Primorsko is a family-friendly resort on Bulgaria’s southern Black Sea coast, known for pristine sandy beaches, clear water, and a relaxed, unspoiled atmosphere. Located on a narrow peninsula flanked by two bays, it offers both calm family-friendly water and livelier beach areas. Popular with Bulgarian families and Scandinavian visitors.
Plovdiv is Bulgaria’s cultural capital and one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. The Old Town (Stariat Grad) with its cobblestones, colourful Revival-period mansions, and Roman amphitheatre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city was European Capital of Culture 2019 and has since established itself as a major city-break destination. Staying in Plovdiv The […]
Burgas is Bulgaria’s fourth-largest city and the main gateway to the southern Black Sea coast. With Burgas Airport serving dozens of European routes, the city is the arrival point for millions of visitors heading to Sunny Beach, Nessebar, and Sozopol. The city itself has good beaches, a beautiful sea garden, and is less touristy than […]
Devin is a spa town in the Western Rhodopes at 720 m, known for its mineral springs and peaceful mountain setting. Home to the Devin mineral water brand and surrounded by gorges, caves, and Rhodope forests, it’s an off-the-beaten-track alternative to the busier spa resorts, with genuine wilderness access and authentic mountain character.
Sandanski is Bulgaria’s southernmost and warmest resort, nestled in the Struma valley with the Pirin mountains to the east and Belasitsa to the west. A Mediterranean microclimate with over 300 sunny days per year, therapeutic mineral water, and direct access to Pirin National Park make it a year-round wellness and nature destination.
Hisarya (Hissar) is one of Bulgaria’s oldest spa resorts, built around mineral springs used therapeutically since Roman times. The surviving Roman fortress walls, mineral spring pavilions, and rose gardens give this small town a uniquely tranquil character. With just 10,000 inhabitants, it’s an intimate destination far from the crowds of the major resorts.
Velingrad is Bulgaria’s spa capital — a mountain resort town in the Rhodopes at 760–900 m elevation, known for the highest concentration of mineral springs in the Balkans. With dozens of hotels offering direct access to thermal pools and a full range of wellness treatments, it’s the go-to destination for balneotherapy and relaxation.
Pamporovo is Bulgaria’s southernmost ski resort, nestled in the Rhodope Mountains at 1,650 m. With a guaranteed snow season from December to March, tree-lined runs, and a compact layout, it’s ideal for families and beginners. Less crowded than Bansko or Borovets. The Resort The ski area has 25 km of runs served by 8 lifts, […]
Borovets is Bulgaria’s oldest ski resort, situated at 1,300 m in the Rila Mountains just 73 km from Sofia. More family-friendly and affordable than Bansko, it offers 60 km of ski runs with a compact layout that beginners and intermediate skiers find ideal. The Ski Area Three ski zones — Sitnyakovo, Martinovi Baraki, and Yastrebets […]
Sozopol is an ancient town founded by Greek colonists in 610 BC — one of the oldest settlements on the Black Sea coast. Its charming Old Town of traditional wooden houses, authentic seafood restaurants, and two excellent beaches make it the most characterful resort on the southern coast. Old Town Sozopol The Old Town sits […]
