Bulgaria is totally unspoilt, it has beautiful scenery, lovely rivers, hills, ancient forests and mountains, the people are friendly, you will enjoy the traditional dance and the folklore songs and the sound of the pipes, the sun and the sea in hot summer, the snow, the burning stoves and the smoke coming from the chimneys in winter, the blossomed trees in the spring and the colorful carpet in the autumn. It is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the beauties of nature, to re acquaint yourself with your family by spending quality time together doing the sort of simple outdoor things you did as a child on holiday and in a beautiful and unspoilt environment.

There are many historical monuments showing the history and the proud character of the Bulgarians such as the churches and monasteries that kept the Bulgarian spirit alive during Ottoman influence.

Bulgaria, the birth place of ancient heroes and warriors like Spartacus, Orphey and many others has a million hidden treasures, Thracians relics, tombs, roman ruins, towns of ancient nations. The Bulgarian soil still keeps many secrets but has already given up many fascinating stories that are relatively unknown to the rest of the world.

Bulgaria has four seasons- Starting with a pleasant Spring with a variety of weather changes- for example snow, some rain, plenty of sun: Hot summers where the temperatures can reach over 40 degrees: Warm autumn with some rain and lovely colors, the autumn temperatures stay between 15 and 25 degrees, leading into winter. Winters might be very cold, might be mild, the temperature might get to minus 25 or just stay around minus 5-10 degrees. Bulgaria is a Winter Wonderland – deep snow, roofs covered in show, chimneys smoking, all is clear and pure. It is perfect for lovers of skiing and snowboarding.
The official time in Bulgaria is Eastern European Time, which is two hours ahead of Greenwich Time.

Nature:
The nature has such a wide variety, sunny coasts, high mountains, beautiful lakes, long rivers, vast  plains, hills, plateaus, valleys, hot springs, the potential of Bulgaria is endless.
If you appreciate nature, you will love rural Bulgaria.

Bulgaria is separated on South and North part with its natural barrier of the Balkan Mountain Range (Stara Planina), where the highest peak is Botev (2,376 m). The summit is popular but has changeable weather which can be severe.

To the south of the capital Sofia the mountain Vitosha rises, its highest peak is Cherni Vrah (2,290 m). This is very pretty and accessible mountain, just in the foot of the capital. The highest and the prettiest Bulgarian mountains are in the Rila and Pirin ranges. Rilla is famous, with seven lakes each having a unique shape. Some of parts compare in beauty to the Alps. The highest peak on the Balkan Peninsula, Musala (2,925 m), is located there.

There are many natural  beautiful landmarks in The Rhodope Mountains – deep  caves, beautiful waterfalls, high gorges, lakes and reservoirs. The highest point is Golyam Perelik, (2 191m). The first known people that inhabited the mountain are the Thracians. They built many fortresses, cities, and temples. One of the most famous is the city of Perpericon, which is located only 15 km from Kardzhali. Places that need to be visit are the rock phenomenon wonderful bridges and dams of Dospat, Batak and Tshigov Chark. Other interesting and picturesque town in the areas are Smolyan, Velingrad, Devin, Chepelare.
Varna is the capital of the Black Sea coast line. The Black Sea coast is well known for Sunny Beach which is a tourist hot spot, but away from the bucket and sand hot spots there are many beautiful unspoilt areas for exploring. The north part is wild and not very built up.

In the North above Varna is the town of Balchic, it was founded as a Thracian settlement. Whilst in Balchic it is worth visiting the residence of Queen Marie where you will find the biggest botanical garden in Bulgaria.
Above Balchic is Cape Kaliakra, it is one of the most beautiful and historic Capes in Europe. The cape has a ruined fortress which in ancient times was successively used by Thracians, Romans, Byzantines and Bulgarians. According to legends, the fortress was guarding the treasuries of Lyzimah, successor of Alexander the Great.

Continuing North we come upon Kamen Bryag which is a village on the Black Sea coast with a unique atmosphere and energy. It is far away from the big cities and towns and very close to the nature and eternity. Just 3k metre away is the famous beautiful Yailata National Reserve - well-known with its flora, fauna and archaeological discoveries. The village is a prefered place for rock music fans for the celebration of July Morning. Further north is Tulenovo village, which is popular with its rocky shores and beautiful landscapes.
 
There are more sea resorts in the South part of the Bulgarian sea line. Other popular place are  Nessebar, beautiful Sozopol, Primorsko and others. These old towns are beautiful and their history is in fact still being uncovered which is evidenced by the numerous archeological excavations  in the areas.

Bulgarian cuisine is healthy and delicious, consisting of a wide variety of salads, stews and many local dishes. Bulgarians dishes are prepared according to traditional recipes that been passed down over the centuries from generation to generation. The most popular salad is called “Shopska salad”, very famous is also the Been’s stew.

Bulgaria is internationally known with Bulgarian natural yogurt and white (feta) cheese
The most popular drink in Bulgaria is “Rakia”. It is strong alcoholic drink, normally made from grapes or plums. There are also many excellent beers and wines.

Interesting facts about Bulgaria:
When Bulgarians nod their heads up and down, they mean NO. When they move their heads from side to side, they mean YES.
“Name Days" are celebrated in addition to birthdays in Bulgaria. As a matter of fact, most Bulgarians value their ”Name Day” more than their birthday. A “Name Day”, or "Saint’s Day" is celebrated by people named after a particular Saint.

Wine - Bulgaria has been in the wine business for over 1,200 years. The taste and quality of the Bulgarian wine is world class. Wine has been known in the land of Bulgaria since ancient times. Archaeology, folklore, and literature provide ample evidence that wine grapes have thrived in these lands ever since the late Stone Age.

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