When I looked at a map of Turkey, Bulgaria would always wink at me from above. I was always thinking about making a trip to Bulgaria in the neighboring country.. I felt that especially Bulgarian capital Sofia and other Bulgarian cities were worth seeing.. Go by bus or plane; I wanted to visit Bulgaria by renting a car.. Which I finally realized this year.
Bulgaria Cities : Plovdiv (Plovdiv)
After my return I realized something: Suggestions for places to visit in Bulgaria do not end with explaining, but I wanted to talk a little about why you should go when my tongue turns.. Although Bulgaria is a country that requires a Schengen visa from us, it is a must-see country.. Don’t overthink it anyway. Because the Bulgarian visa is issued in 3-4 days.. Anyway, without further ado, I’ll start to tell you about my trip notes to Bulgaria.
Bulgaria
I had strange feelings before I took a trip to Bulgaria.. While I was feeling the cold of autumn on my face, the idea of going somewhere close to the weekend came to my mind.. I wanted to escape from the crowd of the city and feel the real peace.
Indispensable for Sofia Streets: Trams
Where to go, what to do I didn’t know and all I knew was to go from here on the weekend and get a little distracted.
Since I was late in buying a plane ticket, it would be a good alternative to go by bus.. I immediately looked for nearby places where I can go by bus and saw that there are bus services from Istanbul to many points in Bulgaria and I turned my route to Bulgaria, the wonderful cities of Bulgaria.. (You can check our article on the cheapest bus companies in Europe.)
Places to Visit in Bulgaria: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral – Sofia
Why you should go to Bulgaria! Bulgaria; Since it is one of the oldest settlements in Europe, it is a country where you can embark on an adventure of thousands of years of history, swim in the summer, ski in the winter, where the fun never ends 12 months of the year and where you can do them very very cheaply.. Yes. In our opinion, believe me it is a very very very cheap country.
Bulgaria Map – Bulgaria Cities : Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas , Haskova….
If; If you are looking for a country that is close, cheap, peaceful and where you can have fun, you are at the right address.. I say don’t come back without tasting Bulgarian food.. We are no strangers to Bulgarian cuisine because of the Turkish-Bulgarian culture that has been formed for centuries.. If you want to start exploring from Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, you should read my Sofia Travel article.
In this article for you; “How to get to Sofia, where to stay, what to eat and drink, how to travel cheaply?” I tried to answer all the questions you may need, such as. Let me start by explaining why you should go to Bulgaria.
1-Are you looking for a close country for a weekend vacation?
Neighboring gate Bulgaria, weekend The right address for a small vacation. You don’t need to search for a flight ticket. You can easily reach by bus, train or car.. Every day, dozens of bus companies organize flights from Istanbul to many destinations in Bulgaria.
Where is Sofia? The National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria across the Monument to the Tsar the Savior in Sofia, the Capital of Bulgaria in the Balkans
There are bus services from Bursa as well as Istanbul and they provide service at very economical prices.. You can explore the whole of Bulgaria step by step, whether by car or by other means.
2-Do you think it is very, very cheap compared to other European countries?
I know. The euro has increased tremendously. But Bulgaria is still a very cheap European country. Almost 40% cheaper than countries like Italy, Spain. You can visit Bulgaria for an average of 30 dollars per day.. Of course, it is in your hands to reduce it to 20 dollars and spend 50 dollars a day.
A corner of heaven with its wonderful nature, Bulgaria
But $30 a day is enough.. 1 Bulgarian Lev is approximately 2 Turkish Liras. While the Euro is 3.5, I say go to Bulgaria as an alternative…
3-Are you one of those who love nightclubs and parties?
Night If life is indispensable for you, you will not return from Bulgaria without finding what you are looking for.. It does not lose its vitality for 12 months of the year.. Especially the capital Sofia is a city where students live intensely.. Well, this being the case, the clubs are overflowing.. And I have good news for you: Nightclubs are very economical compared to our country.
Bulgaria Nightlife : Sofia
Opening a bottle in the lounge is about $50-70, cocktails are around $6.. One last thing; Don’t forget to buy yourself a Bulgarian raki or ‘mastika’ as a gift on your way back.
4-Your ski gear is ready, winter is approaching. Come on then, how about skiing in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria is such a beautiful country that you can ski in the winter and swim in the summer.. Bansko, one of the few ski resorts in Europe, is located in Bulgaria.. Apart from Bansko, it is one of the important centers in Borovest and Pamporovo.. Vitosha Mountain, which is climbed with Europe’s longest cable car, can also be a different alternative.
Places to Visit in Bulgaria: Bansko, Europe’s No. One of the Ski Centers
Bansko is very popular because it has a very cheap and uninterrupted track compared to the ski centers in our country.. A ski adventure that costs 1,000 TL for us is almost 50% cheaper in Bulgaria. You can even look at the prices from my hotel search links below.
I explained how I stayed abroad economically, how I rented hotels-hostels and houses cheaply, in my “Economic hotel search engines” article, line by line.. I would definitely recommend you to take a look.
5-Do you want a nice holiday with sea-sand-sun?
Then Varna and Burgas is for you. Bulgaria is a place where you can sunbathe a little, swim in the deep blue and cool waters of the Black Sea, forget everything and have fun at night.
Places To Visit In Bulgaria : Sunny Beach – Burgas
Also; For example, with the money you will spend on this beautiful holiday in Sunny Beach, which has the most beautiful beach in Bulgaria, in Bodrum, in Çeşme, believe me, you will do much less.. The only difference is that Bodrum is popular.. If you want to spend your money on popularity, I understand that too, the decision is yours!
6-If you say let me see the natural beauties and not skip the date?
Bulgaria; With its untouched nature, lush forests, deep blue sea and world-famous ski resorts, it continues to paint a picture of paradise for the tourists who come to the country.. There are dozens of civilizations that have lived in this paradise. Here, thousands of years of history created by those civilizations are also worth exploring.
Bulgaria Cities : Plovdiv (Plovdiv)
It is possible to find artifacts all over the country, especially in Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s second largest city, where you encounter many Roman structures.. Seeing the old Ottoman houses right next to the Roman theater in the old city is not a delight.
7-Seeing the vast, fragrant lavender gardens. Doesn’t it excite you too?
Bulgaria has managed to surpass France, which has been the world leader in lavender flower production in the last few years.. The region called Rose Valley in the country is actually an area where lavender production is popular.
Places to Visit in Bulgaria: Lavender gardens in Rose Valley
Do not return without visiting the vast, fragrant lavender gardens in Bulgaria.. Not to mention the photos…
8-Are you one of those who are in love with Turkish coffee?
If Turkish coffee is a passion for you, you can also find it in Plovdiv (Plovdiv), where Turks live intensely. You should try it at the coffee shops run by Bulgarian Turks in cities such as , Kardzhali, Hasköy.
Don’t forget to try Turkish coffee in Plovdiv, Bulgaria!
While sipping your Turkish coffee, which is usually served with rose water and Turkish delight, you can chat with other Turks in the coffee and listen to their stories.. Do not forget that a coffee has 40 years of memory.
9-How would you like to travel to the Turkish-Bulgarian culture that has been going on for hundreds of years?
Almost every part of Bulgaria It is possible to come across traces of the Ottoman Empire in its place, while walking around the streets of the cities, Ottoman artifacts sometimes appear as a museum and sometimes a church.. Throughout history, many words have passed into our language.Bulgarian; fat, socks, double, whipping… some of them.
The Black Mosque, built by Mimar Sinan, today Sveti Sedmochislenitsi Church – Bulgarian Capital Sofia
As a result of hundreds of years of Ottoman domination and Turkish-Bulgarian neighborhood, a common culture was formed between the two nations.. You can search for the details of this culture in Bulgaria and travel on an unforgettable cultural journey.
10-Does food have an important place in your life?. Then let’s explore the Bulgarian cuisine?
Do not return without trying delicious Bulgarian dishes.. Though many of them won’t be foreign to you.. Bulgarian tastes are very similar to Turkish food: I associate it with Turkish-Bulgarian culture.. The tzatziki we have, they have tarator, kebab, that is, kebab, and the chicken soup is pileska… Their local soup is bob, it’s pretty good. As an appetizer, definitely try the Kaskaval cheese.
Bulgarian Food: Kebabs
How to fly abroad cheaply I explained one by one that I found the ticket and which search engines I used in my “Best Flight Ticket Search Engines” article.. I definitely recommend you to read it.
Bulgaria is enjoyable. It is an ideal address to take a small vacation and escape from a metropolitan city like Istanbul, to relax on the weekend and see new places.. It is both very close and economical. Bulgaria is a location that you can visit 12 months of the year with the beauties it offers you.
I explained how I stayed abroad economically, how I rented hotels-hostels and houses cheaply, in my “Economic hotel search engines” article, line by line.. I definitely recommend you to take a look.
My Other Bulgarian Articles
1. Sofia Travel Guide
2. Places to Visit in Bulgaria
When Euro is past 3:30 p.m.; European countries (European countries Wikipedia) stay aside. Let yourself be to the neighbor; Have fun and travel at the same time, spending very, very little money. I wish you a journey where you will find real peace and realize the beauties of the world.
Just imagine and think after…