5 reasons to travel to Bulgaria in 2018

Bulgaria is located in the southeast of the Balkan Peninsula with access to the Black Sea, it is a destination that has not yet fallen in the tourist mass and a real gem to discover. Today we give you 5 reasons why we think you should visit this destination.

1- Travel on a budget

Bulgaria is a country affordable for all types of budgets, even the most moderate ones. We start with the flights. There are low cost airlines flying from the main Spanish and British airports to Sofia (capital of the country) for an average of 60-70 Euros per flight. As for accommodation, you can find hostels for 5 Euros a day or 2-3-star hotels for 20 Euros a day. At lunchtime, two people can eat two dishes with dessert at an à la carte restaurant for 10-15 Euros per person.

The currency in Bulgaria is the Lev. Although we tell you that prices are cheap, be careful in card payments or where you exchange your money, since you can pay commissions that will make it a bit more expensive.

2- Adapted to all tastes

Sightseeing in Bulgaria will satisfy all types of travellers, since in this country you will find nature, beaches, cities, rural areas, cultural visits,…

In Sofia, the capital, you will find vestiges of communism, a mixture of cultures and religions, museums, monuments, cafés ... wich make it an emerging European capital and with much to see and do.

Varna, on the Black Sea coast, is considered the second capital of Bulgaria for being one of the main tourist destinations, having a booming university life and being the main seaport of the country. You can enjoy a city with many tourist attractions, quiet beaches or beaches with clubs in the purest Ibiza style.

If you prefer nature and quietness, we recommend rural tourism in the Balkans (in the centre of the country) where you can contemplate nature, make excursions and enjoy an atmosphere reminiscent of the Alps with a communist touch.

3- Speaking of tastes ... its gastronomy is tasty

Bulgarian cuisine has many things in common with other well-known ones such as Greek or Turkish. It is one of the issues that most surprises and appeals to travellers who discover the country as it has a lot of Mediterranean diet with fresh ingredients.

In general, the use of fruits and vegetables with meat or fish predominates. The typical dishes are usually stewed or baked in mud although it is also common to see them on the grill. Soups and salads are also among the typical dishes. As well as dairy products (mainly yogurt or cheese). All accompanied by Bulgarian wines, very appreciated in the country and outside of it.

4- Near and easy to travel

The flight from Spain or UK to Sofia lasts about 3 hours or 3 hours and a half what makes it an ideal destination if you don’t have many days of travel or for a weekend/long weekend getaway.

On the other hand, once there, to cross it is quite affordable. The surface of Bulgaria is approximately one third of that of Spain, which makes it a good option to rent a car and know all its secrets. The rents are usually cheap, the main roads are good and the distances between cities are not very long. So if you have a couple of weeks, don’t think about it, rent a car and tour the entire country. It won’t disappoint you.

5- The charms of the "unknown"

As we have already told you, Bulgaria has not yet succumbed to the great masses of tourists. There is tourism and it is becoming increasingly fashionable (partly thanks to the low cost airlines that make the trip a lot cheaper), but it still retains that innocence and peace that many other destinations have already lost.

To date it is not in the most popular travel destinations, it does not receive thousands millions of tourists a year, it is not the most wanted destination in Google and the travel guide to Bulgaria isn’t in the top 10 sales list. But if you like to travel on your own, discovering the destination on your own by interacting (in English in some places, some Spanish and by signs in many of them) with the locals, this is your perfect destination.

Have you already convinced yourself that Bulgaria is a country made for your holidays? Then get down to work, book flight and hotel and enjoy your trip!