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Not just a guesthouse, but an interactive experience – rural tourism in Bulgaria is evolving

Hotel and tour booking platforms in Bulgaria report strong interest not only in the country’s seaside and spa resorts but also in holidays at rural guesthouses. On the eve of the peak summer season, most Bulgarians are opting for holidays in the..

published on 5/21/25 1:02 PM

Sofia breaks tourism records – what attracts foreigners to the Bulgarian capital?

“It grows but never ages!” The motto of Bulgaria’s capital city has proven to be true over time – Sofia continues to develop and turn into a beautiful European city, despite numerous challenges and imperfections. And it’s not just growing in terms of..

published on 5/19/25 2:28 PM
The mascot of Bulgaria’s national pavilion is Lacto-chan

There is huge interest in Bulgaria's national pavilion at EXPO 2025 Osaka

More than 50,000 people have visited the Bulgarian pavilion at the EXPO 2025 Osaka within just one month.   The main theme of Expo 2025 Osaka (Japan) is ''Designing Future Society for Our Lives''. The Bulgarian pavilion is built with eco-friendly..

published on 5/18/25 4:41 PM
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Visit Bulgaria is the new digital face of Bulgarian tourism

Bulgaria's national tourism portal has a new name and web address, the Ministry of Tourism said. Previously, the site was called BulgariaTravel.org , and it is now VisitBulgaria.com .   According to Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh, this is the..

published on 5/18/25 2:01 PM

A dolphin show is one of Varna's summer attractions

The Dolphinarium in Varna is once again welcoming visitors. Starting today, it will offer three shows daily throughout the summer season, reported BGNES. Children will be greeted by Dolly, Yoanna, Bimbo, Kimbo and Flipper, who perform high..

published on 5/15/25 9:20 AM

Journey to the heart of the Rhodopes – Ardino Municipality enriches its tourist attractions

The Rhodope Municipality of Ardino announced that it has begun preparing its candidacy for participation in the fifth edition of the UN World Tourism Organization's "Best Tourist Villages" initiative . The idea of ​​the international..

published on 5/14/25 7:50 AM

Summer tourist season in Bulgaria will be officially opened on May 31 in Pomorie

The official start of the summer tourist season will be given on May 31 in Bulgaria's coastal resort Pomorie . By choosing the host city, the Ministry of Tourism focuses on promoting a diverse and sustainable tourist product, combining natural..

published on 5/11/25 2:42 PM

New book unveils мillennia-оld мysteries of the Sozopol Bay

A newly published book delves into previously unknown archaeological sites in the Bay of Sozopol  In his latest book ''Between Sozopol and Talasakra: Unknown Archaeology of the Sozopol Bay and its Western Hinterland '' , Prof. Dr. Ivan Hristov takes..

published on 5/11/25 9:05 AM

A new hiking trail connects prehistoric sites in the area of Vetrino

The new eco trail above the village of Nevsha in Vetrino Municipality (Varna Region) is now a reality. The 10-kilometer route, leading to the impressive rock formations known as Golyamo and Malko Bulo, was officially opened in the first days of May by..

published on 5/10/25 8:10 AM

Plovdiv to welcome delegations from 160 countries at wine tourism conference

Bulgaria’s Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh and Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), have officially signed the agreement for Bulgaria to host the 9th Global Conference on Wine Tourism,..

published on 5/2/25 1:16 PM