Bulgaria Travel Guide
Tourist season
Are April and May good months to visit Bulgaria?
April
Shoulder
season
May
Semi-high
season
Did you know?
The population of Bulgaria is around 6.95 mil., which puts the country in 19. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).
How far is it?
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The distance between Sofia (BG) and Washington D.C. (US) is 4917 miles
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Safety
General travel safety level in Bulgaria on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).
Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.
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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions
From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Bulgaria
| Miles | Sofia | Varna | Plovdiv | Pirin National Park | Rousse | Veliko Turnovo | Nesebar | Sunny Beach |
| Sofia | - | 235 | 82 | 66 | 155 | 120 | 223 | 223 |
| Varna | 235 | - | 177 | 250 | 108 | 115 | 39 | 37 |
| Plovdiv | 82 | 177 | - | 73 | 132 | 79 | 156 | 156 |
| Pirin National Park | 66 | 250 | 73 | - | 194 | 146 | 228 | 229 |
| Rousse | 155 | 108 | 132 | 194 | - | 55 | 121 | 119 |
| Veliko Turnovo | 120 | 115 | 79 | 146 | 55 | - | 109 | 108 |
| Nesebar | 223 | 39 | 156 | 228 | 121 | 109 | - | 2 |
| Sunny Beach | 223 | 37 | 156 | 229 | 119 | 108 | 2 | - |
Best Ways to Experience Bulgaria
- Cuisine
- Art
- Animals
Practical Information for Travelers
- Budget
- Currency
- Vaccinations
- Visa
- Electricity
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Currency
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Vaccinations
MoreAll travelers
You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Bulgaria.
Most travelers
Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.
Some travelers
Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Avoid sharing body fluids
- Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment
With or without a visa?
Visa requirements for citizens of
- United States
visiting 
Bulgaria for tourism
A visa is not required.
- Allowed stay: 90 days
- 90 days within any 180-day period
Electricity
230V (50 Hz)
In Bulgaria the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, F sockets are used.
Click on the socket icon to see more information
Type C
Type FFacts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 19 / 231 Ranking | 6 948 445 Bulgarian 76.9%, Turkish 8%, Roma 4.4% |
Area | 20 / 232 Ranking | 42.8 thous. mi² It is approximately 1% of the territory of United States. |
Life expectancy | 19 / 221 Ranking | 75.3 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 72.1women 78.7 |
Median age | 19 / 222 Ranking | 43.7 Average age of population expressed in years.men 41.9women 45.6 |
Population growth | 19 / 224 Ranking | -0.67% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 19 / 210 Ranking | 98.4% Ability to read, write and count.men 98.7%women 98.1% |
GDP | 17 / 194 Ranking | 24 620 INT$ GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population. |
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