GuideBG - Your Guide to Bulgaria's Wonders!

Are you planning a trip to Bulgaria and wondering how much you should budget? Bulgaria is known for being an affordable destination, offering travelers a wide range of experiences without breaking the bank.

Guides

2025 Bank Holidays in Bulgaria

In 2025, Bulgaria offers several official bank holidays, perfect for planning extended breaks and celebrating important national and cultural events.

Get Ready for the Winter

Photography

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Winter

Destinations

Skiing in Bulgaria 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to the Season

Destinations

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

FAQs

New Low-Emission Vehicle Policy in Sofia: Restrictions

Photography

Aerial View Over Plovdiv’s Rowing Channel

Automotive

Vintage AWDs

Don't Miss Destinations

Architecture

Mezek

Mezek and Fort Kaleto are two historical landmarks that make the village of Mezek a must-visit destination, even though it is located on the...

The National Gallery, Sofia – Two Addresses, One Art Story

Dryanovo Monastery Area

Stone Wedding near Zimzelen

Arapovski Monastery

PHOTOGRAPHY & LENS

Bokeh Vademecum

DIY Bokeh Shapes

June 5, 2024

Lenses

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

October 10, 2025

Photography

Baba Vida from Above

April 28, 2023

FAQ About Bulgaria

Get Help

How To Call Bulgarian Phone Numbers

Navigating international calling can be tricky - here's a simplified guide to dialing a Bulgarian phone number from your foreign cell phone while you're in Bulgaria.

Electricity Outages & Electrical Safety

Should You Pay Yourself a Salary or Dividend?

Winter Driving Safety Tips in Bulgaria

Do UK nationals need a visa to live in Bulgaria after Brexit?

Weather

Sofia

overcast clouds

12.1 ° C

12.1 °

10.8 °

60 %

5.7kmh

100 %

Sat

14 °

Sun

14 °

Mon

13 °

Tue

10 °

Wed

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Nature

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

Destinations

Magura Cave: Bulgaria’s Prehistoric Art Gallery and Ancient Mystery

Moments from Bulgarian History

Bulgaria’s Democratic Transition

1989 - 1997

From the fall of communism in 1989 to its accession to the European Union in 2007, Bulgaria underwent profound political, economic, and social transformations, reshaping its national identity and place in the world.

Second Bulgarian Empire

1185 - 1396

The Second Bulgarian Empire was a state between 1185 and 1396 CE. It emerged after the successful uprising against Byzantine rule led by the brothers...

The Varna Necropolis

The Varna Necropolis, located near the Black Sea coastal city of Varna in Bulgaria, is an archaeological site of immense significance. Discovered in 1972,...