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When To Go

Bulgaria has a temperate climate, with cold damp winters and hot dry summers. Spring (particularly April to mid-June) is an excellent time to visit. The days are getting longer, the weather is good, the theatres and other cultural venues are in full swing, off-season rates still generally apply, and locals are not yet jaded by waves of summertime visitors.

Summer (mid-June to early September) is ideal for hiking and festivals, but is the peak season for travellers from elsewhere in Europe. Temperatures can be very high during this period, the beaches on the Black Sea coast can get insanely crowded, and accommodation and camping grounds in coastal resorts tend to fill up.

September is perhaps one of the best months to see Bulgaria. The autumn trees are glorious, fruit and vegetables are plentiful, shoulder-season tariffs are in effect, the tourist hordes have returned home, and you can still swim and sunbathe at the Black Sea. The ski season begins in mid-December and can last until April.

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General information

Official name
Republic of Bulgaria

Geographic Location
Southeast Europe

Capital and largest city
Sofia (pop 1.1 million)

Largest cities
Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Rousse

Area
110,912 sq km

Population
7.4 Million

Time Zone
GMT + 2

Currency
Bulgarian Lev

Official language
Bulgarian

Neighbouring countries
Romania, Serbia, Republic of Macedonia and Greece

Highest point
Rila Mountains, Musala Mt. (2,925 m)

Lowest point
Black Sea 0 m

Longest river
Danube River

Landing place
Sofia, Plovdiv, Burgas, Varna

Electricity
230 Volts at 50 Hertz

Ethnic groups
85% Bulgarian, 8.5% Turkish, 2.6% Roma, 2.5% Macedonian

Religion
85% Bulgarian Orthodox, 13% Muslim, 2% Other