Bulgaria is crossed by mountain ranges, The Balkan chain, the Rhodopes, the Rila range and the Pirin Mountains. The healthy climate, days of guaranteed snow, the spectacular scenery, the modern winter resorts and reasonable prices tempt more and more foreign fans of snow winter holidays.

At the numerous architectural reserves and monastery complexes you could retire to feel the authentic atmosphere of the Bulgarian Revival period house, to get acquainted with the traditional Bulgarian crafts, to experience the charm of the Orthodox temples.

The biggest winter resorts are Pamporovo, Borovets, Malyovitsa and Bansko. There you can find perfect ski slopes, either for beginners or professionals. Besides chair and cable lifts, ski equipment and teachers, the resorts offer all you need to have for an unforgettable holiday. From five-star hotels with satellite TV, to romantic huts, small family hotels, and holiday villages with the more intimate charm of “Finish” chalets.

The various sporting facilities for table tennis, bowling, fitness, bodybuilding, sauna, and swimming will make your holiday healthy and purposeful. In the excellent restaurants you can enjoy Bulgarian culinary delights, and nightlife goes on at attractive bars, clubs, and discotheques.

If you come in the summer you won't regret it. The amazing variety of the flora and fauna, the virgin forests, the crystal clear rivers and springs, the picturesque scenic routes and the mild climate are ideal for walking, climbing, exploring caves and cycling. Those who would like to be close to nature can stay at private guesthouses, tourist huts, monasteries and camping sites. Dobriniste, Semkovo, Chepelare , Momchilovtsi, Stoikite , Shiroka Luka become more and more popular as mountain resorts.

Bulgaria is famed for its unique folklore heritage. One of the messages of “Mankind”, transmitted in Space to alien civilisations is the Bulgarian folk song "Izlyazal e Delyo haidutin". It was selected among musical offers from all over the world and now it “sounds in infinity” together with Bethoven's "Ode to joy". No wonder it is believed that the fantastic scenery of the Rhodopes is the birthplace of the mythical Orpheus.

14th February/, Koukeri processions /the first Sunday before Lent/ commemorating the start of the agricultural year in spring, Baba Marta /connected with the coming spring and the exchange of "martenitsi" - good-luck charms/, the colourful barefoot fire dancing on 21st May, Sts Constantine and Helena, commemorating the coming summer and the Rozhen and Koprivshtitsa folklore Festivals. If you opt for the so-called "village tourism" you would have the chance to experience the atmosphere of the authentic village life and to try the national culinary specialities.