Bulgaria is a small country situated in south-Eastern Europe. Bulgaria occupies the central part of the Balkan Peninsula on both sides of the Balkan mountain range. To the north, Bulgaria shares a border with Romania. The largest part of this border runs along the River Danube. To the south, Bulgaria borders with Greece and Turkey. The western borders lead to Serbia and Macedonia. To the east is the area most familiar to British travellers - the Black Sea coast.
Bulgaria is now part of the EU. It is a country of lush, green meadows, stunning mountain scenery and soft, sandy beaches. It has attracted substantial investment, and now offers glamorous shopping malls, stylish yachting marinas and several PGA golf courses.
A map of Bulgaria
Bulgaria is an exceptionally scenic country, with majestic mountains and beautiful beaches. The Black Sea Coast is famous for its fine, sandy beaches, and for the warm temperatures of both the sea and the air. The larger seaside resorts attract many tourists from Western Europe, and there are an increasing number of visitors to the smaller, less commercial resorts as well.
Many British holidaymakers will be aware of the spectacular scenery and winter sports facilities offered by resorts such as Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo. There are also a large number of smaller ski resorts that are currently under-developed and tend to attract mainly local visitors.
Bulgaria is also famous for its spa waters. For many years, local people (and visitors from other Eastern European countries) have enjoyed the benefits of the natural mineral springs. Water temperatures range from 20 degrees Celcius to 60 degrees Celcius. Spa tourism is expected to be one of the growth areas over the next few years.
A number of championship-level golf courses are being built throughout Bulgaria. Some of these will be within a short distance of the sea-side resorts and others will be in the mountains, close to the ski resorts. In all cases, golfers will enjoy first-class facilities in beautiful surroundings.
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Bansko
Bansko is situated in the South of Bulgaria and it is the gateway to the Pirin mountain region. Bansko offers a spectacular combination of picturesque mountains and ancient history. With its combination of cobbled streets and traditional alpine‑style houses, it truly is a delight
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Borovets
Borovets is the longest‑standing winter resort in Bulgaria, with a history dating from 1896. Borovets is now one of the biggest and most modern winter holiday resorts in Bulgaria. Located amidst mature pine woods 1,390 metres above sea level, it is a perfect place for outdoor act
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Burgas
The city of Burgas has a population of almost 200,000 people, and is the second largest city in the area of the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast (after Varna). It is also the fourth largest city in the country, following Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna. It is situated in the most western part
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Pamporovo
Pamporovo is a pretty ski resort which lies in the stunning Rodopi Mountains. It is set amongst magnificent pine forests and, in addition to being a popular winter ski resort, it is also a popular tourist attraction during summer.
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Rousse
Rousse, or Russe, is a thriving city, situated on the Danube River. It has a well‑estabalished university, where more than 6,000 students study a variety of subjects, including science and technology, the humanities, management and economics. Because of its neoclassical and baroq
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Sandanski
Sandanski, a beautiful and lively spa town in South West Bulgaria, is favoured for its warm and sunny climate, picturesque mountain scenery and therapeutic spa waters. Sandanski is named after the Bulgarian revolutionary, Yane Sandanski, but is more famous in the West for being t
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Sofia
Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria, is situated at the foot of the Vitosha mountain. It lies in the Sofia Valley, which is surrounded by mountains on all sides. Sofia city is well known for its mineral and thermal springs. In fact, Sofia was settled by the Thracians during the 1
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Varna
Varna is one of the most rapidly developing regions of Bulgaria in terms of economic and social activity. The population of Varna is currently around 360,000.
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The Black Sea Coast
The Bulgarian coast (otherwise known as the Bulgarian Riviera) is washed by the calm waters of the Black Sea. There are 380 kilometres of marvelous beaches. The sea is calm and safe, with clear water. Here you will find healthy, clean air, fine golden sand and natural dune
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The mountains of Bulgaria
Bulgaria offers both rugged snow‑capped mountains and gentle, rolling hills covered with lush forests. Sparkling rivers tumble down the mountain sides to form picturesque lakes and health‑giving mineral springs. The mountains of Bulgaria are home to a huge variety of plants and a
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Golf In Bulgaria
Bulgaria's climate is an essential factor in attracting golf tourism to the country. Often, Mediterranean golf destinations become too hot during the summer, making it a less than pleasant experience. Similarly, there are courses in parts of Spain and Cyprus which can become very
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Investment In Bulgaria
Bulgarian property is an excellent investment. Wise investors know that a relatively young market like Bulgaria can provide substantial return on investment.
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Skiing In Bulgaria
Bulgaria is blessed with magnificent mountain scenery and an excellent climate for both summer and winter tourism. In the winter, the mountains are covered with deep, crisp snow which is ideal for skiing, tobogganing and snowboarding. The three most famous ski resorts in Bulgaria
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