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
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
Hunting tourism in Bulgaria is gaining popularity among Europeans. Over the past years, hunting stations in the country register high interest on behalf of both foreign and Bulgarian hunters, willing to pay for the experience. Such tourism is possible in the state hunting station Rousalka, Apriltsi. The natural factors in the region combined with the … Read more
Over the past few years hunting started gaining popularity in Bulgaria. This type of tourism is already attracting increasing number of Bulgarian fans, apart from the foreign tourists that have already discovered its pleasures. One of the best hunting stations in the country is situated 220 km away from Sofia and 30 km away from … Read more
Jews form one of the oldest communities part of Bulgaria’s resident makeup. Historic evidence mentions the presence of Jewish communities during the reign of Roman emperor Caligula (37-41AD), a few decades before the Sack of Jerusalem. Later, the Balkans became the destination of various Jewish migratory waves. The latest and largest wave took place at … Read more
Location, climate and nature Bulgaria is situated in the southeastern part of Europe, on the continent’s border with Asia. It lies in the central part of the Balkans, neighboring with Romania from the north, Serbia and Macedonia from the west, Greece and Turkey from the south and Black Sea from the east. The country’s area … 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
The cape of Kaliakra is one of the most beautiful and romantic places in Bulgaria. Various legends have been told and wrap the story of the place in mystery. Cape Kaliakra attracts today’s nature lovers, those interested in bird watching, as well as people preferring ancient history. Kaliakra is located 60 km southeast of Varna, … Read more
One of the most beautiful beaches in Bulgaria, Silistar, is located several kilometers south of the village of Sinemorets, on the road to the village of Rezovo. The river under the name of Silistar flows in the sea at that point. This predetermines the rich plant life in the area. Many types of birds, animals … Read more