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Bulgaria is a country known for its warm hospitality. With pristine Black Sea beaches, unforgettable holidays for couples and families alike, and excellent skiing, it has won over travellers of every age group.
Bulgaria is famous for its breathtaking natural scenery, extensive excursion tours, warm sea, excellent infrastructure and friendly locals.
Holidays in Bulgaria are chosen by families, groups of friends, couples, active-holiday fans, skiing enthusiasts and even older travellers. Relatively low prices and affordable spa resorts have made it popular with travellers from every country. Yet despite its huge popularity, package holidays to Bulgaria remain accessible to the everyday traveller dreaming of a great holiday and plenty of memories.
Climate in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is usually divided into two climate zones: continental in the north and centre of the country, shifting to Mediterranean in the south. Despite lying on the same latitude as parts of Europe, it tends to be a little cooler here. The average winter temperature in the mountains is around −5°C, though it can drop lower. Summers in Bulgaria are warm and hot.
Bulgaria's Main Resorts
Bulgaria is a real treasure trove for travellers, offering:
- Some of the best beach holidays around;
- Unforgettable visits to holy sites and healing mineral springs;
- A first-class ski resort.
Even if you love nothing more than a lazy holiday, there's a perfect resort waiting for you. Our site's online search makes it easy to find the right package. Here are the main resorts worth your attention:
- Sunny Beach - the largest family resort. It's ideal for families with children, since the sea here is shallow, so kids can safely paddle at the water's edge. Hundreds of hotels of every star rating and European standard are set around a small bay and a mountain range;
- Golden Sands and Rusalka - resorts suited to travellers after the calmest, most relaxing holiday possible;
- Sapareva Banya, Velingrad and Sandanski - resorts that draw travellers from all over the world for wellness breaks. Mineral springs, therapeutic mud, thermal waters and fluoride-rich springs are all found here. Despite this wealth of resources, a wellness holiday in Bulgaria is more affordable than you might expect.
Visa and Currency in Bulgaria
Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality — check the rules for your passport, and arrange travel insurance, before you book. The currency is the Bulgarian lev, which you can order in advance or buy at a bank. Euros can also be exchanged once you're in Bulgaria (US dollars aren't widely accepted).
Good to Know Before You Go
- Bulgaria's hotels are frequently refurbished, with most doing up their interiors ahead of each new season;
- Pickpockets are common, and some will even slash bags open, so avoid carrying large amounts of cash, especially in back pockets, and keep an eye on your belongings and keep your bag zipped;
- Head gestures work in reverse here: a nod usually means "no" and a shake of the head means "yes" in Bulgaria, so pay close attention when asking questions.
