Sofia sits in a mountain basin beneath Vitosha, around 380 km from the Black Sea coast. This guide covers 18 things to do, prices in euros, airport transport and the important news that neither Vitosha cable car is currently running.
Bulgaria's southern Black Sea coast boasts measurably warmer and cleaner water than the more famous north. Primorsko is the perfect base: 18 tips from the megalithic shrine of Beglik Tash and a Ropotamo river cruise to the Turkish border at Rezovo.
Varna, Bulgaria is far more than a stopover on the way to Golden Sands. It's the country's third-largest city, home to the world's oldest processed gold and the biggest Roman baths in the Balkans. Here are 20 tips, prices in euros, and traps to avoid.
Head to Nessebar in Bulgaria prepared: we reveal which churches are really open inside, how much parking costs in euros, and why you shouldn't jump in the first taxi.
Discover the 20 most beautiful beaches in Bulgaria – from endless sand dunes and wild coves with no hotels to shallow resorts perfect for families with kids.
Heading to Golden Sands, Bulgaria? Find out how much loungers cost in euros, why to watch out for the hilly terrain, and where to head for the best day trips.