Visiting Bulgaria

Friday, June 26, 2009 ·

By Graham McKenzie

Welcome to the beautiful country of Bulgaria! Located on the southeastern part of Europe, Bulgaria is now becoming a premiere tourist destination in the continent. Bulgaria is situated along the Balkan Peninsula. It is bordered by Romania to the north, the Black Sea to the east, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, and Greece and Turkey on the south. Travelers visiting this beautiful country are captivated with its picturesque landscapes, pristine beaches, historical buildings and a rich cultural heritage that is uniquely their own.

While there are a number of different packaged tours offered to Bulgaria, it is a totally different experience to discover the country on your own and at your own pace. Here are some tips to help you explore and discover the country away from the standard tourist trail.

Bulgaria has a temperate climate, meaning that its locals experience cold winters and warm summers. Its close proximity to the Black Sea and the many mountain ranges that could be found all over the country has made the country of Bulgaria a rather windy country, particularly during the winter months and during the first part of summer. Heavy rainfalls are also frequent during the first few months of summer in the country, so make sure that you pack in your windbreakers and umbrellas with you.

While Bulgaria is still making its name known as a prime tourist destination in Europe, tourists would find a number of different accommodations that are sure to meet their budget and what they are looking for. You can choose from a wide variety of hotels, hostels, bed and breakfasts, and even private lodgings all over the country. Regardless on where you are staying, it is important to remember to make sure to submit your itinerary including the places where you are staying to the local authorities. This is because in the country of Bulgaria, tourists are required to submit all travel itineraries to the local police whether or not you are here for business or pleasure.

Not all tourists are required to acquire a visa to visit the country, provided that your stay is no longer than 30 days. To see if you are qualified for this, it is best to contact the embassy of Bulgaria in your country.

Tourists are also required to bring along a copy of their complete itinerary which they would need to surrender to the local police upon their arrival. Although immigration officers do not require some tourists to obtain a visa to visit the country or have a return ticket for the flight home, they do require a copy of your complete itinerary, including the places where you will be staying in order to prevent the possibility of you overstaying in Bulgaria.

Despite the fact that Bulgaria is just starting to make its mark as a prime tourist destination in Europe, travelers visiting the country would not need to worry about where to stay during their trip to this beautiful country. Travelers can choose from a wide variety of accommodations all over the country. From 5-star hotels to private lodgings and hostels, travelers are guaranteed to find one that would meet their budget.

It is a good idea to try visiting online travel agencies when looking where to stay in Bulgaria. Many of these online travel agencies would offer some discounted rates which are not available if you make the reservations directly with the hotel.

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