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Village Tourism

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Rural tourism is the best way to get to know the traditions of Bulgaria. Through their stay in a village house, tourists can come to appreciate traditional Bulgarian lifestyles and the culture of the country. The hospitability of Bulgarians, the unique local cuisine, the well-preserved folkways, customs and crafts, the architectural reserves settlements and the beautiful surroundings all contribute to make rural tourism in Bulgaria memorable. Usually guests are accommodated in an house built in the 19th or early 20th century, and a part of the rich experience is the…

Nesebar

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The town of Nesebar (with a population of 10 000 people) is situated on the Black Sea Shore, 36 km northeast of Burgas. It is close to another big Bulgarian resort – Slanchev bryag (Sunny Beach). Nesebar Region has a temperate continental climate. The average temperature in the month of July is +23.1°C, and +2°C in January. The month with most precipitation is September. July and August are characterised by dry weather. The town was established more than 3200 years ago. Thracians settled there at the end of the Bronze…

Mountain/Ski Tourism

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Exceptionally rich biodiversity, natural parks, unique natural landmarks, impressive caves and canyons, glacial lakes – it is difficult to describe how multi-faced and wonderful is Bulgaria’s nature. Here every admirer of beautiful views and the close touch of nature can find their paradise. Excellent conditions have been established for all kinds of ecologically friendly activities – hiking, mountain crossing, observation of birds, animals and plants, visiting of natural landmarks and many others. Basic and leading, however, is always the thought of preserving and protecting nature. In terms of biodiversity, Bulgaria…

Ecological Tourism

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Exceptionally rich biodiversity, natural parks, unique natural landmarks, impressive caves and canyons, glacial lakes – it is difficult to describe how multi-faced and wonderful is Bulgaria’s nature. Here every admirer of beautiful views and the close touch of nature can find their paradise. Excellent conditions have been established for all kinds of ecologically friendly activities – hiking, mountain crossing, observation of birds, animals and plants, visiting of natural landmarks and many others. Basic and leading, however, is always the thought of preserving and protecting nature. In terms of biodiversity, Bulgaria…

Bulgarian Resorts

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There are many resorts in Bulgaria, and they are exceptionally diverse. The following resorts are located along the Black Sea: Rusalka, Albena, Kranevo, Golden Sands, Riviera, Chayka, Sunny Day, St. Konstantin and St. Helena, St. Iliya, Obzor, Sunny Beach, Elenite, Dyuni, Nesebar, Ravda, Kiten, Pomorie, Primorsko, Chernomorets, Sozopol, Lozenets, Tsarevo, Ahtopol and Sinemorets. The holiday settlement Rusalka began as a member of the French resort corporation Club Med (Club Méditerranée). It is located in the natural park Tauk Liman. In Albena, tourists can enjoy beaches that are more than five…

Balneology, SPA and Wellness

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The healing power of mineral springs has been recognized since the time of the Thracians, who were renowned as healers. “The Holy Springs of Thrace” were famous throughout the Roman Empire. Few countries in Europe can rival Bulgaria’s spa, balneological and wellness tourism, with its abundance and diversity of thermal mineral waters and curative mud deposits. There are more than 550 known sources with 1,600 springs that have a total capacity of 4,900 per second. Predominant are waters with low mineral content – 66.7% of the springs, as opposed to…

Cultural Tourism in Bulgaria

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Bulgaria is a country with thousands of years of history and a cultural heritage that embraces ancient civilizations. Visitors will find much to interest them in the country’s history, culture, ethnography, religion, architecture and the arts. Unique archaeological sites abound throughout the country – ancient settlement mounds from the Neolithic age, Thracian sanctuaries and tombs, remains of Roman cities, Byzantine and Medieval fortresses, architectural reserves, ethnographic complexes, churches and monasteries, Tekkes (mosques), among many others. Despite the fact that it occupies only 2% of Europe’s territory, about 40,000 historical monuments…

The Trigrad Gorge

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The Trigrad Gorge is a 7-kilometer defile north of the village Trigrad, beneath towering marble cliffs cut over millions of years by the Trigrad River. The gorge was declared a protected reserve by Decree № 4021 on December 6, 1963. In places, the cliffs are some 300 meters apart, but in a considerable portion of the gorge, for some 2-3 km, they are only separated by about 100 meters. On the western side of the gorge, the cliffs rise roughly 180 meters, while on the east they are 300-350 meters…

Kremona – 100 years of guitar making, craftsmanship, and love for music.

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Kremona is a European company founded in Kazanlak, Bulgaria, by Dimitar Georgiev in 1924. Recognized for superb build quality and expansive tone, Kremona instruments have been the trusted choice of musicians worldwide for over a century. Handcrafted with precision and passion, these incredible instruments offer unparalleled value in the music world. The history of Kremona begins with founder Dimitar Georgiev. He was a talented gunsmith and mechanical engineer, drafted into the Bulgarian army during WWI. Georgiev played the mandolin and brought it with him on deployments. Being mechanically inclined, he…

Botanical.eu

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Botanical is one of the leading companies in Bulgaria for processing dried herbs and fruits and the producing tea. We are a family business with more than 25 years of history. With fresh ideas and high professionalism, we ensure the quality of raw materials at every stage, from their reception to the shipment of the finished product. We have loyal customers in more than 15 countries. BOTANICAL is a brand you can trust. Since early 2014, “”BOTANICAL EU”” Ltd. has been certified by IFS food – ver. 6 by SGS…