Bulgaria: Understated Paradise

With a rich and diverse heritage, Bulgaria is an excellent place to go on a holiday.

Plan a personalized tour of the area of Bulgaria. Preserved from the National Revival period, you can find the Koprivshtitsa, the Old Plovdiv, the Arbanassi, the Rila church, Troyan church the Church of the Holy Virgin in Pazardzhik and more. Enjoy the frescoes in the Kremikovtsi and the Dragalevtsi. The decorations in Bulgaria include the Kralevsko gold treasure, the Letnitsa and the Lukovit treasures.

The beaches in Bulgaria face east and give a wonderful view of the sun rising up over the sea, and all the resorts are within easy access to Bulgaria's many inland attractions, which include ancient castles, Roman ruins, and monasteries, and many vineyards. The waters of the Black Sea are calm and with no tides, making them ideal for children on your family holiday in Bulgaria.

To the north west of the country you will find cool forests with crystal blue lakes and snow-capped mountains in the background ideal for a walking holiday or cycling, the forests of Bulgaria are a great place to enjoy picturesque skiing. You can hire private ski instructors to improve your skiing or try your hand at heli-skiing and be dropped off in a remote area with beautiful powder snow. Stay in a variety of ski resorts, including Bansko, Borovets, Pamporovo or the Vitosha Resort. There are many ski rental properties available in all the Bulgarian ski resorts including rental apartments and ski chalets to top luxury ski chalets direct on the piste.

Enjoy the Bulgarian spas here. You can see the variety of spas in the Black Sea area, including the Dobroudja Resort, the Riviera Holiday Club and the St. Constantine resort. You can find a variety of therapeutic remedies and treatments, including negative air ionization, mineral springs and simple, clean, mountain air.

Bulgarian cuisine is delicious. You can find an array of Bulgarian wines, including the red wines of South Bulgaria and the white wines of North Bulgaria. Research the Bourgas, Pomorie and Varna areas for their vineyards as well. Some exceptional dishes accompany these wines, including Bansko-style kapama, Rhodope cheverme, Danube fish soup and Sozopol-style mussels.

Although Bulgaria is old fashioned and full of its older traditional ways you can still find holiday accommodation available for those seeking a little luxury at an affordable price.  Visitors can enjoy the luxurious rooms and amenities in the many town houses, and apartments.  Maid service is also available for a small additional fee at many Bulgarian holiday locations.  So whether you are looking for a family holiday, short break or romantic getaway there is Bulgarian rental accommodation suitable for all tastes and budgets.