Map of the sea coast of Bulgaria. Map of Bulgaria with cities
Bulgaria is a country in South-Eastern Europe. Satellite map Bulgaria shows that the country occupies 22% of total area Balkan Peninsula. The map also shows that the country borders Greece, Serbia, Turkey, Romania and Macedonia. The water boundaries run along the Black Sea and the Danube River. The area of the country is 110,993 square meters. km.
The largest cities in Bulgaria are Sofia (the capital), Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas and Ruse.
The Bulgarian economy is based on coal and gas mining, developed agriculture, service sector and tourism. The presence of a low income tax (10%) attracts foreign investment to the country. Despite active development, the country's economy is still quite unstable, which makes Bulgaria one of the cheapest countries in Europe. The national currency is the Bulgarian lev.
Resort town of Nessebar
Brief history of Bulgaria
681-1018 – First Bulgarian Kingdom
1018-1185 – Bulgaria under Byzantine rule
1185-1396 – Second Bulgarian Kingdom
1396-1878 – Bulgaria under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, constant uprisings against Turkish rule, Russian-Turkish war of 1877-1878.
1878-1908 – Principality of Bulgaria under the protectorate of the Ottoman Empire
1908-1946 – Third Bulgarian Kingdom
1946-1990 – People's Republic of Bulgaria, development according to the socialist model
1990-present time – Republic of Bulgaria
Tsarevets fortress in Veliko Tarnovo
Sights of Bulgaria
On a detailed satellite map of Bulgaria you can see some natural attractions: Mountain peaks Musala (2925 m) and Vihren (2915 m), Mount Malyovitsa, Srebarna Nature Reserve, Cape Kaliakra, Shipka Pass, seven Rila Lakes, Iskar and Koprinka reservoirs.
Among the architectural sights of Bulgaria, it is worth highlighting the fortresses of Tsarevets, Baba Vida and Belogradchik, Rila, Bachkovo, Rozhen and Troyan monasteries, cave churches in Ivanovo, the summer residence of the Bulgarian kings Euxinograd, the house-monument of Buzludzha on the top of the Balkan Mountains and the bas-relief of the Madaar Horseman. For architectural sights we also recommend going to Sofia, Plovdiv, Nessebar, Sozopol and Balchik.
Rila Monastery
In the period from December to February, tourists come to the ski resorts of Bulgaria, and from March to September - to beach resorts. The most famous ski resorts are Pamporovo, Bansko and Borovets; the most famous beach resorts are Sozopol, Albena, sunny Beach, Golden Sands, etc.
Romantic people will be interested in the Valley of Roses, not far from the city of Kazanlak.
Abandoned house-monument Buzludzha
Note to tourists
Gulrypsh - a holiday destination for celebrities
There is an urban-type settlement Gulrypsh on the Black Sea coast of Abkhazia, the appearance of which is closely connected with the name of the Russian philanthropist Nikolai Nikolaevich Smetsky. In 1989, due to his wife’s illness, they needed a change of climate. The matter was decided by chance.Albena
Tours to Albena will give you a unique opportunity to visit one of best resorts Bulgaria. It was opened in 1969. The resort is located 30 km from Varna and 8 km from Balchik. Profitable to purchase tourist packages to Albena you can in our company.
Bansko
Skiing
Tours to Bansko are very popular among ski lovers. This is due not only to the developed infrastructure of a small Bulgarian town that has preserved historical and cultural traditions, but also to the unique atmosphere of sincere friendliness and national flavor.
Burgas
Burgas in Bulgaria – interesting picturesque resort in the center of the Burgas Bay, the largest port city in the country. It attracts tourists with its calm, calm atmosphere, abundance of greenery, inexpensive beach holidays and unique attractions.
Varna
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Large Bulgarian port - sunny resort Varna has everything you need for have a great holiday: mild climate, well-equipped beaches, an abundance of fruits and attractions that you can explore between sunbathing sessions. There is also a lake with healing mud and several hospitals.
Vitosha
Skiing
The Vitosha ski resort is located in a national park in Bulgaria. This is a high mountain resort that attracts young people. Holidays in Vitosha are possible even in spring - snow stays here for up to 150 days a year. The resort is equipped with lifts and everything you need for a fun time.
Sofia
Capital of Bulgaria Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria, the largest city on the Balkan Peninsula. This is one of the most ancient capitals of Europe - the first Thracian settlements in this place appeared long before our era.
Nessebar
One of the most ancient cities in Europe, a site of world cultural heritage, a seaside resort on a rocky peninsula, a masterpiece of architecture - this is all Nessebar. The Bulgarian resort offers its guests a comfortable holiday on the Black Sea coast and an interesting excursion program.
Pomorie
The town of Pomorie is a popular resort in Bulgaria, located on a peninsula near Sunny Beach, famous for its therapeutic mud, sanatoriums. Holidays in Pomorie are chosen by people who value comfort, tranquility and regularity, those who want to relax, gain strength and improve their health.
Sozopol
The Bulgarian resort town of Sozopol is located on the Black Sea coast. Founded in the 6th century BC. e., it impresses with its beauty and ancient architecture - there are magnificent churches, houses with tiled roofs, narrow streets paved with stone, harmoniously combined with views of the sea.
Balchik
Skiing
By purchasing tours to Balchik, you can have a good time at one of the best resorts in Bulgaria. This small town with a population of 11.5 thousand people, located on the Black Sea coast. Book tourist packages to Balchik on our website.
Byala
The town of Byala is one of the most popular Bulgarian resorts on the Black Sea coast for family travel. Forest and sandy beaches, gentle sea and crystal clear, healing air. In Byala there are all conditions for a calm and have an interesting holiday with kids.
Primorsko
Primorsko is a town on a small peninsula between two bays of the Black Sea in southeastern Bulgaria. Holidays in Primorsko make tourists fall in love with its endless wide snow-white beaches and the beauty of pristine nature. Since 1994, the resort has been awarded the Blue Flag award for its environmental stewardship.
Ravda
Blue-blue sea, cozy beaches in azure bays, nature undisturbed by tourists and an incredibly soulful atmosphere - all this is the Bulgarian resort of Ravda. It was still a fishing village and had not yet managed to turn into a prestigious, pretentious, expensive place. But you can relax here comfortably, breathe easily, and eat delicious food.
Golden Sands
A holiday in the Golden Sands of Bulgaria is the cherished dream of many tourists. Several years ago, this tourist center was recognized as one of the most popular and fashionable resorts on the entire northern coast of the famous Riviera. The ideally flat and clean coastal area is a real paradise for lovers beach holiday.
sunny Beach
Sunny Beach is located along the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria and has been popular among holidaymakers for more than half a century. Immediate big cities– Varna, Burgas and Nessebar are located less than 100 km from the resort. The length of the unique sandy beaches of Sunny Beach is more than 10 km.
Pamporovo
Skiing
According to ancient chronicles, the city was founded by ancient settlers back in the fourth century BC. But over such a long history it has not collapsed and disappeared from the face of the earth. Today the resort of Pomorie is known far beyond the borders of Bulgaria and gladly welcomes guests from all over the world.
Saint Vlas
Saint Vlas is a modest but quite promising Bulgarian resort, located near the majestic foot of the Stara Plangina mountain. Just 6 km. From the village there is the famous Sunny Beach with rich infrastructure and a lot of entertainment.
Kiten
Kiten is a calm Bulgarian resort with sandy beaches and beautiful nature. Warm Black Sea, picturesque mountain Strandzha and its fresh greenery attract Bulgarians and tourists from abroad. This place is suitable for both a secluded holiday and a family trip.
Kranevo
Kranevo - resort village in Bulgaria with golden clean beach. Length beach line is 6 km. Holidays in Kranevo attract people of all ages. There are mineral healing springs and a camp for youth. Vacationers can enjoy the sun and thickets of cypress trees in the centuries-old park.
Borovets
Skiing
Borovets is a ski resort in Bulgaria, located near Sofia. Borovets is classified as prestigious resorts- in the 19th century this place was intended for royal recreation. Today there are lifts and ski slopes, and the infrastructure is developed. The resort is surrounded by pine forest.
Description of resorts in Bulgaria
Resorts in Bulgaria attract people with different preferences. Among the resorts of this country you can find places for a quiet and noisy holiday, beaches with a romantic atmosphere, and playgrounds for families with children. Bulgarian resorts are ideal for holidays.
Golden Sands: balneological resort
If you are looking for the best sandy resorts Bulgaria, then you should pay attention to Golden Sands. This is not just a beach with fine sand - the balneological resort is famous for its mineral waters. In addition, there is a warm sea, a clean coastline and forest. A tourist who is looking for the most beautiful resorts Bulgaria, will find a special charm in these places. Of course, there are bars, restaurants and casinos for vacationers.
Albena: for family vacation
Albena is another balneological center in the country. This is a resort on the Bulgarian coast that is ideal for a family holiday. There are no noisy youth here - young people prefer leisure and choose other resorts on the Bulgarian coast. Albena is quiet and peaceful. However, for sports lovers, windsurfing, archery, beach volleyball and tennis are available. There is a horse riding school here.
St. Constantine and Helena
If you are interested popular resorts Bulgaria, St. Constantine and Helena is a resort that is one of the most famous balneological centers. This is also a resort for have a relaxing holiday. When choosing seaside resorts in Bulgaria, be sure to pay attention to it. Here they practice treatment with mineral waters, paraffin, herbs, and essential oils.
Youth places
Popular youth resorts in Bulgaria are Golden Sands, Sunny Beach, Sozopol. These are resorts in Bulgaria for a holiday at the sea, where night life. The main resorts in Bulgaria are therapeutic, but in some places clubs open at night and discos begin.
At resorts in Bulgaria, prices are quite reasonable, so young people are attracted local beaches. You can buy tours to Bulgarian resorts at favorable price. Prices for last-minute travel packages are generally very low. Bulgarian seaside resorts are the venue for noisy parties. However, discos do not interfere with other vacationers having a peaceful time.
If you put all the resorts in Bulgaria on a list, it will be very long. Visit the most popular places and you will get an unforgettable experience. In the future, you will be able to continue your acquaintance with the resorts of this amazing country.
Today, about half a million local people are employed in this area. If you think about purchasing a trip to this country and research information about the most popular resort cities, the search engine will produce a map of the Bulgarian coast, strewn with landmarks.
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Brief description of resort towns
The entire coast of Bulgaria is under the state protection of local authorities, despite the fact that some beaches are commercial property.
Every year, the Blue Flag award is awarded to resorts for compliance with environmental protection procedures.
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Bulgaria is home to many national parks and various green areas. Tourist infrastructure stretches along the coast: nightclubs, water parks, restaurants, excursion bureaus, yacht clubs and other establishments designed to diversify the recreation of visitors and local vacationers.
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Prices for hotels are quite affordable, you can choose a room to suit any budget. But if you decide to purchase real estate, be prepared for the fact that the price tag per square meters of resort houses will significantly exceed the cost of apartments in the capital of the country.
Burgas Map
The most popular resort cities in Bulgaria among tourists are Sunny Beach and Burgas, Golden Sands and Varna. The local population divides the country into North and South. Unspoken northern capital is Varna, which is also called the sea gate.
Golden Sands, whose name speaks for itself, despite the fact that the entire coastline is strewn with small and yellow sand, invites you to a beach holiday.
Varna Map
Burgas is the capital of the South and the link between the two parts of the country. It is more of an industrial city than a resort city, which does not prevent tourists from enjoying their holidays there. Sunny Beach is the hallmark of the southern part of the Bulgarian coast map.
Where is Bulgaria located on the world map? Official name– The Republic of Bulgaria is located in South-Eastern Europe, in the east of the Balkan Peninsula and occupies about 22% of its area. The capital of Bulgaria is the city of Sofia. The country borders on Turkey in the south, Serbia and Macedonia in the west, and Romania in the north.
Unlike Turkey, almost no one gets to Bulgaria by land, since they will have to cross several borders of other states and, therefore, they fly here by plane, since the flight time is short (about 2 hours 30 minutes), which is convenient for flying with children.
As we see on the map of the coast, Bulgaria in the east is washed by the waters of the Black Sea. The Black Sea coast stretches for 400 kilometers. In the south and west of the country there are mainly mountain ranges.
Bulgaria has many beautiful cities and resorts. On the detailed map we can find the most famous Bulgarian resorts - Sunny Beach, Golden Sands, Obzor, Sozopol, St. Vlas, Riviera, etc. Most popular ski resorts countries are Bansko, Pamporovo, Borovets. On our website you will find detailed map Bulgaria in Russian with all cities, resorts and attractions. The country's area is small, but its climate is quite diverse: continental and Mediterranean climates predominate here, and the barrier effect of the Balkan Mountains can be felt throughout the country.
Every year the flow of tourists to Bulgaria growing. This is not an accident, because the cities and resorts of the country combine ancient history and modern service, mild climate and good knowledge of Russian local residents. The Bulgarian coast is famous for its sandy beaches and developed inexpensive resorts.
Bulgaria with seas on a world map close-up
- ancient country , its history goes back more than 1300 years. Now it is a modern, dynamically developing state, which has been part of the European Union since 2007.
Where is it located and who does it border with?
The Republic of Bulgaria is located on southeast Europe in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders on the southeast, south, southwest, west and north.
Bulgaria is located on west coast Black Sea.
Length coastline Black Sea coast is more than 400 kilometers.
How to get there?
There are several ways to get to Bulgaria:
- By plane. During the week, about 10 regular flights fly from Sofia from many other Russian cities, primarily to coastal cities;
- By train. You can get to Sofia by direct train across the countries of Eastern Europe. The train takes more than 2 days to reach the Bulgarian capital;
- By car. The route along highways will be more than 2,200 kilometers. On the road you will have to cross at least 3-4 state borders, depending on the chosen path.
Buy plane tickets using this search form. Enter cities of departure and arrival, date, number of passengers.
To visit Bulgaria you need a Bulgarian or Schengen visa.
Read more in how and in what period of time you can fly to Bulgaria.
Map of cities and resorts
Bulgaria is a country with a small population, just over 7 million people.
Major centers
The largest cities in Bulgaria are:
- State capital city Sofia- almost 1 million 200 thousand people;
- The main port of the country is Varna with a population of 375 thousand inhabitants;
- Plovdiv- one of ancient cities Europe, founded by the Romans, population about 340 thousand people;
- Burgas, another port with 210 thousand inhabitants.
Black Sea coast
Of the approximately 400 kilometers of Bulgaria, 120 are occupied by sandy beaches.
- Another significant Bulgarian resort is "Golden Sands", located near Varna. Located on the territory national park the resort has a mild climate and golden beaches stretching 3.5 kilometers along the coast. Vacationers have access to numerous hotels, sanatoriums, water and mud baths. Golden Sands is considered a rather noisy resort with an active nightlife.
- Not far from Golden Sands is the third most popular resort in Bulgaria - Albena, located on the territory of the Baltata nature reserve. Albena is home to the largest balneological center in Bulgaria. This is the most popular among European tourists resort in Bulgaria.
- Small resort town OK Kavarna, located north of Varna, attracts history buffs, because a settlement on this site was founded in ancient times. In addition, Kavarna is famous for its rock festival.
"Sunny Beach"- the largest resort center in Bulgaria, located 40 kilometers north of Burgas between the village of Vlas and the town of Nessebar in a picturesque bay.
The best Bulgarian resort has been operating since 1958 and offers tourists more than 200 hotels and 2 campsites.
Local sandy beaches, stretching for more than 10 kilometers along the coast, receive annual Blue flag- an international award for the purity of water, the quality of beaches and the safety of swimming.
The water temperature during the season reaches 26 degrees, average temperature air - 27 degrees above zero. At the service of tourists suggested: water park, water activities and attractions, swimming pools, equestrian base, tennis courts, amusement park, night clubs, summer theater, casinos, bowling clubs, mini golf, cinemas, cafes, restaurants and much more.
The resort hosts various music festivals and show programs. Resort safe for children- entry into sea water is gradual. If you are on vacation, then, if you wish, you can leave your child in a local kindergarten with an experienced teacher.
Bulgaria is a country with a culture close to us and a similar language, but there are features that you need to know when visiting it.
