Decouvre Bulgaria

Pourquoi visiter

• One of the cheapest countries in Europe for excellent value for money.
• Plovdiv, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, with Roman ruins and an old town.
• Rila Monastery, a UNESCO-listed gem nestled in the mountains.
• The Black Sea coast for beaches and nightlife in summer.

Quand partir

May to September for the sea and hiking, December-March for skiing in Bansko.

Budget moyen par jour

Top experiences

1. 1Rila Monastery, an Orthodox masterpiece in the mountains
2. 2Plovdiv's old town and Roman theatre
3. 3Swimming and partying on the Black Sea (Sozopol, Nessebar, Sunny Beach)
4. 4Veliko Tarnovo, a former medieval capital perched on hills
5. 5Mount Vitosha above Sofia for hiking or skiing
6. 6Ski at Bansko in the Pirin Mountains in winter

Infos pratiques

Se deplacer

Slow but scenic BDZ trains, frequent and cheap intercity buses, a metro in Sofia. A car is handy for the countryside and monasteries.

Gastronomie

• Shopska salata
• Banitsa
• Kavarma
• Rakia

Securite

A safe country. Watch out for unofficial taxis and pickpockets along Sofia's tourist routes.