Bulgaria is a beautiful, interesting and engaging country. Bulgaria emerged from a communist regime on 10th November 1989 and since then the country has undergone a rapid transformation and today continues to develop strongly.
Situated in Southeastern Europe, Bulgaria occupies the northeastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. The country’s total territory is 111,000 sq. km. It has a 378 km borderline with the Black Sea to the east. Bulgaria also neighbors Macedonia and Serbia and Montenegro to the west, Romania to the north and Greece and Turkey to the south.
Much of the Black sea coast is covered by long beaches with fine white sand. The sea itself is non-tidal, less salty and warmer than the Mediterranean. The summer season is from May to September, where temperatures average between 22-30oC. When temperatures are high, the black sea usually creates a beautiful cooling sea breeze.
The Tourisim sector is booming. Tourist numbers have more than doubled over the past five years and this growth is set to continue.
Bulgaria is famous for its natural hot mineral water springs – 1600 of them altogether. The country is also very rich in ancient monuments and artifacts from different epochs in its 1300 year old history and beyond. Thracians, Romans, Slavs, Greeks and Turks have left their mark and heritage to be appreciated by locals and tourists alike. The country has 9 UNESCO World Culture Heritage sites. Numerous monasteries, churches and mosques, some having hundreds of years of history, present a compelling attraction to every tourist.
Whether you are visiting Bulgaria for a holiday or for an extended period of time, this section contains valuable information on topics including transit visas, airline information, medical insurance and hospitals, transport options and taxi companies and national holidays.
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