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

Burgas Saltworks

A to Z How To

How to Stay Safe in Extreme Heat

Photography

Chengene Skele: A Charming Bulgarian Fishing Village from Above

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What to Do if You Have Skin Burn?

Photography

Shipka Peak and Memorial: Aerial Majesty Over Bulgaria’s Historic Heart

Photography

Rhythms of the Land – Aerial View of a Tractor Mowing in Bulgaria

Don't Miss Destinations

Architecture

The Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari

Archaeologists uncovered the Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari in 1982, offering a peek into ancient Thracian life. Located near Sveshtari, Bulgaria, this 3rd-century BC marvel...

The Enchanting Depths of Yagodinska Cave

Discover Bulgarian Waterfalls

Chengene Skele: A Charming Bulgarian Fishing Village from Above

Mesarite: Bulgaria’s Ancient Gateway to the Past

PHOTOGRAPHY & LENS

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Captivating Aerial View of Gradina Beach

August 30, 2024

Lenses

Petzval 85mm f/2.2L Art

May 13, 2023

Photography

Photography Ideas

March 31, 2024

FAQ About Bulgaria

FAQs

Can I ski during my visit to Sofia?

In just 30 minutes from the city center, you can find yourself at the Shtastlivetsa ski resort, located just below the Cherni Vrah peak, ready to enjoy a day of skiing or snowboarding.

What are the Cultural Do’s and Don’ts in Bulgaria?

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

Opening a Company Bank Account in Bulgaria

How to drive in Bulgaria?

Weather

Sofia

overcast clouds

21.1 ° C

22.1 °

19.8 °

47 %

2.1kmh

85 %

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21 °

Sun

28 °

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24 °

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Stay Safe in Extreme Heat | The Omega Stream | BG-ALERT in Bulgaria | Forest Fire & Safety | Camping in Bulgaria
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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 Tarnovo Artistic School

The Tarnovo Artistic School, also known as the Tarnovo School or the Tarnovo Literary School, was a significant medieval Bulgarian cultural and artistic movement that flourished between the 13th and 14th centuries during the Second Bulgarian Empire.

Discrepancies in Archaeological Names

Archaeological culture names often vary by country, type-site and tradition. Learn why terms like Yamnaya/Pit Grave and Cucuteni–Trypillia differ, with a practical synonym list.

Cucuteni-Trypillia Culture

4800 BC - 3000 BC

Explore the Cucuteni–Trypillia Culture (c. 4800–3000 BCE): painted pottery, huge “mega-sites,” farming economies, and its links to the wider Balkan Copper Age world.

Bulgarian National Revival

1762 - 1878

A captivating historical travelogue through Bulgaria’s National Revival (1762–1878), blending rich history with engaging storytelling – from Paisius of Hilendar’s 18th-century manuscript to the April Uprising’s fight for freedom.

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.

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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