Popular resorts in Bulgaria, map of Bulgaria, Interesting Facts about Bulgaria
Detailed map of Bulgaria with all roads and routes from Varna to the Golden Coast. It contains marks of all major cities and attractions. No more running around with a paper map and asking every Bulgarian for directions!
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Resorts in Bulgaria
- Riviera
Elite resort closed type, which is not so easy to get to. IN old times The Riviera was built as the residence of the Government. Today, tourists with substantial incomes still relax here. Hotels are only 4 and 5 stars, there is a magnificent park, the sea is clean, the service is excellent. Who is Riviera suitable for? First of all, it’s comfortable to relax here with friends, you can undergo balneotherapy, do active recreation. The beach strip stretches for one kilometer.
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Ravda 20 years ago there was nothing in Ravda, except for a few boarding houses. Today the resort town has noticeably changed. And only three things remained unchanged: a golden beach of clean sand, turquoise water in the sea and the gentle sun. A significant advantage of a holiday in Ravda is the cost of housing and travel packages. It is a little cheaper than in neighboring Nessebar. There are no entertainment or attractions as such, but there are numerous restaurants and cafes with very tasty cuisine.
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Sunny Beach If your friends have been to Bulgaria, most likely they vacationed here. It’s not worth going to Sunny Beach in May - it’s very stormy. But the period from June 10-15 to September is optimal for the trip. There are so many housing options that listing them would take hours. Sunny Beach was known back in Soviet times and continues to hold its position as one of the most developed resorts in Bulgaria.
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Sunny day Famous luxury resort in Bulgaria. Located 10 km from Varna, on the very Black Sea coast. Repeatedly awarded the Blue Flag for impeccable cleanliness and environmental friendliness. The beach line is 80 meters wide; nearby there is a magnificent relict park with rare plants and healing mineral springs.
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St. Constantine and HelenaNear the city of Varna there is the resort area of Constantine and Elena. It got its name thanks to the monastery of the same name, built here in the 18th century. In 1908, the first balneological center opened here. The most popular restaurants: Sirius and Monastyrskaya Izba. There are swimming pools with mineral water for healing the body. Most of the tourists in Konstantin and Elena are from the CIS countries.
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Sozopol Sozopol is located on a small cape. Surrounded by several beautiful beaches and a rather picturesque bay. The nearest large city is Burgas. It is considered a fairly popular resort with many hotels in different price categories. Be sure to visit the beaches of Harmani Beach and Golden Fish. The presence of a yacht port allows you to arrange an unforgettable excursion to the open sea.
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Pomorie The resort area between Burgas and Nessebar was named Pomorie. The holiday is notable for the fact that Pomorie has healing mud. This leaves a certain imprint on the specifics of recreation. There is a mud bath in almost every hotel; doctors carefully monitor every procedure. The bravest ones can go to Lake Pomorie and save money by self-medicating.
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Primorsko Belarusians will like Primorsko for two reasons: a magnificent sandy beach and noisy youth parties. The southern beach of the resort has a long, gentle entrance and is optimal for families with children. In the northern part, the sea is rough, the infrastructure is less developed, and the sand is coarser. But you can be alone. There are plenty of “star” hotels in Primorsko.
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Saint Vlas Saint Vlas is located 5 km from Sunny Beach, but the resorts are strikingly different from each other. Saint Vlas is suitable for families with small children who want to take a break from the noise of the cities and enjoy privacy. St. Vlas is larger than Elenite, there is where to wander the streets late in the evening. The central street is called St. Blaise, with decent cafes and restaurants.
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Nessebar Welcome to Nessebar – oldest city Bulgaria. There are plenty of attractions here; you can combine a beach holiday with visiting historical artifacts. The city is conventionally divided into Old and New Nessebar. The most convenient way to get to the Old Town is by minibus or regular taxi. There are 4 and 5 star hotels with European class service. We recommend visiting Archaeological Museum and one of the ancient churches.
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Review Resort with unusual name Obzor is truly a heavenly place for relaxation and entertainment. It is definitely recommended for families with children. The resort area began to develop not so long ago, so most of the hotels are new. Many hotels operate on an all-inclusive basis, which cannot but please tourists from Belarus.
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Golden Sands The famous Bulgarian resort, the fame of which thundered throughout Soviet Union. You can relax here not only in summer, but also in winter: breathe in the rich sea air, improve your health with healing mineral waters from local sources. The beach is 100 meters wide and stretches for almost 3.5 km. Simply a chic city for varied recreation and effective recovery!
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Kranevo Holidays in Kranevo are pure pleasure. This is facilitated by favorable climate, absence of stones and algae on seabed. At the height of the season, you can ride an ATV, boat, water ski, or master a windsurfing board. Kranevo is suitable for those who are looking for maximum privacy in the lap of nature.
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Elenite A young and very promising resort in Bulgaria. Modern infrastructure meets all European standards, has its own water parks, restaurants and spa centers, and numerous swimming pools. The nature is an amazing combination of sea and mountains, although all the beaches are very flat. This makes Elenite a comfortable resort for families with children.
Bulgaria is a country in South-Eastern Europe. Satellite map Bulgaria shows that the country occupies 22% of total area Balkan Peninsula. The map also shows that the country borders Greece, Serbia, Turkey, Romania and Macedonia. The water boundaries run along the Black Sea and the Danube River. The area of the country is 110,993 square meters. km.
The largest cities in Bulgaria are Sofia (the capital), Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas and Ruse.
The Bulgarian economy is based on coal and gas mining, developed agriculture, service sector and tourism. The presence of a low income tax (10%) attracts foreign investment to the country. Despite active development, the country's economy is still quite unstable, which makes Bulgaria one of the cheapest countries in Europe. The national currency is the Bulgarian lev.
Resort town of Nessebar
Brief history of Bulgaria
681-1018 – First Bulgarian Kingdom
1018-1185 – Bulgaria under Byzantine rule
1185-1396 – Second Bulgarian Kingdom
1396-1878 – Bulgaria under control Ottoman Empire, constant uprisings against Turkish rule, Russian-Turkish war 1877-1878
1878-1908 – Principality of Bulgaria under the protectorate of the Ottoman Empire
1908-1946 – Third Bulgarian Kingdom
1946-1990 – People's Republic Bulgaria, development according to the socialist model
1990-present time – Republic of Bulgaria
Tsarevets fortress in Veliko Tarnovo
Sights of Bulgaria
On detailed map You can see some natural attractions of Bulgaria from a satellite: Mountain peaks Musala (2925 m) and Vihren (2915 m), Mount Malyovitsa, Srebarna Nature Reserve, Cape Kaliakra, Shipka Pass, seven Rila Lakes, Iskar and Koprinka reservoirs.
Among the architectural sights of Bulgaria, it is worth highlighting the fortresses of Tsarevets, Baba Vida and Belogradchik, Rila, Bachkovo, Rozhen and Troyan monasteries, cave churches in Ivanovo, the summer residence of the Bulgarian kings Euxinograd, the house-monument of Buzludzha on the top of the Balkan Mountains and the bas-relief of the Madaar Horseman. For architectural sights we also recommend going to Sofia, Plovdiv, Nessebar, Sozopol and Balchik.
Rila Monastery
In the period from December to February, tourists come to the ski resorts of Bulgaria, and from March to September - to the beach resorts. The most famous ski resorts are Pamporovo, Bansko and Borovets; the most famous beach resorts are Sozopol, Albena, Sunny Beach, Golden Sands, etc.
Romantic people will be interested in the Valley of Roses, not far from the city of Kazanlak.
Abandoned house-monument Buzludzha
Bulgaria is a country that boggles the imagination. It’s incredibly cozy here, you don’t want to leave. And there are plenty of attractions here - it will take more than one day to explore them. The excursion will consist mainly of visiting the most interesting ancient cities, which have been standing for more than one century.
Sofia is one of the most famous towns in Bulgaria, surprising with its church architecture. And the Church of St. George, made of red brick, amazes with its beauty. Her age is quite respectable - the frescoes on inside The domes have been pleasing to the surrounding eye for about ten centuries in a row. The city of Gabrovo is the world “capital of laughter”, interesting for its traditions. It houses an ethnographic museum, by visiting which you can get acquainted with the culture and cuisine of the people.
In general, a holiday in Bulgaria will allow you to get to know the culture and history of this country better. But your adventures in this country do not end there.
Ski resorts, which are extremely popular, will arouse your great interest (naturally, in the cold season - while there is snow). Variety of routes, good equipment– all this will allow you to have an unforgettable holiday in the mountains. If you are a beginner and have decided to try skiing for the first time, then there are special ski schools for this. They conduct both group and individual sessions, including with Russian-speaking instructors.
Detailed map of Bulgaria in Russian. Roads. Cities
Many seaside resorts in Bulgaria have expensive medical equipment that allows them to carry out certain treatments. And the prices will pleasantly surprise you.
In general, a holiday in Bulgaria will leave a lot pleasant memories– swimming in the sea or skiing, excursions to ancient cities, as well as medical sanatoriums will significantly increase your vitality and help you have a good rest. You won't regret spending a few weeks in this amazing country!
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Every year the flow of tourists to Bulgaria growing. This is not an accident, because the cities and resorts of the country combine ancient history and modern service, mild climate and local residents who speak Russian well. The Bulgarian coast is famous for its sandy beaches and developed inexpensive resorts.
Bulgaria with seas on a world map close-up
- ancient country , its history goes back more than 1300 years. Now it is a modern, dynamically developing state, which has been part of the European Union since 2007.
Where is it located and who does it border with?
The Republic of Bulgaria is located on southeast Europe in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders on the southeast, south, southwest, west and north.
Bulgaria is located on west coast Black Sea.
Length coastline The Black Sea coast is more than 400 kilometers long.
How to get there?
There are several ways to get to Bulgaria:
- By plane. During the week, about 10 regular flights fly from Sofia from many other Russian cities, primarily to coastal cities;
- By train. You can get to Sofia by direct train across the countries of Eastern Europe. The train takes more than 2 days to reach the Bulgarian capital;
- By car. The route along highways will be more than 2,200 kilometers. On the way you will have to cross at least 3-4 state borders depending on the chosen path.
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To visit Bulgaria you need a Bulgarian or Schengen visa.
Read more in how and in what period of time you can fly to Bulgaria.
Map of cities and resorts
Bulgaria is a country with a small population, just over 7 million people.
Major centers
The largest cities in Bulgaria are:
- State capital city Sofia- almost 1 million 200 thousand people;
- The main port of the country is Varna with a population of 375 thousand inhabitants;
- Plovdiv- one of the oldest cities in Europe, founded by the Romans, population about 340 thousand people;
- Burgas, another port with 210 thousand inhabitants.
Black Sea coast
Of the approximately 400 kilometers of Bulgaria, 120 are occupied by sandy beaches.
- Another significant Bulgarian resort is "Golden Sands", located near Varna. Located on the territory national park the resort has a mild climate and golden beaches stretching 3.5 kilometers along the coast. Vacationers have access to numerous hotels, sanatoriums, water and mud baths. Golden Sands is considered a rather noisy resort with an active nightlife.
- Not far from Golden Sands is the third most popular resort in Bulgaria - Albena, located on the territory of the Baltata nature reserve. Albena is home to the largest balneological center in Bulgaria. This is the most popular Bulgarian resort among European tourists.
- Small resort town Kavarna, located north of Varna, attracts history buffs, because a settlement on this site was founded in ancient times. In addition, Kavarna is famous for its rock festival.
"Sunny Beach"- the largest resort center in Bulgaria, located 40 kilometers north of Burgas between the village of Vlas and the town of Nessebar in a picturesque bay.
The best Bulgarian resort has been operating since 1958 and offers tourists more than 200 hotels and 2 campsites.
Local sandy beaches, stretching for more than 10 kilometers along the coast, annually receive Blue flag - international prize for the cleanliness of the water, the quality of the beaches and the safety of swimming.
The water temperature during the season reaches 26 degrees, average temperature air - 27 degrees above zero. At the service of tourists offered: a water park, water activities and attractions, swimming pools, equestrian base, tennis courts, amusement park, night clubs, summer theater, casinos, bowling clubs, mini golf, cinemas, cafes, restaurants and much more.
The resort hosts various music festivals and show programs. Resort safe for children- entrance to sea water gradual. If you are on vacation, then if you wish, you can leave your child at a local kindergarten from an experienced teacher.
Bulgaria is a country with a culture close to us and similar language, but there are features that you need to know when visiting it:
- Get used to Bulgarian gestures. Probably everyone has heard that in Bulgaria, nodding your head means “no”, and shaking your head from side to side means “yes”. When traveling to Bulgarian resorts, you will have to remember this feature;
- Be more careful when communicating with local residents. Bulgarian and Russian languages are similar, but some identical words have different or even opposite meaning . For example, the Bulgarian word “pravo” in Russian means straight, and “stol” means “chair”;
- Buy something interesting as a souvenir. Bulgaria is a fairly inexpensive country with good choice like , there and ordinary goods;
- Visit historical ones, for example, the Roman Amphitheater in Plovdiv or the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia.
In particular, you can buy cosmetics based on rose oil, because it’s not for nothing that Bulgaria is called the land of roses.
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Bulgaria - European state in the east of the Balkan Peninsula. The area of the country is almost 111 thousand square meters. km, population - more than 7 million people. The country borders on, and is washed by the waters of the Black Sea.
The uniqueness of Bulgaria lies in the richness of landscapes in a small area. The country has lowlands, hills, plains, mountains, valleys, deep gorges and sea beaches. Alternating mountainous and flat areas run across the entire country from east to west. There are three in Bulgaria mountain systems: Pirin, Rila and Rhodopes. The hills on the Black Sea coast become higher to the west and gradually turn into highlands. Average height landscape - 470 m. The most high area Balkan Peninsula - Rila ridge with Mount Musala (2,925 m). The area is dominated by bare rocks and alpine lakes, with alpine meadows below. The Pirin ridge with Vihren peak (2,915 m) is also characterized by rocky slopes.
Bulgaria's climate is as diverse as its landscape - the country is located in the continental and Mediterranean zones. Natural barriers in the form of mountains create contrasts in weather over small areas. Continental climate It is more pronounced in winter with snowfalls and frosts; in summer, the influence of the Mediterranean climate is expressed in hot and dry weather. The influence of the Black Sea is felt only on the coast.