Bulgaria combines the culture of Greeks, Byzantines, Ottomans and Slavs. Here, lovers of nature and hiking, admirers of history and religion, researchers of caves and fans of beach holidays.
How to get to Bulgaria
The cost of the flight to Sofia and Varna starts from 17,000 rubles* per person by one and a person, in Burgas from 23,000 rubles*. In addition to a visa, for entry into Bulgaria, the Russians must present one of three documents: a certificate of complete vaccination (including the drug “satellite V”), a negative PCR test (passed 72 hours before arrival) or a certificate with the result of an express test for antigens (48 hours), or confirmation of the disease already transferred over the past six months (positive PCR test).
13 reasons to go to Bulgaria
1. Explore the historical city Nesoebr
In addition to beach holidays, this place suggests making an excursion into history and feel the Bulgarian flavor. For this, Nesoebr was nicknamed the “Pearl of the Black Sea.” In the Old Town, you can see the Byzantine ruins of baths, a guard tower and walls. Even the mill, which became a symbol of the city, although they built in the era of the Bulgarian Renaissance, but for the foundation they took the Byzantine church. The remaining ancient finds went under water during a series of earthquakes that occurred in antiquity, but they can be seen from the boat. More than 40 churches are also located here, for example, the pantocrator church, and an art gallery is now located in it.
2. Spend the day in Primorsky Park Varna
A park with flower beds, walking alleys, waterfalls and sea views. There is a planetarium, a zoo, museums, a dolphinarium – activity for every taste. You can alternate entertainment with trips to the beach.
3. Find the perfect resort for beach holidays
Sozopol is a beautiful resort town with a sandy coast. On the central beach and on Harmanity there is all the infrastructure necessary for vacationers. After bathing, go for a walk along the prayer streets of the Old City.
At the resort of the Sunny Coast, life boils around the clock. In the afternoon, a variety of water entertainments on the beach are available, and in the evening everyone moves to bars and night clubs.
Albena is an ideal place to relax with children. Crystroly pure warm water, fine sand, convenient entry into water and entertainment for the child at every step: rides, games, sites and a mini-train rush.
I want to pay attention to health more? Then keep the way to a calm resort Pomoria with salty lakes, mineral waters and medicinal mud.
4. Go to conquer the Mountain Massive Ril
On the slope of the hills is a picturesque Rilia monastery, where several holy artifacts are stored, including the relics of John Rylsky himself, in whose honor the sanctuary is erected. Nearby is a cave, where a hermit spent his last years. They say that if you go through it, you can atone for the sins of the past. A single ticket to all objects of the museum – 16 leftists*.
At the top of the array is the observation deck and seven lakes hid. It should be laid from five to seven hours to climb. Picturesque views of that are worth it. The route begins with the lift to the first lake.
5. get acquainted with the Plovdiv – the cultural capital and the oldest city of the country
The streets of the Old City are a real maze in which you can get lost. And the museums here are located in the houses of the Renaissance: ethnographic, where items of the life of peoples are demonstrated, historical with the exhibits of past centuries and the house of Balabanov with a collection of paintings by local artists. In the city center, find the remnants of the ancient stadium, where the main sports events were held in the II – III centuries, including gladiatorial battles and analogues of the Pythian games with performances of athletes, poets and musicians. An ancient theater has also been located here, and there are concerts to this day.
6. Vitosha and explore the national park
The impressive mountain is located near the capital – Sofia, to get to the highest point – the black peak – you can along the picturesque path of the natural park. Arrange a picnic by Lake Boyan and look at the waterfall of the same name. There are many monasteries, female dragalevsky deserves special attention.
7. Visit one of the many caves
- The most famous is passable, which is called the “eyes of God” at the expense of characteristic holes. Climbs flow here and conquer tall arches, and here you can jump from the tarzanka.
- Magura is known for its wall painting. The bones of prehistoric animals were also found here. Entrance – 12 leftists*.
- Behind the most impressive cave stalactites and stalagmites, you should go to Snezhanka (translated-“Snow White”), so named thanks to the formations from the snow-white crystals of calcite.
- The epic-stupid is one of the most beautiful caves with bizarre natural figures. According to archaeologists, she is more than three million years old. There is excellent acoustics and sometimes concerts are held.
8. to get to the annual art festival “Apollonia” in the city Sozopol
As part of the event, literary evenings, concerts, theatrical productions from artists, artists, singers and poets from around the world are held. This year it will take place from August 30 to September 6, 2021, and about the same dates the festival will be held next year.
9. Make an unforgettable photo shoot in Botanical Garden and in the palace of the city of Balchik
In the last century, the Queen of Romania Maria decided to equip a summer residence here. Therefore, the castle and the garden turned out to be truly royal. On one of the alleys you will even find a stone throne. The Botanical Garden itself is divided into thematic zones, in which about 600 species of plants surrounding ponds and waterfalls are represented. Entrance – 7 leftists*.
10. Explore locks
The lands of Bulgaria throughout history constantly balanced between the world and the war. From the Thracians they passed to the Greeks, then to the Romans, the Byzantines, the Ottomans. Therefore, there are plenty of defensive complexes in the country.
- The princess is a former residence of the medieval kings of Bulgaria, located on a hill near Veliko-Tyrnovo and surrounded on the three sides of the river. Entrance 6 Lefts*. Take a walk around the city itself with dozens of churches and monasteries.
- The majestic fortress Belograd, against the backdrop of the most beautiful landscapes of the Balkan mountains, guarded trade routes during the Roman Empire (from the 1st century AD), and the Turks in the XIV century brought in its current appearance. Entrance 6 Lefts*.
- Be sure to inspect the Shumen fortress. The Romans and the Byzantines also made a contribution to its development.
- We also recommend that a fortress-museum of a woman and an authentic asenov fortress for a visit to a visit to a visit.
11. Get gastronomic impressions
Bulgaria is a country of meat, vegetables, sour milk products and wine. Picked up several national dishes that cannot be tried:
- guvech – stew with vegetables;
- sarmi – grape leaves stuffed with meat and rice;
- Kebabche – fried meat sausages from crushed minced meat;
- Chopsky – a salad of fresh vegetables with brine cheese;
- Tarator – cold cucumber soup with the addition of yogurt and walnut;
- Bob Chorba is a thick bean soup with meat and vegetables.
By the way, in Sofia you can join a free gastronomic tour: you will be held by restaurants, give you a try of national dishes and tell interesting stories related to them. Details here.
12. Plush into the healing dirt on pink Atanasovsky Lake
It has a delicate shade. You can swing on the surface, looking at rare species of birds living in the reserve, and then apply therapeutic dirt and plunge into the sea, to which several steps. The cost of spa in the open air is symbolic – 2 lies*.
13. Wandering around the stone complex Permicon
Scientists believe that the city, which is now called “stone pomp”, was erected about one and a half thousand years ago by a mysterious people – Thracians. The found altar for cults speaks of the latter. And according to legend, Orpheus was buried here. The complex with the remnants of the palace and acropolis really amazes with grandeur.
If the article did not convince you to start planning a trip to Bulgaria now, go to the material in which we briefly tell, What countries Russian tourists can go to and what are the entry rules for them.
*Prices are valid at the time of publication
