Bulgaria Cheap Packaged Holidays, Hotels And Flights

Bulgaria Holidays

Bulgaria is rapidly growing in popularity with tourists, offering everything from spectacular mountains, beautiful sandy beaches, traditional villages and lively party areas.

Bulgaria's sandy Black Sea Coast shows its miles of stunning beaches and pictureque bays off perfectly and is famous for long hot summers. If you are looking for an energetic break then its hiking trails and horse ridings routes allow you to travel through Bulgaria's mountainous and forested landscapes, including the Rila and Pirin Mountains which are home to bears, lynx, rare birds and many other wildlife.

Bulgaria's cities are bustling with activities and nightlife, the capital Sofia has beautiful parks, alfresco bars, museums, and National Revival architectural treasures and Roman remains of Plovdiv. However if you are looking for a more relaxing break, Bulgaria also has a number of traditional villages for those who wish to delight in its unique and living folklore and historical and cultural monuments to discover.

Bulgaria Facts

* Bulgaria is in Southeastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea between Romania and Turkey

* The Capital of Bulgaria is Sofia

* Bordering countries are Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, Turkey

* Bulgaria's international airports are Sofia, Varna and Burgas

* The total are of Bulgaria is 110,910 sq km (land:110,550 sq km, water: 360 sq km)

* The population of Bulgaria is 7.8 million

* The main languages in Bulgaria are Bulgarian, Turkish and Roman

* The main religions in Bulgaria are Bulgarian Orthodox and Muslim

* The currency in Bulgaria is the Bulgarian Lev

* The climate in Bulgaria is relatively cold winters, hot and dry summers

* Bulgaria sees approximately 8 million visitors per year

Shopping in Bulgaria

Bulgaria has dramatically improved its shopping experience over recent years and has seen the arrival of high street brands and big names in couture to its main shopping areas so whether you are looking for clothes, cosmetics, accessories or shoes you will find what you are looking for. Real Bulgarian made products such as its famous textiles, handicrafts, embroidery, art, carpet and wood carving, can be found at the local markets which are popular for their many bargains.

Restaurants in Bulgaria

Bulgaria caters for everyone with a wide range of restaurants from fast food chains to traditional Bulgarian dishes. For those who like a drink with their meal, Bulgaria is famous for its wine production, with the east coast known for its whites including Dimyat, Muscat Ottonel, Uni Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc. Popular dishes include a Shopska salad made from tomatoes, cucumber, onion and feta cheese, while other traditional dishes include the cheese pie, banitsa, stuffed vine leaves called sarmi, and the meat and vegetable stew, kavarma. However if you want something less unusual you will find restaurants serving everything from Italian to Chinese.

Nightlife in Bulgaria

Bulgaria has developed a strong nightlife, with discos and clubs plentiful in the main towns. Open until 5 or 6 am you will find a variety of mucic, dance, classical concerts and much more. Sweik and Chevermoto are the two most popular clubs in Sofia, playing various types of techno music and "chalga". Chalga is very popular among the people which also act as a source of Bulgarian entertainment. The Sweik pub of Bulgaria offers live music, exotic combination of beer served with international cuisine. This is an ideal place to enjoy the night life in Sofia. Another unique place of Bulgarian entertainment is the Chevermeto pub offering delectable dishes along with great music.