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Bulgarian Hotels & Apartments
including Sofia, Sunny Beach, Bansko, Varna, Plovdiv, Blagoevgrad and Bourgas.

Bulgaria has recently grown into a popular holiday destination for British tourists with an increasing number of hotels, apartments and other accommodation. Part of the Balkans in south-eastern Europe, it borders five other countries: Romania to the north (separated by the River Danube), Serbia and Macedonia to the west, and Greece and Turkey to the south with the Black Sea to the east. It includes parts of the old Roman provinces of Moesia, Thrace and Macedonia. After a history bound by numerous invasions and political subdivisions, Bulgaria declared her independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1908. After World War II in 1945 Bulgaria became a communist state and part of the Eastern Bloc, dominated by the USSR. Then, in 1990, the country abandoned Communism by popular assent and Bulgaria moved towards democracy and free-market capitalism. Currently Bulgaria is a parliamentary democracy and became a member of the European Union in 2007 having joined NATO in 2004. It has a population of approximately 7½ million.

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Sofia (Sofiya)

Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and is located in the west of the country, at the foot of the Vitosha mountain, in the Sofia Valley, surrounded by mountains on all sides. Its development as a significant settlement owes much to its central position in the Balkans. A number of ancient Roman, Byzantine and medieval Bulgarian buildings have been preserved in the city and its outskirts. Most notably, the 10th century Boyana Church (one of the UNESCO World Heritage protected sites), the Church of St George, considered the oldest building in Sofia, and also an early Byzantine Church (St Sophia). The city has an extensive nightlife scene with many nightclubs, live venues, pubs, "mehani" (traditional taverns) and restaurants. Sofia has a humid continental climate with high temperatures. Temperatures in Sofia generally remain cooler than other parts of Bulgaria in summer, due to the high altitude of the valley in which it is located.

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  • Blagoevgrad/Bansko

    Blagoevgrad/Bansko is one of the largest towns in south western Bulgaria and is situated in the valley of the Struma River at the foot of the Rila and Pirin Mountains, about 65 miles south of Sofia, close to the Greek, Serbian and Republic of Macedonia borders. There are 30 mineral springs in the region with temperatures up to 55°C which make it a popular spa resort. The city is the economic and cultural centre of south western Bulgaria. Blagoevgrad features a pedestrianised town centre with 19th century architecture and numerous restaurants, cafés, coffee shops and boutiques. The climate is defined as transitional continental with a strong Mediterranean influence and summers are long and dry, with a small amount of rainfall.

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  • Plovdiv

    Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria and is situated in the southern part of the Plovdiv Plain on the two banks of the Maritsa River. The city has historically developed on seven hills and because of these Plovdiv is often referred to in Bulgaria as "The City of the Seven Hills". It has a humid subtropical climate and the summers are hot, moderately dry and sunny. Plovdiv is a major cultural centre and has many archaeological sites; it is among the few cities with two ancient theatres and the remains of medieval walls and towers, Ottoman baths, mosques and a well preserved old quarter with beautiful houses, churches and narrow paved streets. There are numerous museums, art galleries and cultural institutions and the city is host to musical, theatrical and film events.

    Smolyan & Pamporovo

    Smolyan is located in the valley of the Cherna and the Byala Rivers in the central Rhodopes at the foot of the mountains' highest part, south of the popular ski resort Pamporovo. The town and ski resort are in the very south of Bulgaria not far from the the border with Greece and stands higher than many Bulgarian cities. The views are impressive and it is well known for its mix of ancient and modern architecture, which include many churches, museums and art galleries. The summers are hot and dry. Pamporovo is a popular ski resort in the Smolyan Province, southern Bulgaria, one of the best-known in south eastern Europe and is popular for complete beginners and intermediates. It is set amongst magnificent pine forests and is a major winter resort for skiing and snowboarding. It is also a popular tourist place in summer. The town centre has a number of excellent hotels and bars. Winters in Pamporovo tend to be mild, but have around 150 days of snowfall each year. This combination allows for a long skiing season and is renowned for its large number of sunny days during the winter.

    Sunny Beach

    Sunny Beach is a major seaside resort on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. It is the biggest holiday resort in Bulgaria with attractive sandy beaches and is very popular with tourists. There are many restaurants and numerous live music bars, pubs, nightclubs, discos, and cafés. It has a Mediterranean climate, the summers are typically hot and dry, but rarely oppressive, with moderate, relative humidity. Sunny Beach has quickly become a very popular holiday resort and short break destination.
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  • Varna

    Varna is the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast and in Northern Bulgaria. It is a major tourist destination, with a business and university centre, seaport and the headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy. The town has some of the finest and oldest museums, professional arts companies and national arts festivals and is known for its century old traditions in visual arts, music, and book publishing, as well as for its bustling current pop culture scene. Over the past few decades, it developed as a festival centre of international standing. Varna is shortlisted as European Capital of Culture for 2019.

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  • Bourgas (Burgas)

    Bourgas (Burgas) is the second largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast and is an important industrial, transport, cultural and tourist centre. It is surrounded by the coastal Burgas Lakes and located at the westernmost point of the Black Sea. It has the largest and most important Bulgarian port. The climate is sunny with predominantly temperate weather. Burgas is an excellent tourist destination with beautiful sea views. Visitors to Bourgas find that dining is inexpensive and shopping is more than reasonable, yet the location and proximity to a good train service allows tourists to stay in the city while visiting all the surrounding countryside.

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