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Mystery shrouds the rock phenomenon of the Stone Forest near Varna

They delight the eye, grant wishes and heal. Thousands of rock pillars, large and small, resembling people, plants or strange animals, are scattered over a vast area of 50 square kilometres near the port city of Varna. Their origin is still not fully..

published on 9/5/24 9:47 AM
The Bulgarian pavilion at the International French Travel Market (IFTM) Top Resa 2023.

Three Bulgarian municipalities participate at IFTM Top Resa 2024 in Paris

Pomorie, Varna and Sofia are representing Bulgaria at the Bulgarian pavilion during the International French Travel Market (IFTM) Top Resa 2024 in Paris, alongside five other tourism companies.  The Bulgarian participation in the event, which..

published on 9/4/24 12:17 PM

Malyovitsa, one of the most popular high-mountain huts turns 90!

Located in the Northwestern portion of Mount Rila in the valley of the River Malyovitsa, the mountain hut called Malyovitsa is among the most popular huts for hikers in Bulgaria. There they can take a breather, have something to eat, and use it as a..

published on 9/2/24 3:07 PM

Travel slowly, rest actively, or how rural tourism in Bulgaria enters a new phase

Old Bulgarian villages with cozy guest houses, silence, walks in nature and delicious homemade food. Rural tourism is becoming a preferred form of recreation, especially among families and young people who choose an eco-friendly lifestyle and want to..

published on 8/27/24 9:54 AM

Albena resort celebrates its 55th anniversary

Albena resort celebrated its 55th anniversary with 11,000 tourists, most of them from the Scandinavian countries, reported BTA. The number of tourists from France, Czechia and Poland have also increased. There are as many Bulgarian and Romanian..

published on 8/26/24 10:26 AM

"Vitosha Run" - from the centre of Sofia to Cherni Vrah this Sunday

Some of the best mountain runners in Bulgaria will try to break the records of the last 13 years at the mountain race to Cherni Vrah this Sunday. The athletes will try to cover the distance from the centre of Sofia to the Cherni Vrah peak in less than..

published on 8/23/24 7:20 AM

Efforts to put episcopal basilica of Philippopolis on UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list

The episcopal basilica of Philippopolis is a vivid example of how Bulgarian tourism can be assisted, said caretaker Minister of Tourism Evtim Miloshev during a meeting with the President of the America for Bulgaria Foundation Nancy Schiller...

published on 8/22/24 9:32 AM

Kite Festival to take place in Varvara

Varvara Kite Festival includes master classes, photo exhibition and summer cinema for children. The fourth edition will be held on August 18 and 19 in the resort village of Varvara, the organizers announced. The event is organized with the support..

published on 8/17/24 6:55 AM

When the palate travels back in time – gastro tours are growing more and more popular with the young

They say that if you want to get to know a place you have to see it with your eyes but also taste it with your palate. Every village in Bulgaria, every town has its own flavour and aroma. One of the ways to get to know them are the gastro routes which..

updated on 8/16/24 10:10 AM

Chief assistant professor Radoslav Yordanov: The best way to get to know the Danube is to "dive" into it

Summer can be unforgettable not only with a holiday by the sea, but also with a walk to the wild beaches of the Danube. Each of the towns along the banks of the great river has its own place where one can spread an umbrella and step..

published on 8/14/24 2:35 PM