Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a picturesque quaint country that sits nestled between The Black Sea, Romania, Greece, Turkey, and Serbia. Bulgaria is a very popular tourist attraction and undoubtedly, the fact that the countryside is very diverse helps lend to its magnetism. Mountain ranges and Mediterranean Sea coast contribute to its diversity. The Alpine and Balkan Mountain ranges make for excellent skiing trips during the snow capped winter months. There are many wonderful ski resorts located in Bansko, Borovets, Pamporovo, Chepelare, and Vitosha. If you are looking for a great winter vacation that includes plenty of skiiing and snowboarding, then you will love visiting Bulgaria during the winter months.

Bulgaria’s close proximity to the Black Sea and Greece ensures that the country retains a strong Mediterranean influence, however you will discover that there are many rivers, lakes, and mineral springs throughout the land. Rivers such as the Danube, Strouma, and Yantra flow through the land. You will also discover that the Black Sea has very low salt content and that the water stays at 24.C or 75.2 F; the perfect temperature for refreshing swims during the hot summer months.

The summer months see frequent visitors to the Black Sea Resorts. Sozopol is one resort where visitors can enjoy authentic ruins and ancient archaeology, while taking in the breathtaking Mediterranean views and enjoying their stay in perfect luxury. Along with perfect weather, beautiful sandy beaches and authentic Bulgarian cuisine, tourists enjoy the frequent viewing of celebrities who also embrace this Mediterranean resort. In fact, Sozopol is becoming so popular that it has been referred to as the new St. Tropez!

Nessebar, another Bulgarian city revered for its summer resorts, has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site List. Along with its fabulous summer resorts, including Sunny Beach, visitors will be amazed by the gentle way that antiquity meets modern life. Thirteenth century churches and Greek temples stand as monuments to attest to the battles that occurred centuries past. When visiting, you will want to take time away from the beach to view some of the most splendid churches in all of Eastern Europe, in particular the Church of St. Sophia, the Holy Mother of God Eleoussa Basilica, the Church of John the Baptist, the Church of St. Stephen, and the Church of the Holy Archangels, Michael and Gabriel.

For science buffs, and those who would like to explore Bulgaria’s natural side, there are three National Parks in Bulgaria, Pirin, Rila, and Central Balkan. These national parks are wonderful tourist attractions and any visitor who vacations in Bulgaria will enjoy their trip. The Pirin National Park has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List and is considered a national landmark. During a visit to the parks you will enjoy the beauty of a multitude of lakes and waterfalls, (there are over three hundred lakes and waterfalls in the National Parks), a multitude of flora, and an exquisite journey through forests that look so splendid they must be the inspiration for many artistic masterpieces.

Whether you visit Bulgaria for their ski resorts, Mediterranean beaches, authentic archaeological structures and ancient structures, or to visit the splendors of the Eastern European National Parks first hand, you will discover that Bulgaria is truly a country worth visiting.