Bulgaria has established itself as the most affordable vacation destination in the EU. This is shown by the latest data on comparative price levels, according to which overall consumer prices in Bulgaria are the lowest in the European Union, and prices in the country’s hotels and restaurants are nearly half the European average, reports BGNES. With the European Union’s average price level index for...
Burgas Airport has announced new routes for the upcoming summer season as part of preparations for the airport’s reopening following a €50 million runway renovation. Starting in early May, Ryanair will operate direct flights between Burgas and Rome Fiumicino Airport (Italy). Flights will operate twice a week—on Fridays and Sundays—and tickets are already on sale, Burgas Airport reported. The Irish...
The Pamporovo ski resort in the Rhodopes has seen an almost 10% increase in the number of foreign tourists this season, resort executive director Stefan Prisadov. The resort is currently full of tourists, and high visitor numbers are also expected in early March. Most guests come from Serbia, North Macedonia, Romania, Turkey, Israel, the UK, and Ireland. There is a clear return of tourists from...
There are noticeable upward trends in early bookings for the summer tourist season along Bulgaria's picturesque Black Sea coast, according to representatives of the Bulgarian Hoteliers Association. Markets such as Poland, the Czech Republic, the UK and Germany continue to be prioritized. Despite the predicted slight increase in vacation prices, industry experts assure that the increase will not exceed...
All slopes in three ski centers in Bulgaria - Borovets, Bansko and Pamporovo - are covered with snow ahead of the grand opening of the new season, according to BGNES. The 2024/2025 season will start its march in Borovets on December 15, delighting winter sports lovers. In the Rila Mountains, the snow cover is especially magnificent on the slopes of the Markudzik ski center. Bansko will open its...
Tour operators predict an increase in the number of tourists by 20-25% in the upcoming winter season. However, they specify that people who intend to visit our resorts are still waiting for a more stable weather forecast due to climate change.The industry also highlighted a successful summer season. Among the guests who visited our country, tourists from Romania, Poland, Czech Republic, Great Britain and...
All lovers of retro trains will have a unique opportunity to enjoy a fabulous train ride with a real steam locomotive. The trip will take you through the Iskir Gorge, which offers incredibly beautiful views.The retro-trip is organized by the Bulgarian Railways together with the Association “United Balkans” on the occasion of the celebration of the Bulgarian Independence Day, as well as the 135th...
The number of tourists who have visited Sofia since the beginning of this year has increased by 12% compared to the same period in 2023, reported from the Ministry of Tourism. From the Capital Municipality informed that the number of registered overnight stays in the past six months amounted to just over 1.3 million, which is 10% more than in the same period last year, and there were almost 580,000...
Vacations far away from overcrowded summer seaside resorts, walks in the mountains, opportunities for hiking or riding an electric bicycle - all these and many other opportunities for true relaxation are offered by the resort town of Bansko in the Pirin Mountains, which is opening its summer tourist season today. The town, which has established itself among the most popular winter resorts in Europe,...
The Bulgarian resort of Sunny Beach has been recognized in the prestigious ranking of the 100 best beaches in the world. This ranking is based on the votes of tourism influencers and travel experts who identified the most attractive beaches for the Golden Beach 2024 award.A record number of beaches, 23, are distinguished by the Blue Flag quality label on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, said Kiril Spasov...
