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The oldest lighthouse on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast opens its doors to visitors

The oldest and highest lighthouse on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast - the one in Shabla, is opening its doors to visitors. The event is being held on the occasion of the International Day of Lighthouses on August 18 (Friday) between 10.00 and 16.00. The..

published on 8/18/23 6:15 AM

Chapel inhabited by fish and mermaid on the sea bottom - underwater adventures near Primorsko

The so-called "Crocodiles" area near the Black Sea town of Primorsko is a magnet for thrill seekers. In the summer, this is where the underwater adventure of amateur divers starts with the help of experienced instructors. A necessary..

published on 8/16/23 3:15 PM

"Where Strandzha mountain meets the sea" - Tsarevo is promoting its beauty

A new video looks at the culture and history of the settlements in the Tsarevo ‎region and‏  ‏invites us to visit the place "where the mountain Strandzha meets ‎the sea, but also where history has left its rich imprint", we learn from the ‎Facebook..

published on 8/11/23 1:35 PM

China lifts bans on group tours to Bulgaria

China has lifted pandemic-era restrictions on group tours to Bulgaria and other key markets such as the US, Japan, South Korea and Australia, the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism said. The decision takes effect immediately. Travel..

published on 8/10/23 12:30 PM

Nursery for birds, floating islands, museum and eco-trail - welcome to the Srebarna Reserve

We find ourselves at one edge of Bulgaria, very close to the city of Silistra, where the Danube leaves the territory of the country and continues through Romania to flow into the Black Sea. Only 17 km from the northernmost Bulgarian city, the air is..

published on 8/9/23 2:08 PM

Stargazing in and around Kamen Bryag

As of this summer, tourists coming to Kamen Bryag village, in the Northern portion of Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, will be able to watch the stars from a modern astronomical observatory outside the village hall. The observatory has an automated..

updated on 8/7/23 2:34 PM

An inflow of holidaymakers to the mountains in the unbearable heat

Bulgaria's mountain hotels, guesthouses and chalets are enjoying great tourist interest this summer, especially at weekends when it is almost impossible to find vacancies, a Radio Bulgaria check shows. Some lodges are pre-booked until the end of..

published on 8/1/23 2:14 PM

Tourists can now take a closer look at the stars in Kamen Bryag, home to a brand new astronomical observatory

An automatic astronomical observatory with a dome has been opened in the Black Sea village of Kamen Bryag. The telescope has a 360° range and a digital camera for capturing celestial objects. The observatory was built under the project A Joint Open..

published on 7/30/23 4:45 PM

Bulgarian camping site offers innovative self-service

Camping in Plovdiv? It might sound strange to you but the ancient city in the western part of the Upper Thracian Plain offers an opportunity for the curious to get to know its rich cultural and historical heritage. However, the..

published on 7/29/23 8:05 AM

Magura is one of the most beautiful and mysterious caves in Europe

At the height of the summer tourist season, the Magura Cave welcomes an average of 1,000 to 1,500 people per day. The natural and archaeological landmark, located not far away from the city of Belogradchik , has colossal dimensions..

published on 7/27/23 1:40 PM