Bulgaria: a cheap tourist destination, but delightful photos prove its beauty.
Bulgaria is a well-known vacation destination where you can get excellent value for money, as we constantly report. But these photos show that this Balkan country also has magic.
This portfolio features mysterious caves - one of which appeared in a Sylvester Stallone movie, while another is said to resemble the face of the devil - and picturesque villages such as Etar, with its cobbled streets and charming watermill. There are also impressive remote monasteries such as Rila Monastery, a colorful monument tucked away in the Rila Mountains.
It's no secret that the country has magical beaches - among the photos are little-known gorgeous stretches of sandy Black Sea coastline. Scroll down to see some of Bulgaria's most beautiful landscapes in picture form...
The magnificent Belogradchik FortressLook at the impressive Belogradchik Fortress (also known as "Kaleto"), an ancient fortress in the northwestern corner of the country. Built by the Romans, it sits on a magnificent peak dotted with rock spires. If visitors are feeling brave, they can climb a series of dangerous ladders built into the rock formations to enjoy views of the surrounding landscape.
Bolata BeachThis piece of paradise is Bolata Beach, a sandy harbor that is part of the Kaliakra Nature Reserve on the northeastern coast of the Black Sea in Bulgaria. The reserve is a haven for birdwatching and flocks of dolphins can be seen off the coast.
Devetashka Cave
This photo shows the impressive Devetashka Cave in northern Bulgaria, home to a large number of bats. You may recognize it from the 2012 movie "Unstoppable 2," where Sylvester Stallone's character makes a plane crash inside a cave.
The Cherepish Monastery.This idyllic photo shows the 14th-century Cherepish Monastery on the banks of the Iskjr River. It has a small museum, a guest house and a restaurant that serves "traditional monastery dishes and Bulgarian cuisine," according to the website Bulgariamonasteries.com.
Karjali ReservoirThis breathtaking photo shows the Karjali Reservoir, a large reservoir formed by the Karjali Dam in the south of the country. It is a popular spot for paddling and fishing - you can catch trout or catfish here.
Sophia
This photo shows the sun setting over Bulgaria's capital, Sofia. The Vitosha mountain range can be seen in the background, and the green domes of the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius rise in the center of the frame.
Rilski MonasteryThis photo is dedicated to the magnificent Rila Monastery. Founded in the 10th century by St. Ivan of Rila, this UNESCO-listed monastery is located 1,147 meters above sea level in the Rila Mountains.
This chocolate box-style village is Etar, an ethnographic village and open-air museum founded in the 1960s in Gabrovo province. It is a re-creation of a traditional village from the Bulgarian Revival period that began in the late 18th century. The museum has a watermill and cobblestone streets, a description calls it "a living portrait of a bygone era. "
Sozopol
This gorgeous aerial image shows the emerald waters of Sozopol, a historic resort town on the Black Sea coast founded in the 7th century BC. A view from a cafe on the coast of Sozopol.
Look at the impressive Belogradchik Fortress (also known as "Kaleto"), an ancient fortress in the northwestern corner of the country. Built by the Romans, it sits on a magnificent peak dotted with rock spires. If visitors are feeling brave, they can climb a series of dangerous ladders built into the rock formations to enjoy views of the surrounding landscape.
Bolata BeachThis piece of paradise is Bolata Beach, a sandy harbor that is part of the Kaliakra Nature Reserve on the northeastern coast of the Black Sea in Bulgaria. The reserve is a haven for birdwatching and flocks of dolphins can be seen off the coast.
Devetashka Cave
This photo shows the impressive Devetashka Cave in northern Bulgaria, home to a large number of bats. You may recognize it from the 2012 movie "Unstoppable 2," where Sylvester Stallone's character makes a plane crash inside a cave.
The Cherepish Monastery.This idyllic photo shows the 14th-century Cherepish Monastery on the banks of the Iskjr River. It has a small museum, a guest house and a restaurant that serves "traditional monastery dishes and Bulgarian cuisine," according to the website Bulgariamonasteries.com.
Karjali ReservoirThis breathtaking photo shows the Karjali Reservoir, a large reservoir formed by the Karjali Dam in the south of the country. It is a popular spot for paddling and fishing - you can catch trout or catfish here.
Sophia
This photo shows the sun setting over Bulgaria's capital, Sofia. The Vitosha mountain range can be seen in the background, and the green domes of the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius rise in the center of the frame.
Rilski MonasteryThis photo is dedicated to the magnificent Rila Monastery. Founded in the 10th century by St. Ivan of Rila, this UNESCO-listed monastery is located 1,147 meters above sea level in the Rila Mountains.
This chocolate box-style village is Etar, an ethnographic village and open-air museum founded in the 1960s in Gabrovo province. It is a re-creation of a traditional village from the Bulgarian Revival period that began in the late 18th century. The museum has a watermill and cobblestone streets, a description calls it "a living portrait of a bygone era. "
Sozopol
This gorgeous aerial image shows the emerald waters of Sozopol, a historic resort town on the Black Sea coast founded in the 7th century BC. A view from a cafe on the coast of Sozopol.
This piece of paradise is Bolata Beach, a sandy harbor that is part of the Kaliakra Nature Reserve on the northeastern coast of the Black Sea in Bulgaria. The reserve is a haven for birdwatching and flocks of dolphins can be seen off the coast.
Devetashka Cave
This photo shows the impressive Devetashka Cave in northern Bulgaria, home to a large number of bats. You may recognize it from the 2012 movie "Unstoppable 2," where Sylvester Stallone's character makes a plane crash inside a cave.
The Cherepish Monastery.This idyllic photo shows the 14th-century Cherepish Monastery on the banks of the Iskjr River. It has a small museum, a guest house and a restaurant that serves "traditional monastery dishes and Bulgarian cuisine," according to the website Bulgariamonasteries.com.
Karjali ReservoirThis breathtaking photo shows the Karjali Reservoir, a large reservoir formed by the Karjali Dam in the south of the country. It is a popular spot for paddling and fishing - you can catch trout or catfish here.
Sophia
This photo shows the sun setting over Bulgaria's capital, Sofia. The Vitosha mountain range can be seen in the background, and the green domes of the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius rise in the center of the frame.
Rilski MonasteryThis photo is dedicated to the magnificent Rila Monastery. Founded in the 10th century by St. Ivan of Rila, this UNESCO-listed monastery is located 1,147 meters above sea level in the Rila Mountains.
This chocolate box-style village is Etar, an ethnographic village and open-air museum founded in the 1960s in Gabrovo province. It is a re-creation of a traditional village from the Bulgarian Revival period that began in the late 18th century. The museum has a watermill and cobblestone streets, a description calls it "a living portrait of a bygone era. "
Sozopol
This gorgeous aerial image shows the emerald waters of Sozopol, a historic resort town on the Black Sea coast founded in the 7th century BC. A view from a cafe on the coast of Sozopol.
This idyllic photo shows the 14th-century Cherepish Monastery on the banks of the Iskjr River. It has a small museum, a guest house and a restaurant that serves "traditional monastery dishes and Bulgarian cuisine," according to the website Bulgariamonasteries.com.
Karjali ReservoirThis breathtaking photo shows the Karjali Reservoir, a large reservoir formed by the Karjali Dam in the south of the country. It is a popular spot for paddling and fishing - you can catch trout or catfish here.
Sophia
This photo shows the sun setting over Bulgaria's capital, Sofia. The Vitosha mountain range can be seen in the background, and the green domes of the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius rise in the center of the frame.
Rilski MonasteryThis photo is dedicated to the magnificent Rila Monastery. Founded in the 10th century by St. Ivan of Rila, this UNESCO-listed monastery is located 1,147 meters above sea level in the Rila Mountains.
This chocolate box-style village is Etar, an ethnographic village and open-air museum founded in the 1960s in Gabrovo province. It is a re-creation of a traditional village from the Bulgarian Revival period that began in the late 18th century. The museum has a watermill and cobblestone streets, a description calls it "a living portrait of a bygone era. "
Sozopol
This gorgeous aerial image shows the emerald waters of Sozopol, a historic resort town on the Black Sea coast founded in the 7th century BC. A view from a cafe on the coast of Sozopol.
This breathtaking photo shows the Karjali Reservoir, a large reservoir formed by the Karjali Dam in the south of the country. It is a popular spot for paddling and fishing - you can catch trout or catfish here.
Sophia
This photo shows the sun setting over Bulgaria's capital, Sofia. The Vitosha mountain range can be seen in the background, and the green domes of the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius rise in the center of the frame.
Rilski MonasteryThis photo is dedicated to the magnificent Rila Monastery. Founded in the 10th century by St. Ivan of Rila, this UNESCO-listed monastery is located 1,147 meters above sea level in the Rila Mountains.
This chocolate box-style village is Etar, an ethnographic village and open-air museum founded in the 1960s in Gabrovo province. It is a re-creation of a traditional village from the Bulgarian Revival period that began in the late 18th century. The museum has a watermill and cobblestone streets, a description calls it "a living portrait of a bygone era. "
Sozopol
This gorgeous aerial image shows the emerald waters of Sozopol, a historic resort town on the Black Sea coast founded in the 7th century BC. A view from a cafe on the coast of Sozopol.
This photo is dedicated to the magnificent Rila Monastery. Founded in the 10th century by St. Ivan of Rila, this UNESCO-listed monastery is located 1,147 meters above sea level in the Rila Mountains.
This chocolate box-style village is Etar, an ethnographic village and open-air museum founded in the 1960s in Gabrovo province. It is a re-creation of a traditional village from the Bulgarian Revival period that began in the late 18th century. The museum has a watermill and cobblestone streets, a description calls it "a living portrait of a bygone era. "
Sozopol
This gorgeous aerial image shows the emerald waters of Sozopol, a historic resort town on the Black Sea coast founded in the 7th century BC. A view from a cafe on the coast of Sozopol.
The Freedom Monument.This beautiful winter photo shows the Freedom Monument, located at the top of the 1,326 meter high Shipka Peak in the Balkan Mountains. It pays tribute to those who died in Bulgaria's struggle for freedom from Ottoman rule in the late 1800s.
The Ovech FortressThis atmospheric shot shows the path leading to the Ovech Fortress, located near the town of Provadia. Founded in the 3rd century, this fortress was "inhabited in turn by Trakis, Romans, Byzantines, Bulgarians and Turks," according to the tourist board.
Silistar beachThis vivid image shows Silistar Beach, a sandy beach with shallow water near the Turkish border. As one Tripadvisor user wrote, "this is the most beautiful beach in Bulgaria. "
The Cathedral of St. Alexander NevskyThe Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky in Sofia. The largest cathedral in the Balkans, with domes 53 meters high and a capacity of 5,000 people.
The Pink ValleyYou could easily mistake this idyllic picture for the south of France, but it's actually a lavender field in the Pink Valley in the center of Bulgaria. As its name suggests, the area is known for its colorful rose plantations - every summer the region holds the Rose Festival, in which locals dress up in national costumes and celebrate the rose harvest.
Veliko Tarnovo
This charming image shows the city of Veliko Tarnovo. The city's Sound and Light show, which has been running since the 1980s, transforms its walls into an illumination of more than 2,000 multicolored laser lights.
Devil's Bridge
There's a postcard perfect view of the 'Devil's Bridge' over the River Arda, near the town of Ardino. "According to legends, the devil's mark can be seen on the rocks nearby," says a Bulgarian tourist website.
Largo ComplexThis is a photo of the Largo Complex, consisting of three socialist buildings in the center of Sofia. The complex sits above the ancient ruins of Serdica, the Roman name for the city. A glass screen embedded in the ground in Largo allows a glimpse inside the underground archaeological site.
The Devil's CaveThis dark and gloomy photo shows the Devil's Cave, located near the village of Gyovren in southern Bulgaria. "The entrance to the cave resembles a devil's head, and through its throat runs a huge waterfall that has captivated the imagination and spawned many legends since ancient times," notes the tourist board, adding, "The most popular one says that Orpheus [a character from Greek mythology] descended into this cave into the underworld realm of Hades [Greek god of the dead] to find his lost love, Eurydice. "
This beautiful winter photo shows the Freedom Monument, located at the top of the 1,326 meter high Shipka Peak in the Balkan Mountains. It pays tribute to those who died in Bulgaria's struggle for freedom from Ottoman rule in the late 1800s.
The Ovech FortressThis atmospheric shot shows the path leading to the Ovech Fortress, located near the town of Provadia. Founded in the 3rd century, this fortress was "inhabited in turn by Trakis, Romans, Byzantines, Bulgarians and Turks," according to the tourist board.
Silistar beachThis vivid image shows Silistar Beach, a sandy beach with shallow water near the Turkish border. As one Tripadvisor user wrote, "this is the most beautiful beach in Bulgaria. "
The Cathedral of St. Alexander NevskyThe Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky in Sofia. The largest cathedral in the Balkans, with domes 53 meters high and a capacity of 5,000 people.
The Pink ValleyYou could easily mistake this idyllic picture for the south of France, but it's actually a lavender field in the Pink Valley in the center of Bulgaria. As its name suggests, the area is known for its colorful rose plantations - every summer the region holds the Rose Festival, in which locals dress up in national costumes and celebrate the rose harvest.
Veliko Tarnovo
This charming image shows the city of Veliko Tarnovo. The city's Sound and Light show, which has been running since the 1980s, transforms its walls into an illumination of more than 2,000 multicolored laser lights.
Devil's Bridge
There's a postcard perfect view of the 'Devil's Bridge' over the River Arda, near the town of Ardino. "According to legends, the devil's mark can be seen on the rocks nearby," says a Bulgarian tourist website.
Largo ComplexThis is a photo of the Largo Complex, consisting of three socialist buildings in the center of Sofia. The complex sits above the ancient ruins of Serdica, the Roman name for the city. A glass screen embedded in the ground in Largo allows a glimpse inside the underground archaeological site.
The Devil's CaveThis dark and gloomy photo shows the Devil's Cave, located near the village of Gyovren in southern Bulgaria. "The entrance to the cave resembles a devil's head, and through its throat runs a huge waterfall that has captivated the imagination and spawned many legends since ancient times," notes the tourist board, adding, "The most popular one says that Orpheus [a character from Greek mythology] descended into this cave into the underworld realm of Hades [Greek god of the dead] to find his lost love, Eurydice. "
This atmospheric shot shows the path leading to the Ovech Fortress, located near the town of Provadia. Founded in the 3rd century, this fortress was "inhabited in turn by Trakis, Romans, Byzantines, Bulgarians and Turks," according to the tourist board.
Silistar beachThis vivid image shows Silistar Beach, a sandy beach with shallow water near the Turkish border. As one Tripadvisor user wrote, "this is the most beautiful beach in Bulgaria. "
The Cathedral of St. Alexander NevskyThe Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky in Sofia. The largest cathedral in the Balkans, with domes 53 meters high and a capacity of 5,000 people.
The Pink ValleyYou could easily mistake this idyllic picture for the south of France, but it's actually a lavender field in the Pink Valley in the center of Bulgaria. As its name suggests, the area is known for its colorful rose plantations - every summer the region holds the Rose Festival, in which locals dress up in national costumes and celebrate the rose harvest.
Veliko Tarnovo
This charming image shows the city of Veliko Tarnovo. The city's Sound and Light show, which has been running since the 1980s, transforms its walls into an illumination of more than 2,000 multicolored laser lights.
Devil's Bridge
There's a postcard perfect view of the 'Devil's Bridge' over the River Arda, near the town of Ardino. "According to legends, the devil's mark can be seen on the rocks nearby," says a Bulgarian tourist website.
Largo ComplexThis is a photo of the Largo Complex, consisting of three socialist buildings in the center of Sofia. The complex sits above the ancient ruins of Serdica, the Roman name for the city. A glass screen embedded in the ground in Largo allows a glimpse inside the underground archaeological site.
The Devil's CaveThis dark and gloomy photo shows the Devil's Cave, located near the village of Gyovren in southern Bulgaria. "The entrance to the cave resembles a devil's head, and through its throat runs a huge waterfall that has captivated the imagination and spawned many legends since ancient times," notes the tourist board, adding, "The most popular one says that Orpheus [a character from Greek mythology] descended into this cave into the underworld realm of Hades [Greek god of the dead] to find his lost love, Eurydice. "
This vivid image shows Silistar Beach, a sandy beach with shallow water near the Turkish border. As one Tripadvisor user wrote, "this is the most beautiful beach in Bulgaria. "
The Cathedral of St. Alexander NevskyThe Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky in Sofia. The largest cathedral in the Balkans, with domes 53 meters high and a capacity of 5,000 people.
The Pink ValleyYou could easily mistake this idyllic picture for the south of France, but it's actually a lavender field in the Pink Valley in the center of Bulgaria. As its name suggests, the area is known for its colorful rose plantations - every summer the region holds the Rose Festival, in which locals dress up in national costumes and celebrate the rose harvest.
Veliko Tarnovo
This charming image shows the city of Veliko Tarnovo. The city's Sound and Light show, which has been running since the 1980s, transforms its walls into an illumination of more than 2,000 multicolored laser lights.
Devil's Bridge
There's a postcard perfect view of the 'Devil's Bridge' over the River Arda, near the town of Ardino. "According to legends, the devil's mark can be seen on the rocks nearby," says a Bulgarian tourist website.
Largo ComplexThis is a photo of the Largo Complex, consisting of three socialist buildings in the center of Sofia. The complex sits above the ancient ruins of Serdica, the Roman name for the city. A glass screen embedded in the ground in Largo allows a glimpse inside the underground archaeological site.
The Devil's CaveThis dark and gloomy photo shows the Devil's Cave, located near the village of Gyovren in southern Bulgaria. "The entrance to the cave resembles a devil's head, and through its throat runs a huge waterfall that has captivated the imagination and spawned many legends since ancient times," notes the tourist board, adding, "The most popular one says that Orpheus [a character from Greek mythology] descended into this cave into the underworld realm of Hades [Greek god of the dead] to find his lost love, Eurydice. "
The Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky in Sofia. The largest cathedral in the Balkans, with domes 53 meters high and a capacity of 5,000 people.
The Pink ValleyYou could easily mistake this idyllic picture for the south of France, but it's actually a lavender field in the Pink Valley in the center of Bulgaria. As its name suggests, the area is known for its colorful rose plantations - every summer the region holds the Rose Festival, in which locals dress up in national costumes and celebrate the rose harvest.
Veliko Tarnovo
This charming image shows the city of Veliko Tarnovo. The city's Sound and Light show, which has been running since the 1980s, transforms its walls into an illumination of more than 2,000 multicolored laser lights.
Devil's Bridge
There's a postcard perfect view of the 'Devil's Bridge' over the River Arda, near the town of Ardino. "According to legends, the devil's mark can be seen on the rocks nearby," says a Bulgarian tourist website.
Largo ComplexThis is a photo of the Largo Complex, consisting of three socialist buildings in the center of Sofia. The complex sits above the ancient ruins of Serdica, the Roman name for the city. A glass screen embedded in the ground in Largo allows a glimpse inside the underground archaeological site.
The Devil's CaveThis dark and gloomy photo shows the Devil's Cave, located near the village of Gyovren in southern Bulgaria. "The entrance to the cave resembles a devil's head, and through its throat runs a huge waterfall that has captivated the imagination and spawned many legends since ancient times," notes the tourist board, adding, "The most popular one says that Orpheus [a character from Greek mythology] descended into this cave into the underworld realm of Hades [Greek god of the dead] to find his lost love, Eurydice. "
You could easily mistake this idyllic picture for the south of France, but it's actually a lavender field in the Pink Valley in the center of Bulgaria. As its name suggests, the area is known for its colorful rose plantations - every summer the region holds the Rose Festival, in which locals dress up in national costumes and celebrate the rose harvest.
Veliko Tarnovo
This charming image shows the city of Veliko Tarnovo. The city's Sound and Light show, which has been running since the 1980s, transforms its walls into an illumination of more than 2,000 multicolored laser lights.
Devil's Bridge
There's a postcard perfect view of the 'Devil's Bridge' over the River Arda, near the town of Ardino. "According to legends, the devil's mark can be seen on the rocks nearby," says a Bulgarian tourist website.
Largo ComplexThis is a photo of the Largo Complex, consisting of three socialist buildings in the center of Sofia. The complex sits above the ancient ruins of Serdica, the Roman name for the city. A glass screen embedded in the ground in Largo allows a glimpse inside the underground archaeological site.
The Devil's CaveThis dark and gloomy photo shows the Devil's Cave, located near the village of Gyovren in southern Bulgaria. "The entrance to the cave resembles a devil's head, and through its throat runs a huge waterfall that has captivated the imagination and spawned many legends since ancient times," notes the tourist board, adding, "The most popular one says that Orpheus [a character from Greek mythology] descended into this cave into the underworld realm of Hades [Greek god of the dead] to find his lost love, Eurydice. "
This is a photo of the Largo Complex, consisting of three socialist buildings in the center of Sofia. The complex sits above the ancient ruins of Serdica, the Roman name for the city. A glass screen embedded in the ground in Largo allows a glimpse inside the underground archaeological site.
The Devil's CaveThis dark and gloomy photo shows the Devil's Cave, located near the village of Gyovren in southern Bulgaria. "The entrance to the cave resembles a devil's head, and through its throat runs a huge waterfall that has captivated the imagination and spawned many legends since ancient times," notes the tourist board, adding, "The most popular one says that Orpheus [a character from Greek mythology] descended into this cave into the underworld realm of Hades [Greek god of the dead] to find his lost love, Eurydice. "
This dark and gloomy photo shows the Devil's Cave, located near the village of Gyovren in southern Bulgaria. "The entrance to the cave resembles a devil's head, and through its throat runs a huge waterfall that has captivated the imagination and spawned many legends since ancient times," notes the tourist board, adding, "The most popular one says that Orpheus [a character from Greek mythology] descended into this cave into the underworld realm of Hades [Greek god of the dead] to find his lost love, Eurydice. "
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