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Early records inform us that the city of Sofia as we know it today was known as Serdica. People from this region are supposed to be related to the Thracian Serdi tribe. Other names for Sofia have been known to be Triaditsa and Serdets. This central Balkan city, located in west Bulgaria, happens to be a lovely pristine spot practically hemmed in by verdurous mountains. To get into the city you need to get through three mountain passes. Several low rivers criss-cross the city including the Perlovska and the Vladaya that later merges with the Iskar River flowing nearby.
Most visitors, on gaining entry into Sofia, are left speechless thanks to the gorgeous mountain ridges, crags and cliffs. Against the velvety green and undulating landscape nestle houses with turreted rooftops making the Bulgarian capital look even more picturesque. Read the rest of this entry »
Beautiful mountains. Quaint villages. Europe is filled with sights that delight tourists and locals alike and non more beautiful than Bansko, Bulgaria. Bulgaria in general is both beautiful and picturesque and is also rich in culture. A big part of that culture is to enjoy the natural beauty around them. And for a lot of people, that means skiing. Skiing in Bansko, Bulgaria is a great way to enjoy Bulgaria’s top ski resort area.
Why is skiing in Bansko, Bulgaria so special? Well for starters, it boasts a brand new ski resort area. The buildings are new and designed to allow the maximum comfort of the guests. The ski season also lasts for a while, up until May, and the area is blessed with plenty of snow to make the area desirable for skiers. Read the rest of this entry »
We have decided to offer you a selection of some of the best Bulgarian songs and images, as found online. And with this selection we will try to offer you to discover Bulgaria and travel through its musical tradition and songs.
And this week we present to you Taya songs poignantly Wine Pie with some brilliant images from Bulgaria
We have decided to offer you a selection of some of the best Bulgarian songs and images, as found online. And with this selection we will try to offer you to discover Bulgaria and travel through its musical tradition and songs.
And this week we present to you Bulgaria – Glorious and Beautiful with some brilliant images from Bulgaria.
Sofia is Europe’s second oldest capital city and 7000 years of history have shaped it a very unique way. Currently, it’s by far one of Europe’s most picturesque cities and its close proximity to Mount Vitosha makes the scenery even more gorgeous. Sofia is a cool and thriving city and here you can have a real on-budget stag do in Europe.
Sofia offers great value for money, an extensive selection of outdoor challenges to keep you busy throughout the daytime and a vibrant nightlife scene that revolves around the numerous bars and nightclubs. Day or evening, the many bars and cafés scattered throughout the city are rammed, condensing a mixed clientele of local crowd, ex-pats, staggers and the usual profusion of gorgeous girls. Read the rest of this entry »
We have decided to offer you a selection of some of the best Bulgarian songs and images, as found online. And with this selection we will try to offer you to discover Bulgaria and travel through its musical tradition and songs.
And this week we present to you Bulgaria in colour with some brilliant images from Bulgaria
The climate here is mild in winter with snow cover from December to April but there is plenty of snow around. The Bulgarian government has recently committed to developing the resort further under a scheme called ‘Super Borovets’, with the aim of turning it into a world-class, year-round resort.
Skiing in Borovets
Although a well established resort, Borovets has all the facilities and comforts of a modern winter sports centre. The resort has hosted the Alpine ski World Cup twice and offers visitors a wide range of world-class ski runs to suit all abilities from novice to expert. Skiers here can also take part in cross-country skiing, ski-doo, ice skating, snowboarding, biathlons and ski jumping. The biathlon track here is held to be one of the best in Europe.
The resort’s ski facilities are excellent and will be improved further during the ‘Super Borovets’ initiative. The resort has around 19 ski runs split into three areas (Sitniakoyo, Markoudzhik and Yastrebets). International signs and markings are used across the resort which well maintained and serviced. There are a range of lifts including a gondola, chair lifts, drag lifts and baby drag lifts.
By Andrea Elliott The current low level of property prices in Bulgaria, along with its fast-growing economy and the extensive inward investment it is attracting, combine to make the Bulgarian housing market one of Europe’s most bullish opportunities. However, it is not only the low prices that are attracting investors. The tourist potential, as well – [Photograph by Nick Hutt ]- as Bulgaria’s recent entry into the European Union, indicates significant price growth in the future and so makes Bulgaria a compelling choice for the property investor.
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) describes Bulgaria as one of the most appealing ‘new faces’ in the tourism industry today. The WTO also makes bold predictions for tourism figures, predicting in excess of 20 million tourists annually visiting Bulgaria by 2010, making it one of the world’s greatest emerging markets. This has obvious positive repercussions for the investment market. Photograph by Nick Hutt ;The increased exposure enjoyed by Bulgaria recently as a tourist destination is a significant advantage to its economy in its own right, and has led to a dramatic increase in visitor numbers. Statistics gathered by the National Statistical Institute (NSI) of Bulgaria shows that between 2000 and 2004 the country saw a 70% increase in foreign visitors (with a 90% increase from EU visitors), including a rise of 20% in 2002 when other, traditionally popular, destinations were suffering a drastic downtown in numbers. Visits to Bulgaria by foreign tourists rose steadily from January to September 2006, according to the NSI, generating increasing demand for rental properties in the country. A combination of well-developed and constantly expanding summer resorts, first-rate ski resorts with guaranteed winter snowfall, and opportunities for city breaks ensure a solid and sustained growth in visitor numbers. Read the rest of this entry »
• Language: Bulgarian
• Capital: Sofia
• Exchange rate: € 1 = 1.95BGN (Bulgarian Leva)
• Visas: Work visa and visitor visa for more than 30 days
• Time difference: +2 GMT
• Major airports: Sofia, Varna, Bourgas and Plovdiv
• Dialling code: 00 359
The current low level of property prices in Bulgaria, along with its fast-growing economy and the extensive inward investment it is attracting, combine to make the Bulgarian housing market one of Europe’s most bullish opportunities. However, it is not only the low prices that are attracting investors. The tourist potential, as well – [Photograph by 
