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

FAQs

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

Photography

Symphony of Seasons – The Seven Rila Lakes

Gourmet

Traditional Bulgarian Roasted Red Peppers

Bulgarian

Photography

Baba Vida from Above

A to Z How To

How to Stay Safe in Extreme Heat

Get Help

What to Do if a Bee Stings You?

Don't Miss Destinations

Destinations

The Red Church near Perushtitsa

Built between the 4th and early 6th centuries under Emperor Anastasius I, The Red Church is a marvel of Roman engineering.

The Orient Express and Its Routes Through Bulgaria

Historical Charm of Melnik

Leshten – The Stone-Souled Village Where Time Walks Slowly

The National Palace of Culture

PHOTOGRAPHY & LENS

Photography

Aerial View of Ognyanovo Dam

June 28, 2024

Bokeh Vademecum

Technical Factors Affecting Bokeh

May 27, 2024

Photography

Winter Magic Over Sofia

February 15, 2025

FAQ About Bulgaria

FAQs

What is the logic of having different boarding groups?

The logic behind having different boarding groups when boarding a plane is to ensure an organized and efficient process for passengers to get on the plane.

How to Connect Appliances to Bulgarian Power Sockets?

Converting Fahrenheit and Celsius

Serbia Customs Rules for Travelers: Honey, Gold, Cash and Border Checks

Where is the Nearest Pharmacy or Hospital in Bulgaria?

Weather

Sofia

overcast clouds

19.9 ° C

19.9 °

43 %

1.2kmh

100 %

Fri

23 °

Sat

26 °

Sun

33 °

Mon

34 °

Tue

33 °

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

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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 First Bulgarian Empire

681 AD - 1018 AD

The First Bulgarian Empire, founded in 681 CE, united Bulgars and Slavs, shaping a powerful medieval state in the Balkans.

Scoring Archaeological Profiles

Discover the Archaeological Profile method: a structured 0–5 diagnostic scoring system using V/C/D criteria to evaluate cultures, complexes, and periods.

Gumelnița Culture: The Lower Danube Tradition Within the KGK VI Late Chalcolithic World

4600 BC - 3900 BC

Learn the Gumelnița Culture of the Lower Danube: tells, pottery, figurines, copper and exchange networks — and how it fits within the KGK VI world.

Bubanj–Sălcuța–Krivodol Complex

4350 BC - 3800 BC

Explore the Bubanj–Sălcuța–Krivodol (BSK) complex (c. 4350–3800 calBC): pottery traditions, settlement relocation, early copper, and its role in the Balkans’ Copper Age transition.

Durankulak: Showcasing the Rich History of Bulgaria

Discover Durankulak: a Ramsar Black Sea lagoon with epic goose flocks and a 7,000‑year archaeological complex on the lake’s Big Island.

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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