Do you know…?
- Varna, Balchik, Nesebar and Burgas offer complete infrastructure and service for sailing enthusiasts.
- Bulgaria has nine UNESCO sites, including the ancient city of Nesebar.
- There are wild bears in Bulgaria – 700, which is the largest number in Europe, and wolves (1000).
- Lactobacillus Bulgaricus is unique bacteria to be found in Bulgaria only. It gives a special taste to local yogurts and cheeses.
- Dancers, called Nestinari, who dance on burning coal, can be seen in Bulgaria.
- The Varna Necropolis contains what are believed to be the oldest examples of worked gold in the world.
- The tradition of wine making goes back to antiquity. Bulgaria is the 5th wine exporting country in the world.
- The Corporate Income Tax rate was lowered to the level of 10% in 2007 – it is the lowest rate in Europe.
- Many Bulgarian winter resorts can compete with Austrian and Italian resorts.
- Many ski runs are located even at 2715 m above the sea level.
- Diving in Bulgaria is exciting - there are ancient shipwrecks, amphorae, pots, etc.
- Hunting is popular in Bulgaria.
- Istanbul is just a 4-hour drive from the Bulgarian mid coast.
- The sea temperature reaches even 27°C.
- Airports in Sofia and on the coast guarantee quick access to all seaside and mountain resorts.
- The exchange rate of the Bulgarian lev is fixed and equals 1,9558 BGL for 1 EURO.
