What time of year is better to go to Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is able to surprise tourists at any time of the year. For a short trip, Ukrainians do not need a visa, the travel format can be organized in accordance with interests and budget. It is important to decide what exactly you expect from your holiday in order to coordinate your travel dates.

beach holiday

The climate of the entire Black Sea coast of the country is determined by the sea and the Balkan Mountains. They are a natural windbreak. In summer, the weather is dry and hot, but the heat is easier to bear than in Egyptian resorts, a pleasant Mediterranean breeze blows here. If your goal is a beach holiday, summer is the best time to travel. The air warms up to 30℃, sea water temperature is 24-26℃.

The beach season in the resorts of the Black Sea coast lasts from June to September. The hottest months are July and August. The most popular tourist locations are Golden Sands, Sozopl, Sunny Beach.

A bonus to summer holidays is an abundance of vegetables and fruits. By the end of summer, rural festivals of watermelons, parades of ships, jazz concerts, colorful folklore holidays are held in the country.

Skiing

Winter recreation centers open the season in November-December. The weather at this time is not stable, the temperature fluctuates, but the time for skiing is ideal. From January to February is the high season for skiers. Snow can linger on the slopes in March. Winter sports lovers go to Vitosha, Bansko Pamporovo. The usual weather for these places is heavy snowfalls at an air temperature of zero-minus 5 ℃.

Excursions

October and April are the best months for a measured excursion program. Tourist activity is down, housing and airfare prices are down. This is a period that can be used for leisurely sightseeing of architectural and natural sights, for visiting parks, museums, nature reserves. Arriving in the middle of autumn or spring, tourists can enjoy their vacation at SPA resorts.

There is not much rain during this period, but it is better to take an umbrella and a raincoat with you.

Accommodation options in Bulgaria

When planning a trip, it is important to take care of accommodation in advance. There are two options for trips - independent and as part of the tour. In the second case, you do not need to choose a hotel, it is offered by a tour operator. The option has a number of advantages: no need to plan a trip, the budget is known in advance, the cost of the tour due to discounts from hotels and operators is usually lower than for independent trips.

Those who appreciate flexibility, freedom of movement should think about finding housing on their own. Bulgaria offers options for every taste and budget:

• apartments: studios, one-, two-, three-bedroom apartments. It is convenient to rent accommodation in aparthotels. These are residential complexes, in which, in addition to accommodation facilities, there are swimming pools, shops, restaurants, beauty salons and other necessary infrastructure;
• maisonettes: apartments on the attic floors, mostly with sloping roofs;
• private houses;
• cottages, villas;
• resort hotels category 2-5 stars.

You can find options at the stage of planning a trip through booking sites or on the spot, upon arrival. The cost of living depends on the season, format, area of ​​the object. The most budgetary are mini-family hotels and hostels. The final check depends on the resort itself.

Where to go on vacation in Bulgaria?

For families with children, many tourists choose Varna. White sand beaches stretch for 8 km along the coastline. Vacationers have the opportunity to combine swimming and sunbathing with visiting exhibitions, festivals, master classes, sports competitions.

Burgas is a worthy place to visit on the northern coast. The infrastructure here is less developed, but everything you need for a good rest is there. In Burgas, affordable prices for wellness treatments, relatively inexpensive accommodation, even in high season.

A place to relax with children - Sunny Beach. The resort is located in a shallow bay, which creates a safe environment for children to swim. The coast is gentle throughout. The bay is protected from the winds by the Stara Planina mountain range.

The TOP of Bulgarian ski resorts is headed by Bansko. This is a small town in the dense ring of the Pirin Mountains. There are slopes of different levels in Bansko: for experienced masters and for those who have started skiing for the first time. There are special tracks for children. The ski complex is equipped with modern equipment, which allows you to maintain the required level of snow cover throughout the skiing season.

There are many hotels and boarding houses in the city. If skiing is not your area of ​​interest, you can simply walk along the ancient streets, breathe in the mountain air, enjoy the winter landscapes, visit wine cellars and local taverns.