Bulgaria is located between Romania and Greece and has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the past ten years, especially in the hot summer season. More and more people consider this country an ideal place for a summer vacation with the family. Very affordable and beautiful facilities and equipped for all the needs of tourists, the Bulgarian resorts located in the Black Sea always manage to impress visitors and convince them to return again.
In practice, from a tourist point of view Bulgaria is similar to Greece. Although it does not have such a rich history like Greece, it has stunning beaches with golden sand and clear water. German influences on Bulgaria left a clear mark on the country’s tourist activities. The quality of the services, hotels and restaurants that serve tasty food have earned the confidence and admiration of many people. But it is not only the Black Sea resorts that attract tourists in Bulgaria. The country also has mountain resorts with wonderful ski slopes as well as medieval towns, historic sites, many monuments and cultural buildings.
Here are the main attractions in Bulgaria that caused so many tourists to fall in love with the country.
Varna. Varna is one of the main tourist destinations in Bulgaria. It is easy to understand why – it’s a beautiful city with wonderful beaches, excellent restaurants and beautiful green spaces. Varna is often referred to as Bulgaria’s maritime capital, with many seaside resorts offeing excellent services in close proximity to tourist attractions, picturesque beaches, beautiful golden sands and clear waters. Among the most popular resorts are Golden Sands, Albena, St. Constantine and Helena, Balchik and Sunny Beach.
Veliko Tarnovo. Veliko Tarnovo is located in the center of Bulgaria between the 12th and 14th centuries, and was the historic capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. The rebuilt Tsarevets fortress has no resemblance to the medieval palaces of the Bulgarian landowners who ruled from the top of this hill until they were defeated by the Ottomans in 1393. Nevertheless, Bulgaria’s old charm is felt when passing throug the massive gates of this stunning fortress.
Nessebar. The “Black Sea Pearl” as it is nicknamed, the historic town of Nessebar dates back to antiquity since it was founded as a Thracian settlement under the name of Menebria. Througout time, the Greeks, Romanians, Byzantines, Bulgarians, Crusaders and Ottomans, all contributed to the fortification of the city.
Today, a stroll along the charming cobbled streets of Nessebar will take you through dozens of brick churches dating back to the 5th century, but also among colorful restaurants and beautiful boutiques, great places to sit down when you need some relaxation. Nessebar is such an important site that it has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Rila Monastery. This picturesque Orthodox monastery is known as Jerusalem of Bulgaria, surrounded by wooded mountains and less than two hours from Sofia, and is definitely worth a visit. It is now the most famous monastery in Bulgaria and was built in the 10th century by St. Ivan of Rilski. Over the centuries, the monastery has been rebuilt, burned and rebuilt, and its last reconstruction dates back to 1800. Once entering the monastery courtyard you will be amazed at the perfect harmony of the church, with arcades graceful in bold black and white stripes. From the roof of the monastery you can see the tops of the Rila Mountains, which make for an oasis of perfect serenity around the beautiful monastery.
Sozopol. One of the oldest towns on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, Sozopol is a former fishing village, today a popular seaside resort. It is 35 kilometers away from Burgas and was founded in the 6th century BC. Hr under the name Apollonia, when it was built as a temple dedicated to Apollo. The city is small enough to be explored on foot, so it’s perfect for a one-day visit.
Other tourist attractions worth visiting in Bulgaria are: the historical center of Belovdiv, the castle of Belogradchik, the Lake Atanasovsko, the picturesque village of Koprivshtitanic and the wineries in Melnik and the Queen Maria Castle in Chalk.
Other tourist attractions to visit in Bulgaria include: the Old town (Plovdiv), the Belogradchik Fortress, the Atanasovsko Lake, the picturesque village of Koprivshtitsa, the wineries of Melnik and the Queen Mary’s Palace in Balchik.
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