Vihren Peak is one of the most visited peaks in Bulgaria. It is 2914 meters high and is the highest peak of the Pirin Mountains. The peak is the second highest in Bulgaria after Musala.

Vihren Peak is one of the most visited peaks in Bulgaria. It is 2914 meters high and is the highest peak of the Pirin Mountains. The peak is the second highest in Bulgaria after Musala.

On a sunny June weekend, we set off on yet another memorable trip to Vratsa. It was already our third or fourth visit to the region, this time mainly focused on the impressive waterfalls near the city—Vrachanska Skaklya and Borov Kamak, both among the highest waterfalls in Bulgaria. Several more trips followed after that, and with each visit I discovered new places while happily returning to familiar favorites.

The Belogradchik Rocks are a place where nature seems to have poured out its beauty in abundance. In recent years, the place has become known beyond the borders of Bulgaria. In 2009, the cliffs were among the 77 finalists in a competition to choose the new 7 natural wonders of the world. The list of candidates for the prize numbered 260 natural sites from around the world, with over 6.5 million people voting for the Belogradchik Rocks. Recently, even Elon Musk has heard about the beauty and grandeur of the cliffs and there were even rumors that he had decided to come. We’re still waiting for him, but you never know 🙂 .

In the second half of this February, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Dupnitsa, to explore the city up close and to get to know several new places and routes in Dupnitsa and the region. We have passed through the town many times, but we have never stopped to walk around it. After an interesting weekend there, I can say that Dupnitsa is a convenient location as a base from which to start exploring interesting places and routes nearby.

This article is devoted to the must-see sights of Sofia and nearby, and shows you the top attractions there and things to do. The places, described below, can be visited any time a year.
Many of you start exploring Bulgaria just from Sofia, the capital, for others Sofia is probably the only destination in Bulgaria they visit. I hope, my descriptions and advice will be useful for you to explore the best Sofia sightseeing locations and must-see attractions so that you have an unforgettable travel experience in my country.

Venetsa Cave is one of the beautiful gems of Northwestern Bulgaria. Its name comes from the Bulgarian word for “wreath” or “crown,” and it truly deserves it – often described as the crown jewel among the region’s caves because of its impressive rock formations.

Silistar Beach is one of my favorite beaches on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. Without any buildings and picturesque, it is not only a beach, but also a very beautiful place. The bay has blue and clear waters, very pleasant for swimming. I was truly enchanted when I first visited it more than 20 years ago – it somehow reminded me of the sea from my childhood. Then, and in the following few years, not many people were sunbathing there, it was not occupied with concession umbrellas, there were not even lifeguards.

Veleka Beach is among the most picturesque beaches on the Bulgarian Southern Black Sea Coast. It is located in the northern part of the village of Sinemorets at the confluence of the Veleka River into the Black Sea. The beach is huge and there is enough space for everyone. The landscape is beautiful – completely natural and without concrete. However, the bay is quite deep. You enter the sea, take two steps and you no longer step on the bottom.

Lipite Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, still almost untouched. The reason is that there’s no road access by car. It lies in a picturesque bay with crystal-clear waters, not far from Butamyata Beach in Sinemorets. The sand is fine, and at the back, the beach meets the dense forests of Strandzha.

Kaliakra Cape. High, windy, and rocky, cutting 2 kilometers into the sea off the coast of Kavarna. One of the most picturesque places on the Northern Black Sea Coast. I have been to the cape so many times, but I will never get tired of returning there.
