🇧🇬 Bulgaria · Europe
Safety Bulgaria
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Bulgaria is a safe country with lower crime than in many Western European capitals. The main risks are rigged taxis and pickpockets in tourist areas.
Specific risks
Theft & petty crime
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Scams
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Natural disasters
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Health risks
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Political stability
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Areas to avoid
- Unofficial taxis at Sofia's stations and airport
- Vitosha Boulevard and crowded Sofia transport — pickpockets
- Some party areas of Sunny Beach late at night in high season
Emergency numbers
Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire department
112
Health & precautions
Vaccinations
- None required
- Up-to-date routine vaccines recommended
Drinking water
Tap water drinkable in the city.
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes in summer near the lakes and coast, no tropical diseases.
General notes
Decent healthcare, better in cities than in rural areas. The European Health Insurance Card is valid.
Women travelers
Safe for women traveling alone. A few looks and comments in big cities, but generally nothing aggressive.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Legal but a more conservative society than in Western Europe. Sofia, Plovdiv and the tourist resorts are more open; discretion advised in rural areas.
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