Bulgaria
Located in SouthEast Europe. Bulgaria covers the NorthEast section of the
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Balkan Peninsula. A land of as much diversity in landscape, as in the people… Bulgaria is a haven for anyone wishing to explore a relatively untouched area of Europe.
In the northern-hemisphere winter, Samokov, Borovets, Bansko and Pamporovo have become popular ski-resorts. Summer resorts exist on the Black Sea at Sozopol, Nessebur, Golden Sands, Sunny Beach, Sveti Vlas, Albena, Saints Constantine and Helena and many others. Spa resorts such as Bankya, Hisarya, Sandanski, Velingrad, Varshets and many others attract visitors throughout the year. Bulgaria has established itself as an attractive tourist destination due mainly to prices much lower that those of Western Europe.
Beach-resorts attract tourists from Germany, Romania, Russia, Scandinavia, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The ski-resorts have become a preferred destination for British and Irish tourists.
As a country with a historical and cultural heritage, and attractive natural landscapes, Bulgaria has become a desired tourist destination, with this industry, proving to be a major source of economic growth. Tourists from the top three countries of origin — Greece, Romania and Germany — account fora high percentage of all visitors.
The country has many historical cities and towns, summer beaches, and mountain ski resorts. New types of tourism, including cultural, architectural and historic tours, eco-tourism, and adventure tours, expand the range of services available to visitors.
For the more adventurous, active recreation, such as backpacking and biking, provides a close connection with nature. Climbers scale the granite mountains of Rila, Pirin and the Balkan. Hikers enjoy the mountains of Vitosha and the Rhodopes – the latter the mythical birthplace of Orpheus.
Situated at the crossroads of the East and West, Bulgarian territory has hosted many civilizations – Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, Slavs, Proto-Bulgarians, and Ottomans.
Bulgaria attracts millions of visitors every year… and tourism in Bulgaria makes a major contribution towards the country’s annual economic growth
