Bulgaria Travel Guide, Culture & Trip Tools

Estimate your Bulgaria travel budget with our practical trip cost calculator. Compare destinations, seasonality, accommodation styles, transport choices, and family travel costs across Bulgaria.

Guides

2026 Bank Holidays in Bulgaria

Planning a trip to Bulgaria in 2026? Use this travel calendar guide with official public holidays, school breaks, and practical tips to avoid peak traffic on roads and at Sofia, Varna, and Burgas airports.

Get Ready for the Summer

Photography

Varna From Above

Gourmet

Traditional Bulgarian Roasted Red Peppers

Bulgarian

Editorial

Forest Fires in Bulgaria: A Growing Threat

2025 Update & 2026 Outlook

Photography

Sofia in the Summer

Photography

Beach Cleaning at Dawn on the Black Sea

Editorial

Tide of Change (2025 Update): Confronting Bulgaria’s Worsening Flood Crisis

Don't Miss Destinations

History

Karanovo Culture

6200 BC - 2000 BC

The Karanovo Culture was a prominent Neolithic and Chalcolithic civilization in southeastern Bulgaria, spanning approximately 6200-4250 BC. It played a significant role in shaping the region’s early history and interacted with neighboring cultures.

The Humpback Bridge of Tryavna

The Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis – Bulgaria’s Mosaic of Faith and Empire

The Running Tree of Trakia: Bulgaria’s Strangest Roadside Surprise

Symphony of Seasons – The Seven Rila Lakes

PHOTOGRAPHY & LENS

Lenses

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L

March 16, 2024

Photography

Cape Akin, Chernomorets

September 1, 2025

Lenses

Schneider-Kreuznach 80mm f/2.8

May 13, 2023

FAQ About Bulgaria

FAQs

Do citizens of developing countries need a visa to visit or live in Bulgaria?

Yes - if you are from a developing country (i.e., a country whose citizens are not on the visa-free list), you must obtain a visa to enter Bulgaria even for short stays (MFA).

How can I navigate the public transportation system in Bulgaria?

What is the Best Time to Visit Bulgaria?

Is Bulgaria Safe for Traveling with Kids?

How to find out if water from the tap is safe in Bulgaria?

Weather

Sofia

clear sky

12.8 ° C

12.8 °

76 %

1.5kmh

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Sun

30 °

Mon

33 °

Tue

28 °

Wed

33 °

Thu

37 °

Stay Safe in Extreme Heat | The Omega Stream | BG-ALERT in Bulgaria | Forest Fire & Safety | Camping in Bulgaria
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Nature

Destinations

Bulgarian Islands

Destinations

St. Toma (St. Thomas) Island, Bulgaria: the Black Sea’s tiny “Snake Island”

Destinations

Hristovski Waterfall: Bulgaria’s Hidden Cascade of Stillness and Song

Destinations

Todorka Peak: The Triple-Headed Queen of Pirin, Bulgaria

Moments from Bulgarian History

Europe’s First Gold: Unearthing Bulgaria’s Ancient Legacy

Bulgaria’s Varna gold predates the pyramids—explore the oldest known gold jewelry and its hidden story.

Cernavoda Culture

3700 BC - 3500 BC

Discover the Cernavodă I Culture (c. 3700–3500 calBC): a Lower Danube transition horizon linking the Late Copper Age world to the Early Bronze Age Balkans.

The Troy

3300 BC - 85 BC

The city of Troy, resonating with the grandeur of the Hellenistic age (330 BC - 85 BC), though not directly linked to modern Bulgaria, casts a wide cultural net across the ancient world, shaping the cultural landscape beyond its immediate boundaries.

Bulgaria in the Interwar Period

1918 - 1941

Explore how Bulgaria navigated the complexities of the Interwar period, from economic recovery and political instability to social transformation and military modernization.

The Varna Culture: Europe’s Earliest Goldsmiths

4600 BC - 4350 BC

Explore the Varna Culture and Varna Necropolis: Europe’s oldest gold, elite burials, trade routes, and its place in the KGK VI Late Chalcolithic world.

Kids

Operation Serdica: A Hidden Sofia Adventure for Teenagers

Destinations

A 3–4 hour Sofia adventure for teenagers: Roman ruins, a hidden rotunda, hot mineral springs, street art and a Cold War time capsule.

Cognitive Space: A Teen Guide to Spotting and Stopping Manipulation

Age 15+

Kids

A practical guide for teenagers explaining how the online information space works, how manipulation and misinformation spread through social media and algorithms, and how young people can recognize warning signs, fact-check content, and make smarter decisions online.

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