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Korean youths' videos about Bulgaria get popular on social media, Seoul's ambassador says

" Bulgaria has a great potential to attract tourists from Far Eastern markets. Not only in Sofia, but also in less populated places". This is what Jongin Bae, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Bulgaria, said at a meeting with Bulgarian Minister of..

published on 10/13/23 3:55 PM

UNWTO to publish guide for culinary tourism in Bulgaria

The UN World Tourism Organization will prepare a Culinary Tourism Guide especially for Bulgaria, Secretary General of UNWTO, Zurab Pololikashvili, said at a meeting with Bulgarian Minister of Tourism Zaritsa Dinkova in Madrid...

published on 10/10/23 9:33 AM

Tuzla in Balchik, where estuary healing mud and the Egyptian method can work wonders

The so-called Tuzla in Balchik consists of two lakes located in close proximity to each other, literally meters away from the seashore. Besides being beautiful, the place is healing. The water here is very salty, almost as salty as..

published on 9/28/23 2:05 PM

There will be a plenty of snow in the mountain resort of Pamporovo this winter, local authorities promise

Pamporovo is gearing up for its strongest winter season yet, when it will host the International Ski and Snowboard Federation's Snowboard World Cup for the first time. This was announced by the resort authorities on September 27, when World Tourism Day..

published on 9/27/23 1:55 PM
Markeli fortress

Bicycle trip to Markeli fortress promises an adventure on two wheels

A bicycle tour to the medieval Byzantine fortress Markeli will depart this morning from Karnobat. The event is part of the Balkan Arts Festival. The route along the nearly 20-kilometer track includes descents and ascents, treks on stony terrain. "The..

published on 9/24/23 6:35 AM

Installation with Sofia’s most emblematic symbols welcomes tourists at Sofia airport

In the spirit of the saying, popular in Bulgaria, that “people are judged by their clothes when they come and by their minds when they go”, and on the eve of the Day of Sofia, 17 September, a team of urban enthusiasts decided to clad Bulgaria’s..

published on 9/17/23 6:30 AM

Tripper Travel Guide lists Bulgaria's Naval Museum in Varna as a must-see

The Naval Museum in Bulgaria's coastal city Varna has been included in the Tripper Travel Guide where it is listed among the must-see sights of Varna. In addition, the museum has also received a special certificate from the British tourist..

published on 9/13/23 10:09 AM
The hot geyser fountain in Sapareva Banya

Increase in tourists coming to SPA resorts registered over first 8 months of 2023

Municipalities offering SPA tourism have reported a 12% increase in the number of tourists for the January-20 August period, compared to the same period of last year, Deputy Minister of Tourism Irena Georgieva announced at the opening of the 10 th..

published on 9/12/23 11:54 AM

3 in 1: Sea, mountain and village, the winning combination this season

Where, if not Bulgaria, can you combine a sun-soaked holiday by the sea with the cool and green mountain and the rustic feel of village life? This summer, the guest houses and family hotels offering the 3 in 1 combination were booked 100% this..

updated on 9/5/23 11:58 AM
Campsite Shkorpilovtsi

Bulgaria awaits a "hot" season for camping tourism in September

For the month of September, reservations for caravans, bungalows and campers have almost doubled compared to the same period last year, according to karavani.bg - the largest camping platform in Bulgaria. More than 50% of its users, who..

published on 9/4/23 11:03 AM