Discover
the Inland of Bulgaria
Besides sea and city landmarks Bulgaria also has many other regions that are
worth visiting.
Mountains: The Bulgarian mountains of Rila, Pirin,
the Rhodopes, Stara Planina (the Bulgarian name of the Balkan range, meaning
"old mountain"), and Vitosha are bound to astound you with their impressive
nature and landscapes. Small towns like Zheravna, Melnik, Bansko, and Koprivshtitsa,
surprise and charm with their natural beauty and the Bulgarian revival spirit
streaming from each old house. They also provide an insight into provincial
Bulgaria. Being a guest you may stay at the cosy little houses, and take delight
in the typical dishes for the region and indulge in the contemplative rhythm
of living in the Bulgarian mountains. Opportunities for riding, mountain tracking
and cycling, as well as the numerous culture events will certainly provide you
with days of rich experience.
There are various national parks and protected territories in the mountains.
Virgin nature and impressive landscape are a prerequisite for eco-tourism and
hiking tours.
Here are some additional opportunities for vacationing in the Bulgarian mountains:
cycling tourism routes; mountain routes for alpinists; numerous caves; rafting
in mountain streams; para-gliding; angling in the mountain rivers; hunting tourism;
Ski-Vacation: Bulgarian mountains offer exciting
ski opportunities in winter. The biggest resorts are Borovets, Pamporovo, Bansko,
and Vitosha. The numerous ski runs, up to 2500 m altitude, the ski-schools,
and the attractive hotels, coupled with the heavy snowfalls from December to
April, provide a precondition for a wonderful ski-vacation.
Spa Resorts and Healing Tourism Bulgaria has a
millenary tradition in balneology. Back in time, the Romans made use of the
numerous hot
and cold mineral watersprings. Today various spa resorts offer the following
types of therapy at favourable prices: Aroma-therapy; Tangentor; Copper therapy;
Phyto-therapy; Tallasso-therapy; Inhalations; Massaging; Acupuncture; Remedial
gym; Procedures with oxygen and zone; Slimming programmes; Spa-cosmetics.
