Bulgaria is an increasingly popular destination with tourists, partly because it has become much easier to go there since it joined the European Union in 2007. There are, however, many more reasons to go than that. For example, there are some simply sensational spa resorts along the Black Sea coast, where you can experience curative sea water and mud treatments. There are also lots of thermal mineral water springs, electro and light treatments to be experienced, as well as beaches in Varna.

Bulgaria is also home to some great skiing, particularly in the south west part of the country. There has recently been massive investment in many of the ski resorts, which is making them increasingly popular with international tourists. Bansko, the largest ski resort, has great snow coverage from December to May and has benefited from lots of investment in new hotels. Overall, Bulgaria has a great reputation for skiing weather and has a fantastic choice of resorts and ski runs.

Bulgaria is also renowned for being a cheap place to visit, making it ideal for tourists on a budget. It has only recently become known to most people although the people of Eastern Europe have been going there for years. As the tourism industry is still quite small, this means that you can get some great deals on price all year round, making it an ideal destination if you’re on a budget. The government also has a comprehensive growth plan to improve the tourism industry.

If you’re a fan of culture then there’s also a lot to see in Bulgaria, which is another reason it’s increasingly popular. For example, seaside towns such as Sozopol are increasingly geared towards tourists. Here, you can find 1000s of years’ worth of history and explore many secret passages interlinking the houses. There are also over 5000 villages in Bulgaria and many of the villages in the countryside are still as they were over 100 years ago, untouched by Western culture, making them great to visit.

There is also some great culture to be experienced in the capital city of Sofia, which is also very attractive to international tourists. Sofia is in western Bulgaria and is near the weekend resort of Vitosha Mountain, another attraction. There are lots of things to see from the Sofia Zoological Garden to the royal palace and the town walls which are 1000s of years old. You can also visit excavated prehistoric settlements and Boyana Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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