Country for All Seasons, a paradise for a holiday where everybody can find what looking for.
Vary landscapes full of surprises Bulgaria : endless sand beaches along the Black Sea coastline, mountains and wild chain of sumptuous green hills, fertile valleys and picturesque valleys, serene rivers and lakes blue.Crystal-clear water springs and mineral springs.Situated in the heart of Central Europe, Bulgaria is brought before us as a land of pristine beauty where time stopped their running.This contrasts natural edge, an ideal place for vacations and holidays, suitable for all ages.Travelers alone with a loved one in the family or with friends, everyone can find here what looking for.And, importantly, all this is available for every budget.Would you like to go one-on-one with nature, entertainment in modern marine resorts or relax in a hotel near the mineral spring water in Bulgaria are there!

The inexhaustible richness of its history, Bulgaria every day reveals more of their "treasures".Bulgaria is justifiably proud of one of the most spectacular landscapes in Europe, the spirit of fascinating tourist attractions, especially in mountainous areas.As its beautiful peaks, valleys, rivers, lakes and waterfalls, underground caves and frozen just like magic rocks!
Bulgaria's geographical location is unique.A quarter of its territory is covered by forests, one of the most dense in Central Europe.Nature lovers can enjoy so fascinating mosaic of flora and fauna.
Very impressive sight is the Iskra River Valley, Cave at the railway station Lakatnik Petrohan and the mountain pass, folding rock Belogradchika education in the western Balkans ...

Bulgaria is famous for its bright summer mers aromas of rose plantations, fruit orchards and ox blood solar rain Vineyard ...Vacationers given a wide choice of opportunities for recreation and fun pastimes.Sun, sea and sand beaches clean them with guaranteed.The resort offers excellent conditions, not only for swimming and diving, but also to study sailing, windsurfing and water skiing.Widely available, and other sports such as tennis, bowling, horseback riding, archery, parachute, volleyball, basketball ...The resorts are well-equipped gymnasiums and health resorts, attractions and entertainment for children.If you prefer not as strong and active life while on leave, there are many kafe-terrasy, cellars and restaurants, and for those at risk and excitement-casino.

And thanks to their wintry mountains and boundless coniferous forests, sparkling like gems under the blue sky beams of winter sunshine, Bulgaria has been recognized as a country winter wonderland.Many have ceased to be a secret that on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria can be opened to a surprisingly beautiful wilderness area.But with the wild, fairy tale beauty of the mountains, many countries have to meet for the first time.This is one of the best places in Europe for skiing.There is no compromise in mind people crowding typical of the most popular European destinations.Bulgaria offers excellent ski lifts and trails, cozy mountain restaurants, unforgettable pleasant feeling of fatigue after skiing, nightlife and cuisine for all tastes.Ski resorts have ski trails of varying degrees of difficulty for the slalom and slaloma-giganta, ski racing facilities in springboard diving, suitable ground for Helly Slopes, snowboarding, training site, towing lifts for skiers, and kabinkovymi gondola ski lifts, as well as a base for tourists used year round.Here one can employ a ski instructors and ski schools.

Territory

Bulgaria is located in southeastern Europe, in the northeastern part of the Balkan peninsula.The northern part of the country bordered by Romania, South of the Turkish Republic and the Republic of Greece, on the western Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republic of Macedonia, East bordering on the Black Sea.

Climate

On the basis of the country's climate is divided into three zones.In northern Bulgaria moderate-continental climate.Climate Trakiyskoy plains on many characteristics approaching srednezemnomorskomu.The average temperature of about 12 C. January temperatures range from -2 C in the north to positive temperatures in the south.In July, the average temperature of 23 - 24 C. The Black Sea coast is lower temperature amplitude.For example, the average January temperature Warne 3, and about 21 years here S. Autumn soft and warm.

People

Population : more than 8 millionresidents.The city of Sofia (over 1 million).

Time

The time difference with Moscow is + 2.In Bulgaria hours converted from summer to winter time being at the same date as in the whole of Europe.

Language

Language is Bulgarian.

Religion

Religion-dominated âîñòî÷íî-ïðàâîñëàâíàÿ.

National Features

Bulgaria is a bridge between Europe and Asia.Tourists serves young Bulgarians.They are unfamiliar with Russian language.Before going to be useful to learn the foundations of the Bulgarian language and use it.Expression soglasiya-nesoglasiya Bulgarian opposite adopted in Russia, ain appreciation Bulgarians pump head and nod their heads in denial.

Money

The currency is stable, according to the rules of a currency board, which was introduced in Bulgaria on July 1, 1997, the Bulgarian lev was strictly 'tied' to the deutsche mark in 1000 left a ratio of one brand.After a July 5, 1999 denomination, one is left exactly one deutsche mark.Accordingly, the market rate to the dollar and other freely convertible currencies is determined on its course to the German mark.Today, one dollar exchanged for about 2-2,1 left.The profitable trade in money exchange offices (Change Exchange) than at banks and hotels, as well as the difference between the buying and selling currencies in the past few above.In most cases the fees for the exchange transaction is not charged, and where he is, a more beneficial change money in the big cities or towns, rather than resort, which offer hard currency greatly.

Mail and phone

In another country or city can call from a payphone by telephone cards, which are sold mainly in offices and large hotels.Russia code 007.

Police : 166
Traffic police : 165
Fire : 160
Ambulance : 150

Shopping, gifts, souvenirs

Shops are open Monday to Friday.On Saturday, a short day, but many stores have no rest at resorts frequently to 22.00 h.There are many buyers of food stores, which are open round the clock (stop).

Kitchen

You will appreciate Bulgarian cuisine.Really tasty dishes-pressing season, the abundance of vegetables, sauce taste.One of its major features, including simultaneous thermal treatment of weak fire.This is a continuation of the nutritional value, a pleasant flavor dishes, the original taste combinations.This is facilitated by the use of various products, seasonings, vegetable and animal fats.Seasonings usually added in moderation, their main purpose is to highlight the taste dishes.Traditionally Bulgarians fried food on open fires like winter (their common name in Bulgaria-IFAP), as well as plates or brass cabinets (ovens).Products are usually in clay pots.

Transport

The cities are buses, trolley buses and trams.The cost of travel coupon in the range of 0.25 leva in different cities.In big cities are sold daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and other tickets.At some resorts there are inter single tickets varying frequency.In many towns and resorts available affordable route taxis.

Tipping

The restaurant was giving gratuities, accounting for 10% of the amount paid.For small offices in the hotel pay 50-100 shillings.

Visa

Necessary documents to obtain a visa for short-term stay in the tourism industry : a valid passport who is a Russian citizen and a photocopy of the page with a photograph; Client for a visa; Current color photo-1 unit. , The 3.5 x4, 5 cm (both for the Russian foreign).

Customs regulations

Local and foreign individuals can bring in an unlimited amount of cash leva and foreign currency, even though the amount and types of currencies worth more than 5000 seats.must be declared to customs authorities.Local individuals may bring cash Bulgarian leva and foreign currency, in the following cases : 5000 amounts to BGL.or its equivalent in foreign currency does not show up, and 5001 to 20000 BGL., declared, indicating the exact size; amounts over 20,000 seats.or its equivalent in foreign currency to bring in a Bulgarian National Bank (Central Bank of Bulgaria).Foreign persons may export of Bulgarian leva, and the currency in the following cases : 5000 amounts to BGL.or its equivalent in foreign currency does not show up, and 5001 to 20000 BGL.- declared and their exact size and the reasons for their purchase; More than 20000 BGL.or its equivalent in foreign currency, without restrictions, and must declare to the Customs, if the value of repatriated currency or BGN not exceed previously imported and declared funds.

The embassy of Russia

Consulate of Russia in Sofia : (02) 963-0912
Consulate of Russia in Varna : (052) 60-27-19

Tips

Obmenivayte money in banks or in official exchange offices, but not on the streets.Do not leave the car money, cameras and other valuables.Do not carry with them large amounts of money.Money and jewelry to keep the hotel safe.

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