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Why Visit Bulgaria
A picturesque small country called Bulgaria has existed for more than 13 centuries in Europe, linking East and West. Bulgaria remembers ancient civilisations and great people that wrote its turbulent history. Situated in Southeastern Europe, Bulgaria occupies the northeastern part of the Balkan Peninsula.

The Bulgarian Belogradchik Rocks took the lead in D category caves, rocks and valleys, in the chart for the new 7 world wonders, outstripping the recent favorite in that category the Devil’s Town in Serbia.

Bulgaria has been an associated member of the European Union (EU) since 1992. In 1997 an agreement was signed with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank for economic stabilization and for the carrying through of economic reforms in the country. A currency board was introduced. The national monetary unit has been referred to the EURO. A structural reform is underway aimed at an economic growth, a functioning market economy and at paving the way for foreign investments in the country.

Most of the foreign citizens entering Bulgaria don’t need visa but they must carry their valid international passport. The list of the countries which citizens need visa, when entering Bulgaria, can be found at www.mfe.government.bg

The Bulgarian Lev is pegged to the Euro. 1 EUR = 1.955 BGN. You may exchange money in banks and in any of the numerous exchange offices. Some of those offices are opened during the holidays. Euro-checks may be cashed on a lot of banks.

Popular Tourist Sites include:
Bankya - This is a spa, renowned for its healthy climate. It is located 17 km west of Sofia, in the northeast slopes of Lyulin Mountain.The mineral waters (with temperatures of 34-38C and a flow of about 50 l per second) are propitious for the treatment of cardiovascular and rheumatic diseases and functional diseases of the nervous system. Numerous rest home facilities, hotels and medical treatment establishments have been built.

Belchinski Bani - This is a spa, located 13 km northwest of the town of Samokov.The mineral water (temperature of 40-41.5C) is suitable for treatment of the loco-motor system, of neurological dermatological and other diseases. A balneology hospital, holiday houses, an outdoor swimming pool, and other facilities have been built in the resort.

Blagoevgrad - It has been famous for a long time as a spa. It is about 100 km south of Sofia.Its mineral waters have temperature up to 55C and are beneficial in the treatment of the loco-motor system, neurological, dermatological, kidney, urologic and other diseases.

Varna - The largest city on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, known as the seaside capital of Bulgaria and the queen of the Black Sea. Located by the side of the big Varna Bay, 134 km north of Bourgas and 469 km from Sofia, this is the third biggest city in Bulgaria. This lovely and up-to-date seaside resort has an international airport and a busy port. West of the city is the Varna Lake, which is of importance for transport, providing the seaside connection between the Ports of Varna and Varna-West.

Veliko - Veliko Tarnovo is a town in Veliko Tarnovo municipality, a center of Veliko Tarnovo municipality and Veliko Tarnovo Region. Till 1965, the name of the city was Tarnovo, which is still the most commonly used way of the name in everyday conversations.

Velingrad - The greatest wealth of Velingrad are its mineral springs – more than 70 in number with temperature ranging from 22 to 90C and flow of more than 150 l per second. The catchment area extends over about 800 sq km. Three thermal zones have taken shape: Chepino, Ludzhene and Kamenitsa, whereby half of the water resources come from the Chepino spring. They are used for the treatment of diseases of the loco-motor system, neurological, liver, abdominal, dermatological and other diseases.