What makes Bansko one of the most preferred spots for sports and recreation in Bulgaria is the combination between beautiful nature, modern sport facilities, rich culture and numerous accommodation and entertainment opportunities. This little town in the foot of Pirin Mountain has rich history. Several years ago, Bansko was hardly accessible and very small but … Read more
The biggest winter resort in the Rhodopе Mountains region is called Pamporovo. It is also one of the biggest mountain resorts in the country. Pamporovo is located 260 km away from Sofia, 85 km away from the city of Plovdiv and 15 km away from the town of Smolyan. The Mediterranean Sea strongly affects the … Read more
About 190 km away from Sofia and 90 km away from the town of Blagoevgrad, you will discover the beautiful Semkovo mountain resort which has managed to preserve its peacefulness till present day. Semkovo resort is situated approximately 190 km away from Sofia and 90 km away from the town of Blagoevgrad. The resort is … Read more
Bulgaria’s oldest ski resort is Borovets. It was created in the end of the 19th century when knyaz Ferdinand decided to go hunting in the area. He built a residence there. Soon, other residents of the capital started spending their vacation there. Many villas were constructed. Until the 40s of the 20th century, the resort … Read more
Lyulin is one of the mountains located close to the capital city of Sofia. The mountain starts only a few km away from Sofia’s central part. The northern slope of the mountain houses the residential districts of Bankya, Gorna Banya, Malo Bouchino, Kniazhevo and Vladaya. The highest peak is Doupevitsa, reaching a height of 1256 … Read more
Lozenska Mountain is relatively small and sometimes remains unnoticed because of the nearby Vitosha. The mountain is located in western Bulgaria, south of Sofia. It is situated between Pancharevo and Pasarel. The southwestern border of the mountain reaches the Iskar dam region. The foot of Lozenska Mountain houses the villages of Gabra, Dolni Pasarel, Lozen … Read more
Sofia’s water-related masterpieces are almost entirely connected to the puddles that appear in the city after each rain. Well, a few exceptions do exist. One of them is a real waterfall, located a walking distance from the center of the city. Boyanski waterfall flows only five kilometers away from the residential district of Boyana. It … Read more
Two of the Vitosha must-sees are Zlatnite Mostove and Kopitoto. The television tower set up in the area creates the illusion of mobility, as you look at its 100 meters of height. Kopitoto area is located in Vitosha, at an altitude of 1350 m. The distance from Sofia is insignificant. An entire tourism center has … Read more
Everyone knows the popular mountain resorts of Bulgaria, just to name Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo. The country has some other resorts that offer opportunities for the practice of winter sports away from the noise of the mass skiing destinations. The capital city of Sofia is situated in the foot of Vitosha Mountain. Only minutes away … Read more
If someday you decide to view Sofia from high above, try climbing to Cherni Vruh peak. The peak happens to be one of the 100 national tourism sites. Cherni Vruh is Vitosha’s highest point, impressive with its 2290 m. To reach the peak, you can use one of the following routes. Option A includes walking … Read more