Bulgaria is teaming up with other Balkan countries to encourage multi-country trips. A country at the centre of ancient civilisations, whose historic sites sit amongst world-ranked Black Sea coastlines and snow-capped World Cup ski resorts, Bulgaria packs a lot of tourism attractions into its compact 111,000 square kilometres. And it's set to become an even more accessible and value-for-money destination.
According to Minister of Tourism Evtim Miloshev, one word that describes Bulgaria's tourism offering is variety. "Our country combines ancient history, tradition, way of life, customs and many contemporary opportunities for relaxation and entertainment." To ensure more visitors can enjoy its abundant sites and experiences, Bulgaria is working on more flight connections and hopes to team up with neighbouring countries to offer an all-in-one Balkans travel experience.
In a country that experiences all four seasons, there's plenty for travellers to get stuck into year-round. Bulgaria's summer hotspots are found along its famed Black Sea coast, where people beeline to the stretch of sun-kissed sandy beaches. The country's most renowned seaside destination is the buzzing resort strip of Sunny Beach, ranked 84th most attractive beach in the top 100 worldwide.
"This is an international ranking of experts in the area of tourism and great recognition for Sunny Beach," says Miloshev. Golden Sands Beach, on the Black Sea coast's northern fringe, is backed by a forested nature park. The.
