Zhechka Trifonova

Bulgaria is a small country and often its treasures are neglected because of larger and more popular tourism destinations. But once travelers set foot onto this beautiful land, they will be amazed with the thousands of years of history, cultural diversity, warm people, well-established and preserved traditions and spectacular nature. Did you know Bulgaria has over 100 active monasteries, over 40 mountains, and a myriad of thermal water springs that rank the country third in Europe in mineral water sources? Add the numerous ancient sanctuaries and tombs, nature phenomena, rural and ethnographic regions, fortresses, museums, caves, seaside attractions, extreme sports clubs and recreational centers, and you will get an idea of the large number of tourism opportunities in the country. We have prepared a concise overview of both the popular and the little known destinations and a little something for everyone’s taste. The text is up-to-date, written by Bulgarians and lavishly illustrated with photographs.