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

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Mustafa Pasha Bridge

Rising majestically over the Maritsa River in Svilengrad, Bulgaria, the Mustafa Pasha Bridge, built in the 16th century, is a testament to the architectural magnificence of the Ottoman Empire and the enduring skill of Bulgarian craftsmen.

Saint Anastasia Island in Burgas Bay, Black Sea

Varvara – A Tranquil Coastal Village

Cape Kaliakra

Baba Vida Fortress

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FAQ About Bulgaria

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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).

Safety Driving Tips for Summer in Bulgaria

All FAQs About Bulgarian Wine

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Moments from Bulgarian History

Yamna (Pit Grave) Culture

3300 BC - 2600 BC
Learn the Yamnaya (Yamna) Culture: kurgan burials, pit graves, pastoral mobility, and steppe-linked changes in the Balkans during the late 4th–3rd millennium BCE.

Durankulak: Showcasing the Rich History of Bulgaria

Discover Durankulak: a Ramsar Black Sea lagoon with epic goose flocks and a 7,000‑year archaeological complex on the lake’s Big Island.

Bulgarian National Revival

1762 - 1878
A captivating historical travelogue through Bulgaria’s National Revival (1762–1878), blending rich history with engaging storytelling – from Paisius of Hilendar’s 18th-century manuscript to the April Uprising’s fight for freedom.

History of Sozopol

Nestled on a breathtaking peninsula in southeastern Bulgaria, Sozopol offers an enticing summer retreat for locals and tourists.

The Celts

400 BC - 212 BC
The Celts were a diverse group of tribal societies originating in central Europe during the Late Bronze Age, around 1200 BC. Their culture flourished...

Kids

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.

Blood Typing: Understanding Why It Matters for Safe Transfusions

Age 14+
Kids
A clear, student-friendly guide to blood typing that explains ABO and Rh groups, forward and reverse typing, blood typing trays and kits, and why accurate testing is essential before blood transfusions.

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