Bulgaria is one of the most fascinating places to explore and is becoming an increasingly popular travel destination. Rightly so, as the country is filled with pristine coastlines, towering mountains, never-ending waterfalls, and a generally lush nature that is extremely inviting.
Burgas is one of the most visited coastal city in southeast of Bulgaria. Family holidays with loads of amusement parks, excurtions to an array of interesting galleries, museums and archaelogical sites are very famous.
Varna is a port city in Bulgaria and has a lot to offer in terms of entertainment, summer fun and golden sandy beaches. There are various museums, art galleries, and exciting bars and eateries to visit as well.The black sea beaches are probably the most famous ones, but there is much more to it.
Bulgarian cuisine represents the Mediterranean cuisine of Southeast Europe. Bulgarian cooking traditions are diverse because of geographical factors such as climatic conditions suitable for a variety of vegetables, herbs and fruits.
Main courses are very typically water-based stews, either vegetarian or with lamb, goat meat, veal, chicken or pork. Deep-frying is not common, but grilling, especially different kinds of sausages is very prominent.
Pork is common, often mixed with veal or lamb, although fish and chicken are also widely used.Bulgaria is famous for its quality vegetables and dairy products and its variety of mild spices.
Bulgarians traditionally start the day with fat, pastry, cheesy or deep fried breakfast.You can get your hands on a mekitsa (deep fried doughnut-like pastry delight usually eaten hot) for a Bulgarian homey experience.
Beaches
Bulgarian beaches put a blue flag as a symbol of purity of water and sand and were awarded as the best by the International jury. Some of the famous are The Oasis, Sunny Beach North & South, Marina Dinevi and more. Marina Dinevi is a yacht harbour and resort complex in St Vlas village and is known for the rich and famous, with all kinds of luxury hotels, spa centres, and restaurants. The sandy beach has been granted a Blue Flag for its clean waters.
Sunny Beach is the summer party hub of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. It is popular with European tourists for the variety of night clubs it offers. There is plenty to do during the day as well. The sandy beach offers all kinds of water sports and beach bars with world class DJs performances and is a favourite summer spot for people who love camping. Bring your own tent or hire a camper van at the beach.
Sightseeing
Bulgaria is beautiful with picturesque landscapes, along the coast of Black Sea with mountains and rivers on one side and sun-kissed beaches and azure sea on the other. Sofia, the capital city, is one of the most gorgeous and top places to visit in Bulgaria. Sofia is home to 2000 year old churches, municipal buildings, and cathedrals on one hand and modern museums, art galleries, city parks and boulevards on the other .This largest Bulgaria city is flocked by tourists around the year.
Varna on the other hand is a must visit place .This serene resort town comprises of Roman baths, ancient cathedrals, and museums.Few places of interest are Roman Bath, Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral and Baroque Opera House.
Rila Monastery is the largest in Bulgaria and one of the top tourist attractions .Nesebar is another pretty town known for Ancient ruins and Churches .Burgas is filled with restaurants and shacks remain crowded with tourists and locals.
Water sports With Fun & Thrill
Bulgaria has wonderful weather conditions for water sports like kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing and underwater diving. All this is a great opportunity to take initiative and embark on a great adventure.These water sports are practiced mainly on the Black Sea coast.Tourists who wish to experience a fun holiday in Bulgaria have the opportunity to choose from rafting along the Struma River, canoeing and kayaking in almost all of the rivers and dams in the country.
Even if you are new to the water sports, don’t worry, numerous private instructors and schools can train you for your unforgettable active holiday in Bulgaria.Places suitable for practicing diving are the rocky places around Nessebar, Pomorie and Sozopol. Kayaking in Bulgaria is a water sport that can be practiced on both fast-flowing or slow-flowing rivers as well as on the sea. The Bulgarian sea coast offers the opportunity of a great, peaceful and wholesome holiday experience.
