Pamporovo is a popular ski resort town located in Smolyan, a province found at the southeastern region of Bulgaria. The resort is set at the southern region of the Rhodope Mountains, at an altitude of 1,620 meters above the sea level, by the foot of Peak Snezhanka. It is the highest peak in the area, where in, it stands at a height of 1,928 meters. It is situated approximately 260 kilometers away from Sofia, 85 kilometers south of Plovdiv, 15 kilometers north of Smolyan, and 10 kilometers south of Chepelare. Access to Pamporovo is gained through a series of windy mountainous roads. (more…)
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Varna
Varna is a sea-side resort and a district town found along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Occupying an area of 205 square kilometers, the city is sprawled upon luxuriant terraces descending from the Frangen Plateau along the Varna Bay on the Black Sea coast, the elongated Lake Varna, and two bridge ways connected by the Asparuhovo Bridge. The city has a population of 357,270, making it the 3rd largest city in Bulgaria, after Sofia and Plovdiv, and the 80th largest in the European Union (NUTS II). (more…)
Burgas
The city of Burgas is a seaside resort found on the western most tip of the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. It is surrounded by the coastal Burgas Lakes and the Burgas Bay. Sprawled over an area measuring 218.828 square kilometers, the city is the second largest city on the coast. However, in terms of population, Burgas is the fourth largest city in the country, after Sofia, Plovdiv, and Varna. This is, where in, a population of 210,260 inhabits the city. Aside from serving as the capital of the province of Burgas, the city is also Bulgaria’s largest and primary port, as it serves as an important export-import point for the country. Furthermore, Burgas is considered as a major industrial, economic, transportation, cultural, and tourism center in southeastern Bulgaria. (more…)
Sunny Beach
Sunny Beach is a major seaside resort situated in the southern part of the Black Sea coast in Bulgaria. It is situated on a stunning semi-globular bay facing east. It is closed to the north by the descending ridges of the Balkan Range, while to its south lies a small peninsula on which the ancient town of Nessebur is located. The seaside resort is found about 35 kilometers north of Burgas and about 95 kilometer from Varga. (more…)
Bansko
Bansko is a Bulgarian town and ski resort situated at the foot of the Pirin Mountains along the southwestern region of the country. The ancient town of Bansko is situated close to the Glazane River at the north-northeastern foot of the Pirin, right below the highest and the most breath-taking part of the mountain. Bansko’s name was hailed from “ban”, the Old Bulgarian word which translates to “master”. Sofia is located 160 kilometers away from Bansko, 6 kilometers away from Razlog, and 5 kilometers away from the village of Banya. The town is home to approximately 10,000 residents, nestled among cobbled streets, old-style wooden taverns, and national monuments. (more…)
Borovets
Borovets is a popular mountain resort situated on the northern slopes of Rila Mountains, in the Bulgarian province of Sofia. It is located 12 kilometers from Samokov, 73 kilometers from Sofia, and 125 kilometers from Plovdiv. Known as Chamkoriya until the middle of the 20th century, it is the oldest winter resort in Bulgaria with its foundation dating back to 1896. It was originally established by Bulgarian kings as their hunting grounds at the end of the 19th century. It subsequently developed into a modern ski resort that features an average network of ski runs along the slope of the Rila Mountains, budget and luxury hotels, haute cuisine restaurants, and lively bars, cafes and shops. (more…)
Sofia
Sofia is the capital city of the Republic of Bulgaria, where it is found at the western region of the country and at the foot of the mountain massif Vitosha. It is the largest city in the country, with a population of 1,346,665 that is spread over a total land area of 1,349 square kilometers. Sofia also serves as the administrative, economic, cultural, and educational center of Bulgaria. The city is found 130 kilometers northwest of Plovdiv, 340 kilometers west of Burgas, and 380 kilometers west of Varna. It is also situated less than 200 kilometers from the borders of three countries, namely Kalotina, on the Serbian border, at 55 kilometers; 113 kilometers from Gyueshevo, on the border with Macedonia; and 183 kilometers from the Greek Border at Kulata. (more…)
Veliko Turnovo
Veliko Turnovo is a city found at the north central region of Bulgaria, situated on the river Yantra, which is a right tributary of the Danube, as well as winds through the elevations of Turnovo and the hills of Trapezitsa, Tsarevets, and Sveta Gora. It is located 241 kilometers northeast of Sofia. The city has a population of 101,815, and serves as the administrative center of the Veliko Turnovo province. This picturesque Bulgarian town is well-known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, where in, many visitors are attracted to its unique architecture. (more…)
Bulgaria Property
Bulgaria is a small, yet stunning Balkan country located in the South East of Europe and bordered by Greece, Turkey, Romania, Serbia, Macedonia and the Black Sea. It has a rich and varied history, influenced by the Romans, Greeks, Bulgars and the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires. It is a former communist country with 28 provinces, and entered the United Nations in 2004 and will shortly be a member of the European Union. There is a commitment to economic reform by the Bulgarian Government (a democratic republic). (more…)