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Every year the flow of tourists to Bulgaria growing. This is no coincidence, because the cities and resorts of the country combine ancient history and modern service, a mild climate and local residents who know Russian well. The coast of Bulgaria is famous for its sandy beaches and developed inexpensive resorts.

Bulgaria with seas on world map close up

- ancient country, its history goes back over 1300 years. Now it is a modern, dynamically developing state, which has been part of the European Union since 2007.

Where is it located and with whom does it border?

The Republic of Bulgaria is located on southeast Europe in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders on the southeast, south, southwest, west and north.

Bulgaria is located on the west coast Black sea.

The Black Sea coastline is over 400 kilometers long.

How to get there?

There are several ways to get to Bulgaria:

1. By plane... During the week from Sofia there are about 10 regular flights from many other cities of Russia, primarily to coastal cities;

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2. By train... Sofia can be reached by direct carriage through the countries of Eastern Europe. The train reaches the Bulgarian capital in more than 2 days;
3. By car... The route along the highways will be more than 2,200 kilometers. On the way, you will have to cross at least 3-4 state borders, depending on the path chosen.

To visit Bulgaria you need a Bulgarian or Schengen visa.

Read more in how and how long it takes to fly to Bulgaria.

Map of cities and resorts

Bulgaria is a country with a small population, just over 7 million people.

Major centers

The largest cities in Bulgaria are:

• State capital city Sofia- almost 1 million 200 thousand people;
• The main port of the country is Varna with a population of 375 thousand inhabitants;
• Plovdiv- one of the oldest cities in Europe, founded by the Romans, with a population of about 340 thousand people;
• Burgas, another port with 210 thousand inhabitants.

Black sea coast

Of the approximately 400 kilometers of Bulgaria, 120 are occupied by sandy beaches.

"Sunny Beach"- the largest resort center in Bulgaria, located 40 kilometers north of Burgas between the village of Vlas and the town of Nessebar in a picturesque bay.

The best Bulgarian resort has been operating since 1958 and offers tourists more than 200 hotels and 2 campgrounds.

Local sandy beaches, stretching for more than 10 kilometers along the coast, receive annually Blue flag- an international award for the purity of the water, the quality of the beaches and the safety of swimming.

The water temperature in the season reaches 26 degrees, the average air temperature is 27 degrees above zero. To services of tourists offered: water park, water activities and attractions, swimming pools, horse riding facilities, tennis courts, amusement park, nightclubs, summer theater, casinos, bowling clubs, mini golf, cinemas, cafes, restaurants and much more.

The resort hosts various music festivals and shows. Resort safe for children- entry into the sea water is gradual. If you are on vacation, then if you wish, you can leave your child in a local kindergarten with an experienced teacher.

1. Another significant Bulgarian resort - "Golden Sands" located near Varna. Located in a national park, the resort has a mild climate and golden beaches that stretch for 3.5 kilometers along the coast. Vacationers have access to numerous hotels, sanatoriums, water and mud baths. Golden Sands is considered to be a rather noisy resort with an active nightlife.
2. Not far from the "Golden Sands" is the third most popular resort in Bulgaria - Albena, located on the territory of the Baltata nature reserve. Albena is home to the largest balneological center in Bulgaria. This is the most popular resort among European tourists in Bulgaria.
3. Small resort town Kavarna, located to the north of Varna, attracts history buffs, because the settlement on this place was founded in ancient times. In addition, Kavarna is famous for its rock festival.

Bulgaria is a country with a culture close to us and a similar language, but there are features that you need to know when visiting it.

Today, about half a million of the local population are employed in this area. If you think about purchasing a ticket to this country and research information about the most popular resort cities, the search engine will give you a map of the Bulgarian coastline, strewn with landmarks.

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Brief description of resort towns

The entire coast of Bulgaria is under the protection of the local authorities, despite the fact that some beaches are commercial property.

Each year, the resorts draw out the Blue Flag award, which is presented for compliance with the order of environmental protection.

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On the territory of Bulgaria there are many national parks and various green areas. The tourist infrastructure stretches along the coast: nightclubs, water parks, restaurants, excursion bureaus, yacht clubs and other establishments designed to diversify the rest of visitors and local vacationers.

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Prices for hotels are quite affordable, you can choose a room for any wallet. But if you decide to buy real estate, get ready for the fact that the price tag per square meter of resort houses will significantly exceed the cost of apartments in the capital of the country.

Burgas Map

The most popular resort cities in Bulgaria, among tourists, are Sunny Beach and Burgas, Golden Sands and Varna. The local population divides the country into North and South. The secret northern capital is Varna, which is also called the sea gate.

Golden Sands, whose name speaks for itself, despite the fact that the entire coastline is strewn with fine and yellow sand, invites you to a beach holiday.

Varna Map

Burgas is the capital of the South and a link between the two parts of the country. It is rather an industrial than a resort town, which does not prevent tourists from spending their holidays in it with pleasure. Sunny Beach is the hallmark of the southern part of the map of the Bulgarian coast.

Bulgaria is a state in South-Eastern Europe. Satellite map of Bulgaria shows that the country occupies 22% of the total area of ​​the Balkan Peninsula. The map also shows that the country is bordered by Greece, Serbia, Turkey, Romania and Macedonia. The water borders run along the Black Sea and the Danube River. The area of ​​the country is 110,993 sq. km.

The largest cities in Bulgaria are Sofia (the capital), Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas and Ruse.

The economy of Bulgaria is based on coal and gas mining, developed agriculture, services and tourism. The presence of a low income tax (10%) attracts foreign investment to the country. Despite the active development, the country's economy is still quite unstable, which makes Bulgaria one of the cheapest countries in Europe. The national currency is the Bulgarian lev.

The resort town of Nessebar

A Brief History of Bulgaria

681-1018 - First Bulgarian kingdom

1018-1185 biennium - Bulgaria under the rule of Byzantium

1185-1396 - Second Bulgarian kingdom

1396-1878 - Bulgaria under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, constant uprisings against the Turkish authorities, the Russian-Turkish war of 1877-1878.

1878-1908 - Principality of Bulgaria under the protectorate of the Ottoman Empire

1908-1946 - Third Bulgarian Kingdom

1946-1990 - People's Republic of Bulgaria, development according to the socialist model

1990-present time - Republic of Bulgaria

Fortress Tsarevets in Veliko Tarnovo

Sights of Bulgaria

On a detailed map of Bulgaria from a satellite, you can see some natural attractions: the Musala mountain peaks (2925 m) and Vihren (2915 m), Malyovitsa mountain, Srebarna reserve, Cape Kaliakra, Shipka pass, seven Rila lakes, Iskar and Koprinka reservoirs.

Among the architectural sights of Bulgaria, it is worth highlighting the fortresses Tsarevets, Baba Vida and Belogradchik, Rilskiy, Bachkovskiy, Rozhenskiy and Troyanskiy monasteries, cave churches in Ivanovo, the summer residence of the Bulgarian kings Evksinograd, the Buzludzha house-monument on the top of the Balkan Mountains and the Madaar horseman bas-relief. For architectural sights, we also recommend going to Sofia, Plovdiv, Nessebar, Sozopol and Balchik.

Rila Monastery

In the period from December to February, tourists come to the ski resorts in Bulgaria, and from March to September - to the beach resorts. The most famous ski resorts are Pamporovo, Bansko and Borovets; the most famous beach resorts - Sozopol, Albena, Sunny Beach, Golden Sands, etc.

Romantic natures will be interested in the Valley of Roses, not far from the city of Kazanlak.

Abandoned house-monument of Buzludzha

Tourist notes

Gulrypsh - a summer cottage for celebrities

A series of holidays in Bulgaria is opened by the New Year, aka Vasiliev's Day, aka Survaki. This holiday is celebrated on the night of December 31 to January 1. By tradition, young men and children - survakars - walk around houses with dogwood twigs in their hands and wish the owners well-being and good luck. The hostesses treat the guests with a loaf in which a coin is baked - it is believed that whoever gets it will be lucky in the new year.

Mobile communications in Bulgaria are famous for unpredictable coverage and high prices. Domestic calls and roaming charges in Bulgaria are among the most expensive in Eastern Europe. A suitable tariff solves the problem, but it is better to discuss the details with a specialist before buying. Be careful, Bulgarian mobile operators often include additional services in the tariff (new ringtones, notifications, etc.

As elsewhere in the world, the main focus of winter holidays in Bulgaria is Christmas and New Year. In addition, Bulgaria has a rich assortment of holidays in December, January and even February, which offer an introduction to local traditions and customs. This is a whole festive season when people take a long break from work and go on long vacations. If we talk about the climate

Bulgaria is a land of picturesque nature and sights that are under the protection of UNESCO. The country is famous for its excellent beaches, dense forests and unusual mountainous terrain, so those who want to merge with nature have something to see in Bulgaria. Excursions to nature reserves and ecological tourism are very popular. Families with small children prefer mainly beach

It is easy to find any type of accommodation in Bulgaria - from modest apartments to luxurious five-star hotels. If you prefer comfort, we recommend choosing a hotel with a large number of stars. Even a budget tourist can afford a room in a four or five star hotel. Prices in hotels in Bulgaria are lower than in other European countries. The level of service familiar to a Russian tourist