Popular travel destinations in Bulgaria

• Sofia

  The capital of Bulgaria, Sofia is one of the oldest European settlements, and boasts history from numerous eras. While the center is dominated by neo-classical Stalinist architecture, visitors will be charmed with a closer look into the city life. Near mosques and churches, cobbled streets hold thriving bazaars, open-air cafes, streets musicians playing traditional folk music, and gypsies selling flowers on the corners.

• Varna

  Varna is the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, third-largest in Bulgaria. Commonly referred to as the marine (or summer) capital of Bulgaria, Varna is a major tourist destination, university centre, seaport, and headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy. Varna has some of the finest and oldest museums, professional arts companies, and arts festivals in the nation. Over the past few decades, it developed as a festival centre of international standing.

• Plovdiv

  Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria. It is the administrative centre of Plovdiv Province in southern Bulgaria, as well as the largest and most important city of the historical region of Upper Thrace. The city is an important economic, transport, cultural and educational centre. There are many remains preserved from Antiquity such as the Ancient amphitheatre or Roman odeon.

• Albena

  Albena is a major Black Sea resort in northeastern Bulgaria, situated 12 km from Balchik and 30 km from Varna. Albena is one of the purpose-built resorts on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast and has a uniform and unique architectural style. Albena is located close to other tourist, cultural and commercial centres and in the same time remains within well-preserved natural surroundings.

• Sozopol

  Sozopol is a ancient town and seaside resort located 15 km south of Burgas on the southern Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, in Bulgaria. Today the town is mostly a seaside resort known for the Apollonia art and film festival and is named after one of Sozopol's ancient names. The busiest times of the year are the summer months, ranging from May to September as tourists from around the world come to enjoy the weather, sandy beaches, history and culture, fusion cuisine  and atmosphere of the colourful resort.

• Burgas