Legend has it that when God handed out land to different peoples, he forgot about the Bulgarians. To set things right, he took a piece of paradise and gave it to them.
- Mountains and ski resorts
- Seaside resorts and the Black Sea coast
- Spa resorts and health resorts in Bulgaria
- Rural and eco-tourism locations
- Cultural and archeological places of interest
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Cultural and archeological places of interest
Bulgaria has a rich history. Many visitors find time to journey to many of the cultural sites dotted throughout Bulgaria. Some of the most important archaeological sites in Europe are located within Bulgaria's borders with new discoveries still being made. Combined with the rich religious heritage of the region, there is no shortage of sites to visit.
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Rural and eco-tourism locations
Many Bulgarian villages, which have preserved their traditional appearance and genuine spirit, situated in environmentally clean regions, open their doors with hospitality to those willing to share the preserved rich Bulgarian traditions and folklore, agriculture, delicious and varied local cuisine, preserved old crafts, the forthright human relations.
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Spa resorts and health resorts in Bulgaria
The curative properties of the Bulgarian mineral waters were known and used from antiquity. Ancient mineral complexes were built near the mineral springs:
- Hisaria - ancient Augusta;
- Kyustendil - ancient Pautalia,
- Bourgas mineral baths - Aque Kalite, later Thermopiles;
- Sapareva Banya - Germaneia;
- The Sliven Baths - Tanzos;
- Sofia - Ulpia Serdika.
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Seaside resorts and the Black Sea coast
With a coastline of 354 km along the Black Sea, Bulgaria attracts many tourists and property buyers. Most popular areas of interest for foreign property buyers and investors are the newly built resorts and the ancient cities at the Black sea.
Characteristic for the Bulgarian coast are the long marvelous beaches, calm sea, clear water and healthy air, fine golden sand and natural dunes, mineral water springs, blue flag winning resorts, holiday villages and campsites.
Average air temperature in the summer is about 28°C, water temperature - 25°C. There are more than 240 hours of sunshine in May and September and more than 300 hours in July and August. The two international airports of Varna and Burgas connects the Bulgarian Riviera to the world.
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Mountains and ski resorts
Rugged snow-capped peaks and soft green slopes, cool forests carrying the aroma of herbs and wild fruit, quick-flowing rivers and crystal-clear blue lakes, mineral springs and bio-reserves, rare plants and game, large ski resorts and small picturesque villages with living traditions and folklore every Bulgarian mountain has its own characteristic appearance, fascination and beautiful name.
Bulgaria has no less than four different mountain ranges, the Stara Planina, the Rhodope, the Rila and the Pirin mountains. Bulgaria now boasts three international quality ski resorts: Pamporovo, Borovets and Bansko. These resorts offer ski tracks up to 2,715 m above sea level with ski runs total up to 75 km.
In summer the mountains continue to attract a large number of visitors with some of the best hiking routes in Europe. Mountain bikers and horse riders are also beginning to discover the attractions of Bulgaria.
The area around Sopot in the Stara Planina also boasts some of the best hand gliding and paragliding conditions in Europe.
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