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Lakeside guesthouses, spa resorts and ethnographic villages are a hit for the Christmas holidays

This year, the search for offers for Christmas and New Year started as early as the end of August, with preferences directed mostly to guest houses near Bulgaria's mountain resorts. " Ten years ago, it was quite normal for Bulgarians to rent houses for..

published on 12/20/23 7:15 AM

Winter season opens in Bansko

The start will be given to the winter tourist season in Bansko with a diverse sporting, music and culinary programme. The skiing legends Deborah Compagnoni and Marc Girardelli, who will be guests at the official opening, will take part in the mass..

published on 12/16/23 10:29 AM

Director Emmanuel Rondeau presents "The Circle of Life in the Rhodope Mountains"

On December 14, at 17:00 CET, the team of the Rewilding Rhodopes Foundation invites us to the world online premiere of the documentary "The Circle of Life in the Rhodope Mountains", which is the work of French director Emmanuel Rondeau. This is the..

published on 12/14/23 2:15 PM

Check which are Bulgaria’s best mountain huts in 2023

More than 25,000 Bulgarians voted in the Mountain Hut of the Year, 2023 contest which closed a few days ago. More than 70 huts and shelters, located in some of the most beautiful parts of Bulgaria’s mountains, vied for the prestigious award. The..

updated on 12/11/23 10:20 AM

Snow-covered Pamporovo anticipates the opening of the ski season

The snow cover in Bulgaria's Pamporovo ski resort is about 20 cm and the snowfall continues, reported the Mountain Rescue Service.  The minimum temperature measured on the morning of December 8 under Mount Rozhen is -6 Celsius. If the low..

published on 12/8/23 10:28 AM
Rumen Draganov

There are huge differences in tourist prices for the holiday season, Rumen Draganov says

“We should stick to the 2022 holiday season budgets. There is no reason to pay more during the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays,” said Rumen Draganov, Director of the Institute for Analysis and Assessment in Tourism in an interview with the..

published on 11/30/23 11:48 AM
Rumen Draganov

Bulgarian tourism expects a strong winter season

European and global tourism grew by 3.7%. Bulgaria performs well in this segment. The new winter season is expected to repeat last year's occupancy. There will even be a small increase, Rumen Draganov, Director at the Institute for Analysis and..

published on 11/28/23 12:17 PM

Bulgaria presents its opportunities for year-round health tourism in ‎Austria

The opportunities for year-round health tourism in Bulgaria were presented in ‎Austria , with the emphasis being placed on medical/SPA and wellness ‎destinations. The event was held with the support of the Bulgarian Ministry of ‎Tourism and with the..

published on 11/23/23 3:30 PM
Baba Vida Fortress

History, wine and nature - Vidin as an attractive destination for cruise trips

“ Discover Baba Vida Fortress, the largest preserved medieval castle in Bulgaria. Alternatively, visit a local home for a demonstration of making traditional Bulgarian yogurt and banitsa pastry. " This is how one the leading..

published on 11/20/23 2:35 PM

Gyullek waterfall – the magnificent “secret” tucked away in the Eastern Rhodopes

In a breathtakingly beautiful corner of the Rhodope Mountain there rises a veritable wonder of nature – the Gyullek waterfall. Few people are even aware that it is there, as it is very much off the beaten track. But more and more tourists have..

published on 11/18/23 8:45 AM