Bulgaria |
| Wednesday, 28 May 2008 00:00 |
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The Black Sea shores in particular are a true tourist magnet. This comes as no surprise; sunny beaches are followed by romantic bays and sleepy fishing villages. Even the names of the different costal regions, like Sunny Beach or Golden Beach, have a holiday ring to them. The most popular vacation spots along the coast are Nessebar, an ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Albena, And Pomorie. The sole purpose of these towns is to accommodate tourists and show them a good time. Once you’ve had enough of lying on the beach and taking the occasional swim in the warm water, there is scuba diving, sailing, water skiing, tennis, golf, and horse back riding. The biggest town on the Black Sea is Varna, a cultural center comparable to Sofia. The gravitational center of town is Nesawisimost Square, where amongst others you will find the opera house and an old bell tower. Other historic sights are just a stroll away, and when you have seen all those you can take a walk to Bulgaria’s gate to the world, the Varna harbor. The marine park includes a museum of natural history, an aquarium and zoo, a dolphinarium, and even a planetarium.
The mountains are the obvious contrast to the beach program of the Black Sea. The Rhodope Mountains are one of the best hiking areas in Europe, and covered in historic sights as well, for example the ancient settlement near Stojkite, dating from the 6th century BC, the ancient street between Persenk and Murgawets, and the Bachkovo Monastery. Most caves and gorges can be visited with a tour guide. The Rhodope Mountains are also well-suited for skiing vacations, the slopes are in good condition, and towns like Borovets, Pamporovo, and Bansko offer plenty of accommodation. |
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