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Outdoor
Adventure
Holidays in Bulgaria
There is more to Bulgaria
than
sunbathing on the Black Sea coast. For the more adventurous there is a
wealth of land and opportunity for hiking, mountaineering, horse
riding, mountain biking, water sports, hunting and fishing. Bulgaria,
located in the south-east of Europe benefits from a variety of stunning
landscapes from the coast, to rivers, lakes, forests and mountains in
which to indulge your taste for adventure. Go at the right time of year
and you won`t be competing with hoards of other tourists for the fresh
air and the views, rather you will be transported back to a different
time where traditional cultures continue to thrive, particularly in the
remoter areas.
Hiking, mountaineering and mountain biking are extremely popular in
Bulgaria. A large network of marked trails exists in the various
mountain ranges, where you can use an experienced guide or go it alone
all year round. Mountain ranges include the regions of Pirin, Rila,
Stara Planina (the Balkan Range) and the Rhodope Mountains.
Experienced climbers will savour the challenge of the steep mountains
of Rila (the Maliovitsa ridge is considered one of the best), Rhodope,
Pirin and the Balkan Range and there are many caves to be explored in
these areas. The Rhodope Mountains are particularly suited to mountain
biking and horse riding is popular in the Balkan Range, Rila and the
Danube Valley.
Orienteering is another option, both in the summer (on foot) and winter
(on skis). The annual cup for orienteering is held on the Shoumensko
Plateau. Other suitable destinations for orienteering include the
Kamchia River and the forests in the resorts of Helena and St.
Constantin.
Those keen on winter sports will find plenty of opportunities in the
main ski areas of Bansko (Pirin Mountains), Pamporovo (The Rhodopes),
Borovets (Rila) and Aleko (Vitosha), although numerous other smaller
centres also exist. Water sports such as rafting, kayaking and canoeing
can be enjoyed on the various rivers of Bulgaria. The Stackevska river
is excellent for rafting and the Danube for kayaking and canoeing.
A variety of accommodation is available but to truly experience the
great outdoors camping is the way to go. Numerous travel companies
exist to help you arrange an adventure holiday tailored to your needs.
Bulgaria has an excellent Mountain Rescue Service to ensure your safety
and campsites are graded with the best having hot and cold water,
electricity, phones and shops. However you may wish to stay off the
beaten track and camp out in remoter areas, far away from local
amenities. If so you should ensure you are equipped with essential
items to help you remain safe. All weather gear and a basic first aid
kit are extremely important and if you plan a long trek with a variety
of stops a lightweight
tent
will ease the burden. Certain vaccinations are recommended for
Bulgaria, especially if you will be spending a lot of time outdoors. We
recommend you check with your doctor a few weeks before you travel.
confusing process until you become accustomed to the way the
conveyancing process works. Below you will find a brief over view of
the buying process - this is based on my experience but should be
similar across Bulgaria.
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