Bulgaria is a nation with a lot of history and a whole lot of charm. Take advantage of some holiday deals and set your course for the hills and beaches of Bulgaria.
Not sure what to expect from this Eastern European nation? Read on to find out what you’ll love about the warm and friendly Bulgaria.
Black Sea Adventures
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Travellers looking for an active holiday with lots of water sports options should seriously consider Bulgaria. Sea resorts along the beautiful Bulgarian coast include Golden Sands, Sunny Beach, Balchik, Ravda and Sozopol.
Each of these places have protected areas and stretches of beach that are perfect for water sports.
The popularity of adventure holidays to Bulgaria has grown much is recent years, which has seen resorts and accommodation spring up everywhere, with something for everyone.
Travel here and you can try yachting, water skiing, surfing, wind surfing, jet skiing and banana boating. The Black Sea coast of Bulgaria is also a place of great natural beauty with rich and diverse wildlife.
Wine Tasting
The Bulgarian wine industry is underrated (like the Georgian wine scene).
The countryside is perfect for wine enthusiasts who are looking for something to rival France and Spain.
The fertile plains between the River Danube and the Stara Planina mountain range are home to a third of Bulgaria’s vineyards. This dry, sunny region produces shimmering Chardonnays and crisp Sauvignon Blancs as well as rich reds that will delight your palate. The signature Gamza grape is a favourite here, having been cultivated since Roman times.
Incredible Street Art
Street art is becoming an increasingly common form of artistic expression in Sofia. The results? Impressive@ Move over Lisbon, Bulgaria’s street art is here to compete.
Ranging from small to large works, colourful art covers the walls and corners of the capital’s many buildings.
Some artists create work to brighten the city and put a smile on the faces of those who see it, while others seek to emulate Banksy’s style of making political points through their art.
Chilled Out Locals
Bulgarians are naturally pretty relaxed people and they value human connections between people rather than between people and their phones.
Embrace the Bulgarian attitude and make some new friends during your travels, even if the language barrier is a little difficult to start with.
You’ll find people who are happy to show you around the area where you’re staying and who would love to share a few drinks with you, so make the most of it and get chatting!
Hiking And Walking Holidays
Bulgaria’s mountains see action at all times of year. During the summer people flock to the hills to try walking, trekking rock climbing and mountain biking.
In winter, the mountains play host to ice climbing, skiing and snowboarding. Bulgaria’s main hiking routes are peppered with huts that many hikers use as bases whilst they trek the mountains.
The highest mountain range in Bulgaria is the Rila Mountains – the beauty and scale of this place is absolutely amazing.
Deep Religious History
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Bulgaria is a traditionally Christian nation and there are many sites of religious importance in the capital city of Sofia and beyond.
Nessebar is an ancient town which is an especially interesting place for history buffs to visit as it’s home to a great number of well-preserved churches from the 13th – 14th centuries, many of which are considered UNESCO World Heritage sites.
The Church of Saint Stephen was originally dedicated to the Holy Mother so the walls are painted with intricate murals which detail the Holy Mother’s life. In total, the church has 258 mural paintings which feature more than 1000 figures!
Whether or not you’re religious, seeing the amount of dedication that went into creating the artworks that adorn the walls is truly breath-taking and makes the church well worth a visit.
In Bulgaria you can make new friends, have some incredible adventures and discover impressive art – both old and new. What better way is there to spend a holiday?
