The privileged location between East and West of Bulgaria has endowed the country with a multitude of postcard landscapes —or Instagram photos—. But it is also a country full of spirit, quiet and discreetly cosmopolitan, with countless traditions that invite you to relax and savor the moment. Bulgaria encourages you to give yourself the pleasure of bathing in the same thermal waters that the Roman emperors enjoyed, to breathe the fresh air of the mountains, to discover the secrets of Bulgarian wine, or simply to live life. The numerous natural wonders of Bulgaria are the perfect starting point to enter one of the best slow tourism experiences in Europe.
Spas and healing trips
Oh those spas! Bulgaria is the second country in Europe with the most natural springs, only behind Iceland, and its medicinal waters have been famous since ancient times. The country has more than 550 natural water sources and around 1,600 hot springs, many of them with waters rich in nitrogen and generally weakly mineralized. No one should miss the opportunity to enjoy the pleasures offered by the medicinal waters of a Bulgarian spa, whether it is to keep fit, lose weight or simply to take a break and relax. The Thracians, reputed to be good healers, were the first to appreciate the great abundance of thermal waters; and those innumerable springs - which can be of cold, warm and hot water - also became famous throughout the Roman Empire, where they were known as “the holy springs of Thrace”. The springs in the south of the country are influenced by the Mediterranean climate, while those in the mountain regions boast crystal-clear waters. Some springs on the Black Sea coast have mud with healing properties and peat deposits: in spas like Tuzlata near Balchik and Pomorie near Sunny Beach, you can wrap yourself in the therapeutic black mud for a revitalizing thermal boost your skin and your general well-being.
Coastal nature and majestic mountains
With such a diverse natural environment, including towering mountains, crystal clear glacial and non-glacial lakes, lush river valleys, the spectacular Black Sea coastline and much more, Bulgaria is the perfect place to enjoy wonderful outdoor experiences. and a great destination for ecotourism. You can sunbathe and swim on the golden sandy beaches of the long Black Sea coast, where the water temperature ranges from 22°С to 26°С in summer. And, in addition, the coastal area also has coastal lagoons, typical villages, medicinal water springs and towns with a great historical and cultural heritage such as Nessebar, so you can choose if you want a relaxing holiday or a more lively one. Golf lovers can take a few swings at one of three world-class courses along the coast and inland, including the beautiful Thracian Cliffs Golf & Beach Resort with its Gary Player designed holes, the BlackSeaRama Golf and the Lighthouse Golf & Spa Resort. You will also have the opportunity to go hiking, fishing and horse riding to make the most of your holiday on the coast.
Adventure trip
The Bulgarian countryside is very diverse, and it is always possible to find a place to recharge your batteries or have an exciting experience with an adrenaline rush included. Bulgaria offers one of the most complete adventure tourism offers in Europe, with experiences such as kite surfing in the Black Sea or bungee jumping in the Prohodna cave, a karst formation with two huge cavities at the top known as the "Eyes of God". ”. If what you want is to explore the mountains or the Black Sea coast on horseback, you can easily organize guided equestrian routes, both in coastal and mountain areas. Enjoy rafting down the Struma rapids or canoeing down the Iskar or Kresna gorges, where the water level reaches its peak in June. If you like to fly, go paragliding over Sopot, where you will fly over the "Valley of the Roses" and the steep slopes of the Troyan mountain, and you will enjoy one of the best places to practice this activity in Europe. Bulgaria also offers simple pleasures, like picking roses. This country is one of the largest producers of rose oil in the world, and in the months of May and June you can help the locals select the most aromatic pink petals in the Valley of Roses. The sweetest and most intoxicating way to help! and in the months of May and June you can help the locals select the most aromatic pink petals in the Valley of the Roses. The sweetest and most intoxicating way to help! and in the months of May and June you can help the locals select the most aromatic pink petals in the Valley of the Roses. The sweetest and most intoxicating way to help!
Bulgarian cuisine: delicious, healthy and easy to enjoy
When someone eats in Bulgaria, they taste the confluence of many cultures: touches of Balkan cuisine, rich in spices such as paprika, thyme, garlic and mint, fresh salads and the heat treatment that is applied simultaneously to several ingredients. Even the names make your mouth water. Chuski byurek are green peppers stuffed with eggs and sirene , a white cheese in brine. Kebapches are long pieces of grilled meat, usually beef and pork, seasoned with black pepper, salt and cumin. Stuffed cabbage leaves called sarma are the perfect accompaniment, just like the famous shopska salad, which has tomato, cucumber, spring onion, peppers and sirene cheese , and whose colors are reminiscent of the Bulgarian flag. In summer you can't miss tarator , a refreshing cucumber soup with yogurt, dill, walnut pieces and spices. Bulgarian breakfasts usually include buhtas (doughnuts) and mekitsas , a deep-fried dumpling whose dough contains yoghurt. There is also yogurt in the banitsa , a traditional layered puff pastry dish that has sweet and savory versions. And, in Sofia and other big cities, gourmet trends are making their way to offer delicious contemporary versions of traditional Bulgarian dishes.
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