Tourist Places to Visit in Pamporovo, Bulgarian, Europe

Tourist Places to Visit in Pamporovo, Bulgarian, Europe

Pamporovo is a famous ski resort situated in the Smolyan Province of Bulgaria at an elevation of 1620 meters, around 18 kms north of the provincial capital, Smolyan and 230 kms northwest of the national capital, Sofia. It is one of the popular ski resorts in Southeastern Europe attracting a large group of tourists, especially beginners and intermediates for skiing and for snowboarding activities during the winter months.

Pamporovo resort features 38 kms of cross-country skiing tracks and 25 kms of ski-runs and about 100 skilled ski instructors. Pamporovo also houses numerous reputed accommodation centres including a five star hotel, Hotel Pamporovo.

 

Geography of Pamporovo:

Pamporovo is placed amongst splendid pine forests in the southern Rhodope Mountains between 41°39′ N latitude and 24°41′ E longitude.

 

How to reach Pamporovo?

Pamporovo is served by Plovdiv Airport located around 75 km from Pamporovo operating scheduled flights to London, winter seasonal flights (from December to March) to Dublin, Kiev, Belfast, Moscow and Rostov-on-Don and summer seasonal flights to Hahn.

There are buses generally available near the airport and also tourists can take taxi at the airport to reach Pamporovo.

Buses and taxis are common in the town of Pamporovo and also many major hotels arrange vehicles for their guests.

 

Food and Shopping in Pamporovo:

The ski resort of Pamporovo is open from 8:30AM to 4:30PM and also there are many events organized in Pamporovo every week with traditional Bulgarian music.

Pamporovo is home to a supermarket, jewelers and clothing shops and many shops provide ski gear and other ski related equipments.

The reputed food corners in Pamporovo are listed here below:

  • Gloria Mar
  • The White Dog
  • The old house
  • Alexs Pub 1
  • Black Horse

 

What to do in Pamporovo?

  • Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Hiking
  • Shopping

 

Tourist Attractions in Pamporovo:

Pamporovo Ski Resort:

The ski resort of Pamporovo is Europe’s one of the southernmost skiing resorts as well as one of the renowned hangouts in Southeastern Europe and is ideal for beginners and intermediates. It boasts 18 lifts that has a capacity of 8500 persons per hour.

 

Snezhanka:

Snezhanka is a show cave measuring a length of 145 meters and the history dates back to around 3.5 million years ago, a few kilometers away from the town of Pamporovo. In 1961, it was discovered. Tourists can see some amazing cave formations inside.

 

Golyam Perelik:

Golyam Perelik is the maximum peak in the Rhodope Mountains and the 7th highest peak in Bulgaria with an altitude of 2,191 meters. It is situated around 21 km away from Pamporovo.

 

List of other places of interest in Pamporovo includes:

  • Fun Park Pamporovo
  • Devil’s Throat Cave
  • Devils Bridge
  • Diavolsko Garlo- The Devil’s Throat
  • Waterfalls Canyon
  • Fairy Waterfall
  • Rozhen Observatory
  • Chepelare Ski Center

 

Best time to visit Pamporovo:

Throughout the year is best, especially the winter months from December to March are ideal to enjoy skiing and snowboarding in Pamporovo.

 

Accommodation options in Pamporovo:

Pamporovo hosts plenty of well facilitated accommodation centres including rental apartments. Hotel Pamporovo is a five star hotel located in the vicinity of ski fields offering world class facilities and services. Most of the major hotels are offer advance booking facility through online and list of prime hotels in Pamporovo include:

  • Orlovetz Hotel
  • Hotel Extreme
  • Snezhanka Apartments – TMF
  • Kamelia Hotel Pamporovo
  • Dafovska Hotel
  • Pine Hills Pamporovo
  • Grand Hotel Murgavets
  • Holiday Village Kochorite
  • The Stream Resort
  • Complex The Castle Pamporovo
  • Hotel Pamporovo
  • Snejanka Hotel
  • Apart Hotel Stenata
  • Residence Hotel Malina
  • Belmont Spa Hotel

Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Nesebar, Bulgarian, Europe

Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Nesebar, Bulgarian, Europe

Nesebar is a an ancient town as well as seaside resort located on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, around 35 kms distance from Burgas, 100 kms from Varna and 410 kms from Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria. The town and municipality of Nesebar falls under the Burgas Province and Nesebar is popularly called as the ‘Pearl of the Black Sea’ and ‘Dubrovnik of Bulgaria’.

 

Geography of Nesebar:

Nesebar coordinates with 42°39′ N latitude and 27°44′ E longitude covering an area of 31.852 sq. km. and is located 30 meters above the mean sea level.

 

History of Nesebar:

Nesebar has several theories about its name origin, according to one theory, Nesebar derives its name from Greek language term ‘Mesembria’ and another theory claims that, the name of Nesebar comes from the ‘Menebria’ in the Thracians period who were the original settlers of Nesebar.

 

How to reach Nesebar?

Nesebar is located around 24 km and 105 km from Burgas Airport and Varna Airport respectively both having scheduled flights to Sofia and each other and seasonal flights to major European destinations such as Moscow, London and Istanbul.

Due to the presence of stunning beaches and renowned historical sites in Nesebar, there are plenty of tourist vehicles operating regular transportation services between Nesebar and the major cites of the country including Burgas, Varna and Sofia.

It is advised for tourists to use taxi for comfort and safe journey in Nesebar.

 

Culture, Food and Shopping in Nesebar:

Nesebar is rich in culture with numerous ancient churches, cultural centres and archeological sites. Shops are plenty in Nesebar that offer typical Bulgarian traditional handicrafts and perfumes.

The major food corners in Nesebar are listed here below:

  • Stariat Kesten
  • Romantika & Panorama
  • White Rose
  • Mehana Pri Shopite

 

Things to do in Nesebar:

  • Visiting Beaches
  • Prayer at Churches
  • Visiting Archeological sites
  • Walking

 

What to see in Nesebar?

 

Sunny Beach:

Sunny Beach is the most popular beach in Bulgaria situated 5 km north of Nesebar town centre. There are about 130 reputed restaurants, nightclubs, discos and pubs on the beach that are frequented by youth from all around the Europe.

 

Hagia Sophia Church:

Hagia Sophia Church is also called as the Old Bishopric is added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. It is located in the old quarter of Nesebar and the history dates back to the late 5th – 6th centuries.

 

Basilica of the Holy Mother of God Eleusa:

Devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Basilica of the Holy Mother of God Eleusa was constructed in 6th century. It measures a length of 28 meters and width of 18 meters and features 3 naves, a narthex and 3 apses.

 

List of other places of interest in Nesebar includes:

  • Church of St. Stephen
  • Church of Christ Pantokrator
  • Old Nessebar
  • Church of St. John the Baptist
  • Church Assumption of the Holy Virgin
  • Winery Hristis
  • Church of St Clement
  • Church of St Spas
  • Aqua Paradise
  • Church of St John Aliturgetos
  • Nemo Diving Center
  • Church of St Paraskevi
  • Church of the Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel

 

When to visit Nesebar?

From July to September is the ideal time to explore beaches and historical sites of Nesebar.

 

Where to stay in Nesebar?

Being a prominent tourist destination in Bulgaria, Nesebar houses more than 100 reputed hotels with world class facilities and services, most of which are located around the popular Sunny Beach. Here listed below are the prominent hotels and resorts in Nesebar:

  • Mirage of Nessebar
  • Sol Nessebar Palace
  • The Mill Hotel & Restaurant
  • Aphrodite Beach Hotel
  • Melsa Coop Hotel
  • Sol Nessebar Mare
  • Harmony Beach
  • Bilyana Beach Hotel
  • Hotel Kamenec
  • Hotel Park Oasis
  • Apartment Hotel Elisabeth
  • Golden Fish Hotel
  • Hotel Arsena
  • Sea House Afrodita
  • Hotel Regatta

Top Tourist Places to Visit in Kyustendil, Bulgarian, Europe

Top Tourist Places to Visit in Kyustendil, Bulgarian, Europe

Kyustendil is a city located in the extreme west of Bulgaria belonging to the Kyustendil Province. It is situated near the Serbia and R. Macedonia borders, about 90 km southwest of the country capital, Sofia. Kyustendil is famous for natural sites such as mineral springs, river and mountain.

 

Geography of Kyustendil:

The city of Kyustendil is spread over an area of 18.72 sq. km. at an elevation of 573 meters at 42°17′ N 22°41′ E. Kyustendil experiences a continental climate with  warm and long summers and short and cool winters.

 

History of Kyustendil:

There was Thracian settlement established in the 5th-4th centuries BC in what is today Kyustendil. It was later settled by Roman in the 1st century AD who founded a balneological resort and major stronghold during their period. Kyustendil derives its name from the Turkish word ‘Kostendil’ meaning ‘Konstantin’s bath’.

 

How to reach Kyustendil?

Kyustendil is served by Sofia Airport which operates flights to Moscow, London, Madrid, Milan, Amsterdam, Berlin and many other prominent cities of Europe, located about 95 km away from Kyustendil.

Kyustendil has good connectivity with Sofia by regular bus services, catered by both luxury and general buses.

Also Kyustendil houses many travel agencies that offer car and bike for rent on day or hour basis. Most of them are offer advance booking facility for tourist’s convenience.

 

Culture, Food and Shopping in Kyustendil:

Bulgarians covers 71.7% of the population of Kyustendil, followed by Romans, Turks and others.

Cotton clothes and traditional handicrafts are purchasable items in Kyustendil and all the shops in Kyustendil don’t accept cards and only reputed hotels do.

The major restaurants in Kyustendil are listed here below:

  • Friends
  • Napoli
  • Restaurant- ‘Tihiat Kat’
  • Tihiat Kat
  • Restaurant Panichishte

 

What to do in Kyustendil?

  • Visiting Museum
  • Visiting Fortress
  • Visiting Mineral Springs

 

Tourist Attractions in Kyustendil:

Mineral springs in Kyustendil:

Kyustendil is home to mineral springs with higher percentage of sulfite compounds which are used for medical purpose, especially for the gynecological and locomotory system.

 

Kyustendil Fortress:

The fortress in Kyustendil dates back to the 4th century AD during the Romans period in Kyustendil. It can be reached by vehicle or foot from the city centre.

 

Regional Historical Museum:

Regional Historical Museum in Kyustendil showcases artifacts from the Thracian and Roman period who were the first known settlers of Kyustendil. The museum is open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Monday and Tuesday) and 9.30 am – 6.00 pm (Wednesday to Sunday).

 

List of other places of interest in Kyustendil includes:

  • Dimitar Peshev Museum
  • Roman Therms
  • Osogovo Fun Park
  • Vladimir Dimitrov Art Gallery
  • Geyser Sapareva Banya
  • Saparevo Banski & SPA
  • Kotvata Aqua Club
  • National Assembly of Bulgaria
  • Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
  • Cyril and Methodius National Library
  • National Palace of Culture
  • Ivan Vazov National Theatre
  • National Museum of Military History
  • Earth and Man National Museum

 

Best time to visit Kyustendil:

The months between June and September will be ideal to holiday at Kyustendil.

 

Accommodation options in Kyustendil:

There are many reputed hotels in Kyustendil ranging from budget to luxury providing excellent accommodation facilities to the tourists visiting the place all round the year. Wellness center, free high speed internet, shuttle bus service and suites are some major facilities available in such hotels. The prime hotels in Kyustendil are as follows:

  • Strimon Spa Club Kyustendil
  • Hotel Universal
  • Vili Parka
  • Hotel Tri Buki
  • Hotel Rila
  • Hotel Planinski Ezera
  • Hotel Ramira
  • Hotel Centaur
  • Hotel Lazur 2
  • Hotel Velbashd
  • Hotel Germanea
  • Family Hotel Emaly 2
  • Guesthouse Zeleni Preslap
  • Hotel Edelvais
  • Hotel Magnoliya
  • Temenuga Hotel
  • Hotel Bor

Best Tourist Places to Visit in Kiten, Bulgarian, Europe

Best Tourist Places to Visit in Kiten, Bulgarian, Europe

Kiten is a resort town on the coast of the Bulgarian Black Sea geographically positioned at 42°14′ N 27°47′ E, around 50 km from Burgas, 180 km from Varna and 435 km from Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.

Kiten is home to two renowned beaches such as Atliman and Urdoviza which receives a large number of tourists during the summer months, especially from the countries of Slovakia, Serbia, Germany, Czech Republic and Russia.

 

Geography of Kiten:

Kiten lies near the entrance of the Kiten River on the Urdoviza peninsula at an altitude of 3 feet.

 

History of Kiten:

Kiten was first settled by the people from Eastern Thrace and in 1962, Kiten was proclaimed a national resort. It was earlier part of Primorsko and gained town status on 17th June 2005.

 

How to reach Kiten?

Kiten is served by Burgas Airport which is located around 65 km from Kiten with scheduled and seasonal flights to many European and few Asian destinations.

Kiten is around 430 km from Sofia Airport which is the most important airport of Bulgaria and has a good network all around Europe.

Also there are frequent buses plying between Burgas and Kiten and most of them offer advance booking facility for tourist’s convenience.

Taxis, tourist vehicles and rental cars are other options for local travel.

 

Food and Shopping in Kiten:

Kiten is a colorful town and houses shops which are into selling of traditional handicrafts, typical perfumes, cotton clothes, gadgets and shoes.

The major restaurants in and around Kiten are listed below:

  • Fisherman Inn
  • Nataly’s Style cafe
  • Silver Club
  • Elite Poka Club
  • London Pub and Restaurant

 

Places to see in Kiten:

Atliman Beach:

Atliman Beach is one of the prominent beaches on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, surrounded by numerous reputed restaurants, hotels and cafes.

 

Urdoviza Beach:

Located on the south of Kiten, Urdoviza beach is a stunning white sand beach frequented by both domestic and international tourists during the summer months. It can be reached by car from the town centre.

 

Archaeological Museum in Burgas

The Burgas Archaeological Museum is located around 50 km away from Kiten exhibiting diverse Roman, Byzantine and Greek historical items. It is located on 21 Bogorodi Street and is open for tourists from 10:00-19:00 (Monday – Friday) and 10:00-18:00 (Sat), Sunday Holiday.

 

List of other places of interest in and around Kiten includes:

  • Burgas’s Nature and Science Museum
  • Burgas Lake
  • The historical museum of Burgas
  • Atanasovsko Lake
  • Mandrensko Lake
  • Roman City of Develtum
  • The Poros Fortness
  • Ethnographic Museum
  • The city Gallery of Fine Arts
  • Holy Theotokos Orthodox Church
  • Saints Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Cathedral
  • The Erkesiya-Border wall
  • The Rusokastro Fortness
  • Navel of Burgas

Ideal time to visit Kiten:

Generally summer months from May to October will be ideal time to trip Kiten.

 

Where to stay in Kiten?

Kiten has many reputed hotels providing world class accommodations to the tourists visiting the place from time to time. Other than facilities and services, the hotels in Kiten serve guests with a variety of traditional and international delicacies. List of prominent hotels in Kiten include:

  • Princess Residence
  • Coop-Kiten Hotel Complex
  • Kiten Beach Hotel
  • Avenue Kiten
  • Kamenec Hotel
  • Hotel Onyx
  • Style Place Hotel
  • Hotel Globus
  • Sunny Paradise Hotel
  • Kiten Palace Hotel
  • Rusalka Mermaid Hotel
  • Sunday Hotel
  • Family Hotel Green Home
  • Hotel Park Beach
  • South Beach Hotel
  • Style Guest House
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