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

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What to Do if You Have Skin Burn?

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What To Do in Case of Fire

Editorial

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

Photography

Symphony of Seasons – The Seven Rila Lakes

Photography

Burgas Saltworks

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BG-ALERT in Bulgaria: What It Is & How It Works

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Photography

Stunning View of Smokinya Beach, Kavacite, and Budjaka, Sozopol

A breathtaking beauty of Bulgaria's coastline with this stunning aerial photograph showcasing Smokinya Beach, Kavacite, and the scenic Budjaka peninsula in Sozopol.

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

Camping in Bulgaria: Rules, Campsites & Campervan Tips

Kapinovski Monastery: A Hidden Sanctuary in Bulgaria’s Forested Heart

Pobitite Kamuni

PHOTOGRAPHY & LENS

Bokeh Vademecum

Technical Factors Affecting Bokeh

May 27, 2024

Photography

The Shumen Fortress from Above

February 18, 2025

Lenses

Carl Zeiss Jena Visionar 141mm f/1.9

October 9, 2025

FAQ About Bulgaria

FAQs

How to Keep Your Company Alive — Even If You’re Abroad

Learn how to keep your Bulgarian company legally active and compliant while living abroad. Covers accounting, tax, banking, representation, and tips for foreign owners in 2025.

How can I find a reliable car rental company in Bulgaria?

Can EU/EEA and Swiss citizens live in Bulgaria without a visa?

What to Do in Case of Online Shopping Fraud

How to Register a Company in Bulgaria as a Foreigner?

Weather

Sofia

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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

Ottoman Rule in the Lands of Present-Day Bulgaria

1396 - 1878

Explore Ottoman rule in the lands of present-day Bulgaria: conquest, administration, architecture, cuisine, revival, and why 1878 was not the end everywhere.

Kodžadermen–Gumelnița–Karanovo VI (KGK VI) Complex

4600 BC - 4250 BC

Explore the KGK VI complex (Kodžadermen–Gumelnița–Karanovo VI): dates, sites, metallurgy, exchange networks, and Varna’s gold in context.

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.

Liberation of Bulgaria and the Treaty of San Stefano

1878

In 1878, Bulgaria emerged from centuries of Ottoman rule, marking the beginning of a new chapter in its history.

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,...

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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