Bulgaria is a real pearl of the Balkan Peninsula
Bulgaria is an amazing, diverse and beautiful country. Here are the main reasons to visit this country:
1. You can meet a lot of wonderful people in Bulgaria!
Despite the fact that Bulgarian is not an international language, it won't take you long to overcome the language barrier. The people here are extremely well educated, kind and cordial. And getting into all sorts of funny situations is only part of your Bulgarian adventure. As soon as you are invited for a glass of homemade brandy, you will realize that there are really no language barriers.
2. The food is so delicious
The local cuisine is surprisingly good: a mixture of Slavic, Greek and Oriental dishes, so get ready for the menu to be endless.
3. Mixing different styles
In Sofia you can find many relics of past times, cultures and architectural styles. The capital Sofia is an example of old architecture, so characteristic concrete buildings and modern buildings at the same time, which form an interesting mixture of styles.
4. A country with a rich history
Every corner of this amazing country is full of history. The magic of this land, which has existed since the 7th century BC, is felt everywhere, from the Rila Monastery, the Belogradchik rocks, hundreds of caves, the amazing Seven Rila Lakes and to the Black Sea coast. Plovdiv is one of the oldest cities in Europe, and according to some sources, the oldest city in existence.
5. Breathtaking scenery
The nature of Bulgaria is ideal for hiking, walking and, above all, for admiring the panoramic views that open up right in front of your eyes! Starting from one of the magnificent snow-capped mountains, through the lush riverbeds and ending with the beautiful and unspoiled coastal sea coasts in the south. The only thing you should not forget is your camping equipment. In some major cities, such as Sofia, Burgas, Plovdiv and Varna, there are full-day excursions that will introduce you to the history and the most interesting facts in detail.
6. Everything is very cheap
For very little money, you can get really high-quality service.
7. Complete relaxation
The presence of numerous mineral and healing springs makes Bulgaria one of the leading spa centers not only in Europe but also in the world. Most hotels have luxury spas with saunas, jacuzzis, and professionals to give you a honey massage.
8. Ideal geographic location
Within Europe, Bulgaria probably has the best geographical position, offering plenty of low cost travel opportunities to some of the best destinations on the old continent such as Berlin, Barcelona, Manchester, Edinburgh, London, Rome, Amsterdam.
9. Excellent winter tourism
In such a small country as Bulgaria, there are more than 200 km of ski slopes, and the largest resort of Bansko hosts several world championships. Also in Sofia there is a small ski area - Vitosha! Amazing, isn't it!
10. Sofia is a real European capital
It's a great weekend getaway with cool bars, great street culture from artists, lively nightlife and more. Worth mentioning is the free Wi-Fi, which is available almost everywhere.
11. Wine!
Bulgaria is traditionally one of the largest suppliers of this divine drink in the world.
Viticulture and winemaking have a long history here, dating back to the time of the Thracians. And wines have received universal recognition around the world.