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Holiday Apartments in Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a hot spot for tourists, particularly known for the cultural riches of Sofia and Plovdiv. With prices well below those in Western Europe, Bulgaria’s spa resorts including Bankya, Hisvarna, Velingrad, Sandanski and Varshets are popular throughout the year. Situated in south-eastern Europe, Bulgaria centrally occupies both sides of the Balkan Range (the Balkans) from which the peninsula has taken its name. Bulgaria is a beautiful country which considers tourism as one of its biggest assets. The Black Sea Coast is famous for its fine sandy beaches whilst its cities are rich in culture and its ski resorts are becoming increasingly popular with foreign tourists.

Popular Cities in Bulgaria

The most popular cities in Bulgaria for tourists include:

• Sofia -- the capital is one of the oldest cities in Europe, believed to have been inhabited since the 8th Century. Sofia offers fascinating architecture, history and culture and many of its buildings are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Sights include the 10th Century Boyana Church; the gold-domed Alexander Neuski Cathedral; the National Gallery of Foreign Art; and the National Archaeological Museum.
• Burgas and Varna -- these two cities are both located on the Black Sea coast. They are two of the largest cities in Bulgaria -- Varga is an ancient city with many fine examples of ancient, medieval, renaissance and modern architecture. In the summer both cities offer pleasant coastal weather conditions with around 11 hours of sunshine a day.
• Plovdiv -- this is the second largest city in Bulgaria. It is rich in folklore and has various ornately decorated churches which are well worth a visit.

Attractions

• Beaches -- Resorts such as Golden Sands, Albena, Riviera, Sunny Beach, Sozopol and Nessebur have safe and attractive beaches, many of which are to Blue Flag standard.
• Countryside -- The countryside offers forests, mountains, lakes and rivers.
• Mineral Springs -- Bulgaria is well known for its natural mineral springs. The best known spa resorts are Hissarya, Velingrad, Devin, Varshets and Pavel Banya.
• Culture -- Bulgaria is steeped in history and has many historic sites of interest including the Roman citadel at Varna and the historic town of Bansko with its Rila Monastery.
• Skiing -- Bulgaria’s ski resorts are becoming increasing popular -- the resorts of Bansko, Pamporovo, Borovets and Aleko offer services and tuition for all skiing levels and for snowboarding.

Apartments to rent in Bulgaria

Holiday apartment rentals are available all over Bulgaria in ski resorts, the countryside, in its cities and on the coast. The country offers a range of activities and tourist attractions to suit all ages. It is a popular destination for culture buffs, families who simply want a beach holiday and those who want an outdoors activity holiday.

There are all kinds of rental options to choose from in Bulgaria -- no matter where you are staying in the country. The growth in tourism and in modern developments has opened up the rental sector. Visitors can now choose from all types and sizes of apartments -- from a small studio flat to a luxury condo style apartment. Those with bigger budgets or larger parties may want to consider family sized houses and coastal villas. There really is something for all tastes and budgets here.