Rough Guides Bulgaria is a comprehensive travel guide designed for independent travellers exploring Bulgaria's historic cities, Black Sea beaches, mountain monasteries and hiking regions – from Sofia and Plovdiv to Rila, Bansko and the coast..
It brings together everything you need in one place – from must-see sights and hidden gems to ready-made itineraries, in-depth sightseeing coverage, full-colour maps, transport advice, a handy phrasebook and a free eBook.
Plan your perfect trip with a guide that combines in-depth regional coverage with an online trip planner that generates a trip draft before you travel.
This travel guide to Bulgaria covers:
- Sofia and Western Bulgaria – Museums, churches, Vitosha Mountain, monasteries and day trips
- Plovdiv and Central Bulgaria – Roman ruins, old-town streets, Thracian sites and cultural festivals
- The Rila and Pirin Mountains – Rila Monastery, Bansko, lakes, peaks and hiking routes
- The Black Sea Coast – Varna, Burgas, Nessebar, beaches and coastal resorts
- The Rhodope Mountains – Villages, caves, folklore, scenic roads and nature reserves
- Lesser-known Bulgaria – Danube towns, quiet spa villages, remote monasteries and hidden archaeological sites
The complete Rough Guides package – print edition, free eBook and online trip planner – helps you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore Bulgaria with confidence.
Start planning your next adventure with Rough Guides Bulgaria.
Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.
Originally from Somerset, Norm has spent much of his working life in Eastern Europe – he is the author of the Rough Guides to Slovenia, Romania and Budapest – but in recent years he has turned his hand to home shores as author of the Scotland, Wales and Ireland guides. These days he divides his time between Orkney and Somerset.
Owen Morton is never happier than when exploring new places, with a particular fondness for wandering the former Soviet world and the Middle East. He is the author of numerous guidebooks, including The Rough Guide to Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, The Pocket Rough Guide to Pembrokeshire and The Pocket Rough Guide to Orkney, as well as updates to guides to other destinations ranging from Jordan to the Philippines. His favourite animal is the wonderfully expressive and permanently furious manul. Follow him on Instagram at @owenmortonmanul.
Matthew David Nelson is a travel writer and photographer from Des Moines, Iowa. An advocate for sustainable travel, he has undertaken projects in ten countries, primarily in the Western Balkans, India, and Nepal. His work has been published in National Geographic Traveller Magazine, Outside Online, and Get Lost! (AU), and he has contributed to Rough Guides for Nepal, Peru, and the United States.
