The oldest and largest zoo on the Balkan Peninsula is located in Sofia. It was discovered in the early 1888s in the park of the former royal palace in the capital. The beginning of the collection is given by a black vulture (card) presented to King Ferdinand. Due to the great interest of the king…
Ivaylovgrad Dam and the meanders of the Arda River impress everyone who has passed through this magical region of the Eastern Rhodopes. The beautiful river, winding its clear waters between the steep banks, forming at the bends strips of white oval stones, provides perfect conditions for kayaking. Every year the Republican canoe-kayak regatta is held…
Solishta is the perfect location if you want to relax in the fresh air and enjoy the charm of the Rhodopes. The village is one of the most beautiful at the foot of Perelik peak. In addition to the beautiful views and fresh air, you can also taste the great local cuisine. Solishta is located…
I will offer you an opportunity to take a walk in nature on days when you have only a few hours free. I can just get out of work one day and this is will be your little adventure. It’s low, really, but you do have a view of the water – the lake you…
Only 6 km from Bansko, Dobrinishte is suffocating at the foot of Pirin. Many know the resort town as a ski destination, but during the warm months of the year Dobrinishte offers a serious range of entertainment. Anyone could find their place in the town of Pirin. Families with children have the opportunity to take…
A few kilometers from Troyan, in the middle of the Central Balkans, Apriltsi is fascinated by the beauty of nature, the coolness of the mountains and the hospitality of the local people. They welcome you everywhere with a smile. If you are lucky to stay in a guesthouse, you can have breakfast like you have…
Silistra is a city of ancient cultural and historical heritage, through which people and civilizations have passed over thousands of years. They leave visible, often emblematic traces of their presence. The city was founded more than 5000 BC by the Thracians and was called Durostorum. Then Roman operator Traian housed the XI Claudius Legion in…
More than 30 species of Reptiles occur on the territory of Bulgaria, becoming the second most diverse class in Bulgaria after amphibians. There are medium-sized turtles of two families – Testudo hermanni and Testudo graeca; 16 species of snakes and 13 species of lizards. The largest diversity of reptiles is recorded in the southernmost part…
Bulgaria’s diverse nature defines the vast wealth of plant and animal species that inhabit the relatively small territory of the country. In Bulgaria there are over 3500 species of plants, most of them can not be seen anywhere else in the world. Unique plants of Bulgaria Plant and animal species that occur only in a…
Vascular plants form a large group of plants hat are defined as those land plants that have lignified tissues for conducting water and minerals throughout the plant. The flora in Bulgaria is very diverse. There are approximately 3,700 higher plant species on the territory of the country. 0001 Pinaceae Abies alba 0002 Pinaceae Abies borisi-regis…