Here Are Five Reasons Why You Must Visit Bulgaria At The Very Once In Your Lifetime

 

Bulgaria is tiny, not known and yet it has many amazing places to explore. This makes it an interesting country that lets you be an adventurer. Here are ten reasons why Bulgaria is a must-visit list.

Enjoy horo dancing

Horo, a traditional folk dance originated from Bulgaria is typically performed in circles , using hands. There are a variety of horo that have different steps. Horo is regaining its popularity among young people after an extended period of decline and now classes in horo are popping up everywhere. It is also possible to join a class and learn some basics.

Pick roses in the Rose Valley

If you'd like to be a part in the Rose Valley's annual Rose Festival, which is located near Kazanlak from May to June is the best period places to visit in Bulgaria. Bulgaria is one the largest exporters of rose oil around the world and the Rosa Damascena flower is the national flower of Bulgaria. But beware - if you want to be a part of the picking of roses you must be early to get in since the ceremony begins before dawn.

View dancing kukeri monsters

Instead of end-of-winter carnivals, Bulgaria has the many Kukeri festivals that are held throughout the country in celebration of the change in seasons. Participants are covered in animal skins, horns, teeth, and massive bells that make a sound to chase the evil spirits away. The biggest Kukeri event is the Surva Festival and takes place in Pernik, the town. Pernik, a 30-minute drive from Sofia.

Tuck in to tarator and other local delights

In summer, everyone eats tarator in Bulgaria. The cucumber, dill and yogurt soup is a magical solution to the summer heat, served at every bistro and restaurant in the country. Don't stop there. Bulgarian cuisine has plenty more to provide, be it grilled meat, fresh vegetable salads or desserts.

Marvel at medieval fortresses

Baba Vida is the best preserved medieval fortress among all the relics of the Bulgarian empires. The fortress was constructed on the banks of the Danube River with an impressive view that reaches far beyond the distance. It is possible to stroll along the walls and take a peek from the top, or even go inside the former prison.

Relive the past at the Etar Open-Air Museum

Bulgaria has many museums but a few stand out for instance, the Etar Open-Air Museum, a restored street from an earlier Bulgarian village that includes houses as well as workshops and river laundry. It is not just a place to look at the past but also take part in the crafts workshops and taste freshly baked bread.

Range hill heights

The Bulgarian mountains are varied. Some are rocky and alpine (Pirin and Rila) as well as others are more forest-rich, and have more soft forms (the Rhodopes). The highest mountain is Mussala in the Rila mountains. It can be climbed in just a day's journey from Sofia.

In a city listed as UNESCO World Heritage, observe the sun rising

Nessebar which is home to the Old Town is on the UNESCO heritage list, offers numerous photo-friendly locations for the perfect photo-friendly spots for your Instagram profile. The gorgeous Old Town windmill is a popular location for sunrise pictures. It can be found in the Old Town's entry point and is a beautiful backdrop for your photos.

Explore mysterious rock formations

Stories of young couples prevented getting married by their parents, of brides who jumped off cliffs, of giants who threw rocks - these and many other stories have captured the imagination of people when they tried to find reasons for why the stunning rock formations found all over driving in Bulgaria were formed. The Stone Wedding and the Stone Mushrooms are situated near the town of Kardzhali, the Belogradchik Rocks are a two-hour drive north of Sofia and the Stob Pyramids are an hour drive south of Sofia.

Witness fire dancing after dark

Every year it is the time when the Nestinari is a celebration of a traditional event. It occurs just after sunset on June 3. Following a string of customs that are observed throughout the day the Nestinari dancers fall into a trance and dance barefoot on the embers in the main square of the village of Balgari.