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The country of Bulgaria is a vibrant country with scenic mountain ranges and a rich and vivid ancient history. The small country boasts panoramic views, insights into ancient culture and friendly locals offering a warm welcome to visitors. Located on the Balkan Peninsula, which is in the southeastern area of Europe, Bulgaria is less developed as a tourist resort than neighbouring Greece and Turkey. Despite the popularity of Bulgaria's Black Sea resorts, which are scenically captivating with their fine sandy beaches, sunny climate, safe seas and are also wonderfully inexpensive, the country remains unmarred by tourist development.

Bulgaria is mostly known for it's fabulous beaches, however the essence of the countries character resides in its impressive mountain ranges. The six very different ranges vary from high, snow-covered peaks to gentle green slopes and forests, harbouring thermal springs and mineral spas, and valleys where the air bears the fragrance of flowers and herbs. The Valley of Roses lies in the heart of Bulgaria and is the largest producer of rose oil in the world, giving root to Bulgaria's soubriquet, 'Land of Roses'. At the foot of the Vitosha Mountains lies the laid back capital city, Sofia, boasting a great number of architectural monuments and museums. The rugged heights of the Rila and Pirin mountains form a spectacular setting for ski resorts, as well as the famous Rila Monastery and the majestic landscape of the Pirin National Park, a World Cultural and National Heritage site. Crossing the entire country is the Balkan Range, a 435-mile (700km) chain that offers some of the best hiking in Europe.

The mountain ranges are varied and the local inhabitants are a diverse as the mountainous areas they reside in, with distinctive customs, flamboyantly colourful festivals, local crafts, folklore and legends, religions and accents. Small picturesque villages welcome guests with typical warm-hearted Bulgarian hospitality, sharing age-old traditions and traditional cooking, and a delight in their pastoral environment.

The many old towns in Bulgaria offer insight into the countries rich history, with ancient treasures from the Thracian era and intricate churches, monasteries and rustic settlements offering visitors the chance to explore historic relics. One of the country's biggest assets for visitors is its variety, but whatever aspect one chooses to explore, there is always the assurance of a warm welcome.

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Golden Sands

The Golden Sands is one of the major tourist resorts along the northern coastline, also known as the Zlatni Piasaci. The area is renowned for its stunning two-mile (four kilometre) beach and the healing properties of its hot bubbling mineral spa. The resort is 11 miles (18km) north of Varna, and sits at the foot of the forested hills of the Zlatni Piasaci National Park, which is one of the oldest in the country and features a variety of interesting flora and fauna. Golden Sands offers the whole family ideal holiday conditions with plenty of entertainment, sporting activities, warm and clean water, year round luxury hotels and villas, restaurants, bars and spa treatments, making it one of the more desirable vacation destinations on the Black Sea Coast.

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Sunny Beach

Located just twenty-two miles north of Bourgas the Sunny Beach holiday resort is the largest sea resort in Bulgaria and sits on a vast curved bay along the Black Sea Riviera, with a five-mile stretch of golden-sanded beaches backed by sand dunes. It is naturally protected by the Balkan mountain range to the north, and with its warm Mediterranean climate, clean and calm water and safe swimming, it is a perfect all-round holiday destination, living up to its motto 'Where families come first'. Only the most world-weary of visitors could get bored here among a wide variety of activities and entertainment, including almost every kind of sport imaginable and plenty of fun and games for children. The resort comprises of more than 120 modern hotels, and offers a wide range of services as well as organised day trips to surrounding attractions, including the ancient town of Nessebur.

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Varna

Varna is the third largest city in Bulgaria and one of the most picturesque towns in the country, it is also known as the 'Pearl of the Black Sea Coast' and Bulgaria's seaside capital. It is the main port for commercial and naval shipping and has a casual, cosmopolitan atmosphere with a Mediterranean charm created by the sunny climate, calm sea, beach promenades and red-tiled roofs. The town is arranged in tiers along the curve of Varna Bay, and besides being a popular beach resort, it rivals the important cities of Sofia and Plovdiv in its wealth of museums, art galleries, historical buildings and cultural entertainment, and as such is a year-round holiday destination.

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