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

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

Editorial

Tide of Change (2025 Update): Confronting Bulgaria’s Worsening Flood Crisis

Photography

Burgas Saltworks

Photography

Cape Akin, Chernomorets

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Summer and Winter Tires Change

Photography

Symphony of Seasons – The Seven Rila Lakes

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Destinations

The Humpback Bridge of Tryavna

Immersed in the picturesque beauty of Bulgaria lies a marvel of architectural charm and historic richness - the iconic humpback bridge in the quaint town of Tryavna.

Discover Plovdiv’s Magic: A Perfect One-Day Itinerary

The Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo

The Frozen Black Sea in Bulgaria: A Rare Winter Wonder

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Lenses

Modern Vintage-Style Lens Makers

October 26, 2025

Bokeh Vademecum

Mimicking the bokeh expression in software

May 28, 2024

Bokeh Vademecum

The Bokeh Vademecum

May 27, 2024

FAQ About Bulgaria

FAQs

Is Bulgaria Safe for Traveling with Kids?

For families considering a trip to Bulgaria, the good news is that Bulgaria is generally a safe and welcoming destination for travelers with kids.

Best Areas to Stay in Sofia, Plovdiv, and Varna

How can I find emergency services if I need it?

How can I find information on Bulgaria’s visa requirements?

How can I find vegetarian or vegan options in Bulgarian restaurants?

Weather

Sofia

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33 °

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34 °

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

Sozopol’s History Unearthed

The Sozopol Historical Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's storied past. It showcases artifacts from prehistory, antiquity, and the Middle Ages that...

Submerged Civilizations of the Black Sea: Archaeology, Climate, and Myth

Discover the submerged cultures beneath today’s Black Sea. From the Hamangia and Varna civilizations to the Black Sea flood hypothesis, archaeology and ancient texts reveal how climate change and rising waters may have shaped myths like Noah’s Flood.

Yamna (Pit Grave) Culture

3300 BC - 2600 BC

Learn the Yamnaya (Yamna) Culture: kurgan burials, pit graves, pastoral mobility, and steppe-linked changes in the Balkans during the late 4th–3rd millennium BCE.

Cernavoda Culture

3700 BC - 3500 BC

Discover the Cernavodă I Culture (c. 3700–3500 calBC): a Lower Danube transition horizon linking the Late Copper Age world to the Early Bronze Age Balkans.

Vinča-Karanovo Interface

5500 BC - 5000 BC

Explore the Vinča–Karanovo interface: how Neolithic Bulgaria connected to the Vinča sphere through pottery styles, exchange networks, and chronology.

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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