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Bulgaria, also called the Bulgarian Republic, is a country in Eastern Europe located near the shores of the black sea. In recent years, Bulgaria has become an attractive tourist spot, and after you see these amazing photos, you'll probably start planning your own trip to this beautiful Balkan state. |
| A grand forest in the Rhodope Mountains |
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Rhodope is a mountain range located in South Bulgaria, and reaches all the way to Greece. The tree appearing in the photo is affectionately called "The king of the forest". Seeing this incredible photo, it's not hard to understand why. |
| A snow covered forest |
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Although we don't always think of it as one, Bulgaria is a wonderful tourist attraction for ski and snow enthusiasts. Bulgaria's ski resorts offer all the attractions and activities found in the world's leading ski resorts, but at a much lower price. |
| Devetashka Cave |
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Devetashka Cave is a particularly popular site for tourists and nature loving photographers, due its unique structure. The cave is known as a site in which stoneage cavemen lived, and is located up north, near the city of Lovech. |
| The sun gives a halo to the forest near Gloyam Beglik Lake |
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Gloyam Beglik Lake is an artificial body of water created by the building of a dam. The forests surrounding it are home to many species of wildlife, among them bears, deer, foxes and wolves. |
| In the spectacular forests of Bulgaria |
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The forests of Bulgaria cover 37% of the country's territory, and are considered some of the best kept forests in Europe. This forest, located close to Boroni, is an excellent example of the rare beauty found in these wild areas. |
| Foggy woods on Strandzha forest |
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Strandzha Park, located on a mountain with the same name, is the biggest nature reserve in Bulgaria. In addition to the location's amazing natural scenery, tourists can also find antique buildings, including ancient structures and shrines. |
| Rila Mountains |
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The Rila mountain range is one of the tallest mountain ranges in Europe, and the tallest in the Balkan states. Most of it is part of Bulgaria's Rila National Park. |
| Vitosha Mountain |
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Vitosha Mountain, found near the capital city of Sofia, is an extremely popular tourist spot, thanks to the many convenient paths one can take to get there. The mountain is full of hiking trails, mountain-climbing locations and ski slopes. The mountain is regarded as one of the national symbols of Bulgaria. |
| Spring in the Rila Mountains |
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After winter comes spring, covering the mountainside with a variety of eye-dazzling flowers. |
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Located near a town with the same name, this ancient structure is made of thick walls, built over several centuries near steep cliffs. |
Seven of the Rila Lakes |
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The Rila mountain range is home to 120 charming little lakes created by the icebergs that covered the area during the ice age. These little lakes turned this mountain range into one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. |
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Concetto (meaning "Little Horse") range, got its unique name due to the tendency of inexperienced climbers to sit on its edge, like you'd sit on a horse, and make their way very slowly across its length. |
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Varna, located near the shores of the Black Sea, is one of the biggest and most important cities in Bulgaria. Archeological digs near the city found thousands of brass artifacts from 5000 BC, since this is one of the most ancient cities in the world. |
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This river, whose sources are located up in the Rudophi mountains, is a long and impressive body of water. Along its length are 3 hydraulic dams supplying electricity to the nearby towns. |
Simon W.