Friday, October 11, 2013

What To See And To Do In Bulgaria?

By Adam Finan


For tourists that have never been to Bulgaria, this country might seem to be too small to offer something exciting, but if they visit it, they will be really amazed of all diversity of adventures it can offer them. There is so much to be seen and done here that the list is endless - summer resorts and beaches, high mountains, beautiful lakes and rivers, meadows and cultural centers to name a few. Bulgarians are known for their hospitality, so they will not only show you their folklore and customs, but will also offer you some of the best traditional meals to taste.

All adventures will find great opportunities during their vacation here. There are so many outdoor recreations and activities that you will definitely wish to stay more. Tourists of any age will enjoy a variety of architectural reserves and historical sites, health and eco tourism, ski vacations, monastery and cultural tours, passive recreation on Black Sea beaches.

The most popular place to visit in Bulgaria is the Black Sea coast, which provides fantastic opportunities for almost all sorts of water related activities. Whether you like diving, snorkeling, water skiing, yachting or surfing, you can find all these water sports in any of the numerous summer resorts located along the coast. The most popular ones are Albena, Golden Sands, Sunny Beach, Nesabar, Pomorie, Primorsko, Kiten, etc. These and many other beach resorts provide options for luxury accommodation and other activities, like sightseeing and bird watching.

Would you like to feel the genuine spirit of this land and take a history tour hunting for customs and traditions of this beautiful region? Then you need to visit some of the small Bulgarian towns and villages, like Arbanassi, Byala Cherkva, Kotel, Strazhitsa, Balgarevo, Tyulenovo, Koprivshtitsa, Bozhentsi to name a few.

No worries, if you have missed the summer season. Bulgaria offers great winter opportunities for those who love skiing. Some of the greatest and the most popular ski resorts on Balkans are located here. These are Bansko, Pamporovo or Borovets, where you will find a lot of ski facilities and luxury accommodation during your winter vacation.

Balneological and spa tourism is also very popular in Bulgaria because of the many mineral sources. One of the most popular balneological resorts is the city of Pavel Bania, located in Central Bulgaria. Tourists from near and far com here to treat various bone diseases under the supervision of experienced therapists.

If you are a nature lover, don't miss the opportunity to visit any of the beautiful Bulgarian mountains, most popular of which are Pirin, Rila and the Rodopi Mountains. You are going to love these nature tours and the sceneries that will be opened before you. Among the most amazing places are the National Park located in Pirin Mountain and Srebarna Lake Reserve, included in UNESCO World Heritage. Various rare plants can be seen there and there are a lot of opportunities for bird watching.

Culture tours in Bulgaria are not less interesting, providing a chance to acquaint tourists with historical past of this beautiful country. You can see how the famous Bulgarian attar of roses is produced near the city of Kazanlak, or watch the work of craftsmen, who make amazing wood-carving, embroidery, knitting and pottery in Etara, an open-air ethnographic museum in the city of Gabrovo. Another opportunity is to attend any of the numerous ballet or opera festivals in one of the major Bulgarian cities.




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