Bulgaria Travel Guide, Culture & Trip Tools

Estimate your Bulgaria travel budget with our practical trip cost calculator. Compare destinations, seasonality, accommodation styles, transport choices, and family travel costs across Bulgaria.

Guides

2026 Bank Holidays in Bulgaria

Planning a trip to Bulgaria in 2026? Use this travel calendar guide with official public holidays, school breaks, and practical tips to avoid peak traffic on roads and at Sofia, Varna, and Burgas airports.

Get Ready for the Summer

Photography

Vacha Reservoir: A Serene Aerial Journey Through Bulgaria’s Floating Village

Photography

Aerial View of the Black Sea’s Sandy Beach

Photography

Golden Sands: A Midday Oasis of Tranquility

Photography

Burgas Saltworks

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Managing a Heat Stroke

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What to Do if You Have Skin Burn?

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Destinations

Bansko – Old‑Town Charms, a UNESCO Backdrop & a Summer Jazz High

Bansko blends cobbled Old Town and landmark churches with Pirin National Park’s wild peaks—plus a stellar August jazz festival. Winter or summer, it delivers.

Cape Akin, Chernomorets

National Opera and Ballet, Sofia: Bulgaria’s Grand Stage of Culture

Camping in Bulgaria: Rules, Campsites & Campervan Tips

Serene Morning at Ahtopol Marina

PHOTOGRAPHY & LENS

Bokeh Vademecum

What lens elements are responsible for managing the compression of a given lens?

October 20, 2024

Lenses

Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar T 58mm f/2

May 13, 2023

Bokeh Vademecum

Balancing Bokeh with Overall Image Quality

October 20, 2024

FAQ About Bulgaria

A to Z How To

How can I find information about smoking in Bulgaria?

Explore Bulgaria's breath of fresh air with its strict smoke-free zones, from bustling cafes to serene parks.

What Language is Spoken in Bulgaria?

Health Insurance in Bulgaria for Foreigners: What You Need to Know

Forest Fire & Wildfire Safety in Bulgaria: What to Do, Who to Call

How to Stay Safe in Extreme Heat

Weather

Sofia

clear sky

23.3 ° C

24.3 °

22.8 °

33 %

5.1kmh

5 %

Mon

26 °

Tue

21 °

Wed

24 °

Thu

27 °

Fri

29 °

Stay Safe in Extreme Heat | The Omega Stream | BG-ALERT in Bulgaria | Forest Fire & Safety | Camping in Bulgaria
2027 Holiday Planning Calendar

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Nature

Destinations

Bulgarian Islands

Destinations

St. Toma (St. Thomas) Island, Bulgaria: the Black Sea’s tiny “Snake Island”

Destinations

Hristovski Waterfall: Bulgaria’s Hidden Cascade of Stillness and Song

Destinations

Todorka Peak: The Triple-Headed Queen of Pirin, Bulgaria

Moments from Bulgarian History

The Varna Culture: Europe’s Earliest Goldsmiths

4600 BC - 4350 BC

Explore the Varna Culture and Varna Necropolis: Europe’s oldest gold, elite burials, trade routes, and its place in the KGK VI Late Chalcolithic world.

The Panagyurishte Treasure

The Panagyurishte Treasure, a remarkable collection of Thracian gold artifacts discovered in 1949, reveals the artistic and cultural prowess of an ancient civilization.

Thracians and The Thracian Culture

1500 BC - 6th c. AD

The Thracians were an ancient Indo-European people who established their presence in the Balkan Peninsula around 1500 BC. Thracian tribes formed early kingdoms, the most notable being the Odrysian Kingdom.

The Ezero Culture

3300 BC - 2700 BC

Discover the Ezero Culture (c. 3300–2700 calBC): fortified tell settlements in Thrace, early metallurgy, pottery styles, and links to Troy and wider Balkan networks.

The Third Bulgarian State

1878 - 1944

From 1878 to 1944, during the era of the Third Bulgarian State, Bulgaria experienced a profound period of transformation, marked by significant societal, political,...

Kids

Operation Serdica: A Hidden Sofia Adventure for Teenagers

Destinations

A 3–4 hour Sofia adventure for teenagers: Roman ruins, a hidden rotunda, hot mineral springs, street art and a Cold War time capsule.

Cognitive Space: A Teen Guide to Spotting and Stopping Manipulation

Age 15+

Kids

A practical guide for teenagers explaining how the online information space works, how manipulation and misinformation spread through social media and algorithms, and how young people can recognize warning signs, fact-check content, and make smarter decisions online.

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