| | | | Bulgarian Cities Information | | | | | | | | | Ahtopol is a sea restort, based on a rocky peninsula in the lower lands of Strandja. The town is 86 km southern of Burgas and it is 477 km southeast of Sofia (the capital of Bulgaria). It has 2 long beautiful and picturesque beaches, the 2nd one, which is to the north of Akhtopol being used mainly by nudists. Long ago there was a greek legend about the goddess of love Agatha, who liked Ahtopol so much that she chose it for her favorite rest place. She calls it Agathopolis - City of Love.... continue | | | | | | | | | Albena resort is one of the most popular places for holidays in Bulgaria. It is located only 12 km south-west from the town of Balchik and 30 km away from the city of Varna and its International Airport. The construction of the resort started in 1968 with remarkable and beautiful architecture composition. The resort was named after a character Albena from a story of the famous Bulgarian writer Yordan Yovkov and she is a symbol of the Bulgarian woman's eternal beauty. Being modern and... continue | | | | | | | | | Location: Balchik is located on the North East part of Bulgaria. Balchik is one of the 14 municipalities located on the Black Sea coast. It spreads on 524 sq km, 419 256 decars of agricultural land, 64 000 decars of forests and 30 km fine beach line. The municipality is formed by 19 settlements with a center the town of Balchik. The town is located 530 km from the capital Sofia, 36 km from dobrich,48 km from Varna and 57 km from the checkpoint with Romania Durankulak.The municipality... continue | | | | | | | | | Location: The municipality of Bansko comprises the most beautiful part of the Pirin Mountain, parts of the Razlog valley, from the picturesque gorge of Momina Klisura on River Mesta and from the Dubrashki ridge in the Rhodopi Mountains. Its territory comes up to 49,621 hca with average height of 950 meters above sea level. Bansko is located 160 km south of Sofia, 60 km south-east of Blagoevgrad, 6 km south of Razlog and 51 km north of Gotse Delchev and is part of the Blagoevgrad district.... continue | | | | | | | | | The picturesque small town of Berkovitsa, located just about 75 km north from the capital of Sofia amazes with its tranquility and peaceful life. The town has about 17000 inhabitants total. It's location is favorable- being so close to the mountain that keeps away the winds in the winter and keeps it cool in the summer heat. The city of Montana is only 23 km far. It is the nearest developed city in the area. Vratsa is a bit further but still close enough - 55 km away. To get to Berkovitsa... continue | | | | | | | | | Blagoevgrad (77 368 resident population, 430 m altitude) is a town located at the foot of the Rila Mountain, in the valley of the river Struma near the river of Blagoevska Bistritza. It is about 100 km south of Sofia city, 53 km north-west of Razlog and 65 km north of Sandanski. The town is a district center and a popular balneological resort. History - The earliest traces of settled life date from the III millеnium B.C. The town arose on the place of the ancient Thracian settlement... continue | | | | | | | | | The biggest and the oldest ski resort in Republic of Bulgaria is called Borovets It is spread on the northern slopes of Rila mountain, 1350 M above sea level. The resort is situated at the foot of Musala Peak which with its 2925 m is the highest on the Balkan Peninsula. Borovets is huddled between venerable coniferous forests and perhaps this is the main reason which makes the climate unique! Mild, snowy winters attract thousands of winter sport lovers and cool summers welcome nature... continue | | | | | | | | | Location: Botevgrad is located 60 km east of the capital Sofia. It is an important crossroad for East and North Bulgaria. There is an airport only 50 km away and a major railway station just 30 km away. The customs office in the town can process all kinds of cargo. The town is located in the Botevgradska valley 350 meters above sea level. The total area of the municipality comes to 506,6 sq km. Its territories include parts of the West Stara Planina and the pre- Balkan Hills. Its strategic... continue | | | | | | | | | Bourgas is the second biggest city on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. The capital of Sofia stands at a distance of 390 km. The climate is suitable for recreation with mild winters and long sunny summers. Around the city are Atanassovo Lake (to the north, it is a home for many marsh and sea birds from Gibraltar and the Bosphorous), Bourgas Lake (near the town. Pelicans, ibis, and herons nest there), and Mandren lake (it is 10 km south of Bourgas and is also an important ornithological reserve).... continue | | | | | | | | | Dobrich is situated amidst the Dobrudja plateau on the two banks of Dobrich river. The population is 115 000. The town is 50 km in north-west direction from the sea capital Varna and 37 km away from the border point with Romania. Dobrich is a district city and the district includes eight Municipalities.Dobrich is a center of the biggest crops producing region in the country known as the granary of Bulgaria. History: The region has been populated since ancient times which is proved by the... continue | | | | | | | | | The place where Stara Planina Mountain meets the Black Sea has always been one of the most romantic places on the Black sea coast. There is an unlimited source of fun to do there, things like: a possibility to practice over 20 types of water sports; as well as night fun and clubbing. When looking from aside Elenite looks like a fancy and luxurious domain from a tv soap opera and the beautiful villas and other estates are right on the beach. The beautiful parks and alleys are preferable... continue | | | | | | | | | Elhovo is a town located in the Southeast Thrace near the river Tundzha in the middle of the fertile Elhovo field. It is 160 m above the sea level; 37 km far from Yambol, 65 km from Sliven and 94 km away from Burgas city. The town has around 13 675 resident population. History: Elhovo is a place with age-old history. The sepulchral mounds and the great number of finds in the area evidence it was inhabited ever since the ancient Thracians. The existing Thracian settlement was fortified at... continue | | | | | |
