Articles about Bulgaria

Planning a trip to Bulgaria? Browse our articles for information about this Black Sea destination, including guides to cuisine, partying on Sunny Beach, and visiting the top UNESCO sites Bulgaria has to offer. Our informative articles feature all you need to know about this fascinating country.

Sunny Beach party guide

The eight-kilometre stretch of vibrant shore in Bulgaria they call Sunny Beach has gained a solid reputation as the next big party capital, hot on the heels of Ibiza and Ayia Napa. That reputation is richly earned, because Sunny Beach is capable of offering just as much of the glorious sunshine, blazing nightlife and all-night beach parties as any of those leading nightlife hotspots elsewhere. To help matters more, it’s often a great deal cheaper too.

Exploring Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast

Although the cities, woodlands and sunshine of Bulgaria are actively enjoyed by countless holidaymakers every year, it’s the beaches that really entice us. Along the eastern edges of the country the coastline curls from Turkey‘s borders in the south to Romania’s in the north. Huddled against the Black Sea, the shorelines are some of Europe’s most glorious beach holiday destinations. Below, find a brief overview of what you can expect from Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast.

Bulgarian cuisine explored

Holidays to Bulgaria offer a fascinating mix of contrasts and this includes when sampling the delicious food and drink. There are a wide range of regional dishes which vary depending on the local landscape and what can be grown. And on top of that, national dishes have been developed over the centuries from Russian, Italian, Greek, Indian and Middle Eastern dishes. This makes traditional Bulgarian cuisine very tasty and extremely diverse.

Culture and traditions of Bulgaria

Holidays in Bulgaria offer a range of cultural destinations from gorgeous seaside resorts like Obzor Beach, to several UNESCO World Heritage sites including the entire ancient town of Nessebar.

Skiing in Bulgaria

For many of us, a holiday to Bulgaria is an opportunity to relax by some of the most welcoming shores in Europe. But there’s more to this country than relaxing on the shore of Obzor Beach or museum trips in Nessebar. Bulgaria is quickly becoming one of the top places for a skiing holiday. With that in mind, we’ve put together a brief guide of the best ski resorts in the country.