversity. A..

published on 6/18/13 11:16 AM

Svilengrad - life on crossroads

In the beginning of the 16th century ,a unique bridge was built over the Maritza River. The massive stone facility was unlike any other. With its construction a settlement started to emerge nearby and it has been growing throughout the centuries to become..

published on 6/18/13 10:02 AM

Primorsko features underwater Orthodox chapel

The Bulgarian southern Black Sea coast now features an underwater chapel named after the patron of fishermen and seafarers, St. Nicholas the Wonder Worker. The unique site is situated in Primorsko, some 7 m under water, and complies fully with the canon of..

published on 6/12/13 11:06 AM

Belasitsa, the chestnut honey mountain

Those in the know define Belasitsa as still unknown, a trifle lonesome however an open mountain. Well, are there taciturn mountains at all? Until recently it was one of them. True, it is located in Bulgaria’s southwestern edge, but the perception of..

published on 6/4/13 12:22 PM

A valley with a scent of roses, lavender and … millennial history

The Valley of Roses in Central Southern Bulgaria, has for centuries been promoting Bulgaria as a haven of divine beauty. And the attar-yielding rose grown here, the Damascene Rose, a key ingredient in the world’s leading perfumery brands, has become one..

published on 5/30/13 7:51 AM
Apriltsi offers traditional values and modern family hotels!

Spring time in Apriltsi

The Central Balkan Mountain Range is the region in Bulgaria which could be described to the highest extent as a model of development of the mountain tourism. Several settlements lie in this part of the range which crosses from west to east our small..

published on 5/20/13 11:25 AM

Strandzha Range and the ancient Thracians

People say about Strandzha that it is a mountain full of mysteries. Situated on the territory of two countries – Bulgaria and Turkey to the south. The highest peak of the mountain is Mahiada on Turkish territory (1031 m). The highest peak on Bulgarian..

published on 5/9/13 11:34 AM

Balneotherapy and Spa are the new hopes for development of Bulgarian tourism

Hot sun, crowded beaches, concrete jungle of hotels, casinos, bars… That is what a number of people imagine when they hear about vacation in Bulgaria. However, except cheap all-inclusive holidays, this country could offer the so-called boutique products in..

published on 5/7/13 10:32 AM

Get on a bicycle and get to know the Northwestern Balkan

Cycling tourism has been gaining more and more supporters and Bulgarian municipalities and NGOs started planning cycling routes with the idea to promote in this way the more wild and inaccessible nature landmarks in Bulgaria. The newest project promoting..

published on 4/17/13 12:29 PM

Cognitive vacation in Kyustendil

When going to a town with millennial history and a place rich in artifacts, cultural objects and wonderful natural phenomena, tourists wonder where to start they tour from. They have to choose whether to follow the chronology of the events or, accompanied..

published on 4/17/13 9:05 AM