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Bulgaria has a magnificent climate. The country is located on the Black Sea coast and is a popular place for a beach holiday. However, beaches are not the only entertainment; the country offers ample opportunities for active tourism. On numerous rivers you can go rafting, kayaking, and on the beach there are all conditions for windsurfing. Ski resorts in Bulgaria are gaining popularity, infrastructure is developing on them, new hotels and ski lifts are being created. In the country's reserves you can go on a hiking trip, make an exciting climb in the Balkan Mountains. For those who want to improve their health during the rest, several balneological resorts operate in Bulgaria.
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In Bulgaria, local tour operators offer a fairly diverse program of hiking tours. On many trails, tourists can go unaccompanied, so that no one interferes with contemplating the unique Balkan nature and enjoying amazing views. A very popular destination for trekking is the Rhodope Mountains. Throughout the journey, travelers will be able to see the longest cave in Bulgaria, one of the highest European waterfalls, lakes as well as alpine meadows. Another popular route is in the Balkan part of the country and passes through the Rila mountains. The height of the local mountains is about 3000 meters. One of the largest historical monasteries of the country is on the way.
Another popular and desired area for active tourism in Bulgaria is horse riding tours. Such a journey will be less tiring, and communication with these animals will bring unforgettable impressions. Tourists will be able to go on a horse tour at the foot of the Balkan Mountains, visit beech forests, visit a monastery located on a rock and founded in the 13th century. Another horse route passes through the lands of the Northern Old Plain, rich in historical sites. On the way of movement along this route, tourists will be able to see numerous churches, towers, fortresses and old houses. In the villages, ancient houses have been preserved, which will make it possible to form an idea of the way of life of the Bulgarians. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Biking is also incredibly in demand. The mild climate and delightful nature make this way of traveling around the country very exciting. You can go to the Balkan Mountains for cycling. The route passes through the Balkan Central National Park and allows you to literally plunge into the past - on the way there are ancient cities and villages that look the same as 200 years ago. In the central part of the Balkan region of the country, you can go on a journey to the monasteries. Throughout the route there are more than 10 different historical sites, including Veliko Tarnovo, which for many centuries was the capital of the ancient Bulgarian state.
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Diving is another area for active recreation in Bulgaria. The largest diving center is in Nessebar, near the old pier. Diving off the shores of the Black Sea is inferior in picturesque to the Red or Tropical regions, but in Bulgaria on the seabed you can find a rich underwater world and get acquainted with its inhabitants. 40 kilometers from Varna there is another popular place for diving - the sunken Roman port, located at a depth of 12 meters. During the world wars, many ships sank off the coast of Bulgaria. Most of them today also became diving grounds.
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One of the best ski resorts in Bulgaria is Borovets, located near Sofia. Since ancient times this place was the residence of the Bulgarian kings. The ski complex offers the longest and most diverse routes. Another popular place - Bansko, is on the Pirin Mountain, which in its relief resembles the Alps. Around the resort is located Pirin Nature Reserve, where you can walk and relax after the descents. One of the most modern resorts is Pamporovo in the Rhodope Mountains. The resort is known for its developed infrastructure, the total length of the trails is more than 20 kilometers. In addition to skis, the complex has created conditions for running cross-country skiing and biathlon.