Bulgaria Things to do

Folklore Evenings
Experience the rich cultural traditions of Bulgaria with an evening of dance and music while enjoying hearty local food and fine wine. Folktales and legends are accompanied by traditional musical instruments with participants wearing extravagantly detailed local costumes depicting mythical figures and animals. Performances are rounded off with a much celebrated fire dance. Folklore evenings take place at many villages and resorts in the Black Sea coastal region.

Water Sports
Always a favourite with holidaymakers, water sports can be enjoyed all along the Bulgarian coastline with waterskiing, parasailing and snorkelling. There is also a tremendous range of supervised children’s' activities with the largest concentration of pursuits in and around Sunny Beach resort. Opportunities also exist in the beautiful Rila National Park where windsurfing and kayaking can be enjoyed on the multitude of fresh water lakes.

Shopping
Enjoy a leisurely afternoon browsing for traditional crafts such as leather goods, ceramics and jewellery. The resort of Varna has a wide range of stalls and boutiques or stroll through the charming town of Nessebur where curios and antiques of all shapes and sizes can be found. Visit one of the craft workshops in the area and witness at first hand intricate designs being made.

Winter Sports
Indulge your passion for skiing and snowboarding at one of the mountain resorts of Bulgaria. Well developed ski runs and off piste forest trails ensure challenging skiing for beginners and experienced alike. During summer months, paths open up to reveal miles of hiking trails through fragrant pine forests and rugged mountain peaks. Walking tours, cycling and bird watching can all be enjoyed.

National Parks
Discover a wide variety of flora, fauna and wildlife in the national parks of Bulgaria. From rugged mountains and glacier lakes to thick forests that provide shelter for bears, wolves and wild cats, guided hiking trips are extremely rewarding. Organised horse riding and fishing trips can be arranged or plan your trip around some of the hundreds of ancient monuments and monasteries found throughout the countryside.

Natural Springs and Spas
There are over 600 natural mineral springs to be found throughout the country and Bulgaria is rightly renowned as one of the leading destinations for therapeutic natural treatments. Baths and health spas are located in many towns and cities with water temperatures ranging from 20 - 60c and rich in mineral content. The spa at Bankya is one of the most famous offering mineral and mud treatments and is a popular tourist attraction.

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