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Bulgaria

Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is situated on the eastern portion of the Balkans directly south of the Danube river and west of the Black Sea.

Type Country

Why go

  • Country in Southeastern Europe.
  • Served by Draganovtsi Airfield.

History

Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is situated on the eastern portion of the Balkans directly south of the Danube river and west of the Black Sea. Bulgaria is bordered by Greece and Turkey to the south, Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, and Romania across the Danube river to the north. It covers a territory of 110,994 square kilometres (42,855 sq mi), making it the tenth largest within the European Union and the sixteenth-largest country in Europe by area. Sofia is the nation's capital and largest city; other major cities include Plovdiv, Varna, and Burgas.

Airports

Stryama Airfield 20 km to the centre
Banya, 16, BG
Outdoor
Kalvacha Airfield 31 km to the centre
Kalvacha, 24, BG
Outdoor
Draganovtsi Airfield 38 km to the centre
Draganovtsi, 07, BG
Outdoor
Stara Zagora Airport 57 km to the centre
Stara Zagora, 24, BG
Outdoor
Moskovets Airstrip 30 km to the centre
Moskovets, 16, BG
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Draganovtsi Airfield; 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bulgaria. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.