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Nightlife

Bulgaria has a very colorful nightlife offering great entertainment to the Bulgarians. There are several night clubs and pubs providing great amusement to the people of Bulgaria. The night life in Bulgaria consists of music, dance, classical concerts and various other entertainments.

Sweik and Chevermoto are the two most popular clubs in Sofia, Bulgaria. The nightclubs of Bulgaria play various types of techno music and "chalga", which are a combination of gypsies and other techno music. The entertainment in Bulgaria offers variety to the tourists. The foreigners can also listen to various classical concerts which are generally performed by local artists of Bulgaria.

Chalga is very popular among the people which also act as a source of Bulgarian entertainment. The Sweik pub of Bulgaria offers live music, exotic combination of beer served with international cuisine. This is an ideal place to enjoy the night life in Sofia. Another unique place of Bulgarian entertainment is the Chevermeto pub offering delectable dishes along with great music.

The night life in Bulgaria is very lively. Great singers perform in the various night clubs in Sofia. The entertainment & nightlife in Sofia has lots to offer to the tourists. Apart from availability of delectable cuisines you can also enjoy the great music played in the pubs. Folk shows are common features in the night clubs of Bulgaria.

Places to Unwind

Ancient spas
Relax in one of Bulgaria's many mineral water spas. The curative properties of the Bulgarian mineral waters have been known and used for centuries. Ancient mineral complexes were built near the mineral springs and there are now plenty of top hotels with spas, especially around the Black Sea coast. 

Biking tours

For mountain biking enthusiasts, the Rhodopi mountains provide excellent trails, while cycling along the Black Sea coast is a popular family activity.

Climb every mountain

Organised mountaineering and climbing trips can be arranged in the areas of Vratsa, Veliko Tarnovo, Trojan, Maliovitza and Roussenski Lom. The steep rocks of the Pirin, Rhodope, Rila and Stara Planina are popular with expert climbers, and there are numerous caves and spectacular rock formations, many with ancient cave paintings.

Go hiking
Bulgaria has 35,000km (21,749 miles) of waymarked paths and one- or two-week trips through the wild mountains can be arranged. Guides are provided and accommodation is usually in mountain chalets, guest houses or camps.

National parks
Get back to nature in Bulgaria's national parks. These include the ancient Bailusheva pine forests and limestone rocks in Pirin National Park, the seven lakes and 10th-century monastery in Rila National Park, and the Raiskoto Praskalo waterfall, the highest in the Balkan peninsula (www.bulgariannationalparks.org).

Saddle up
Horse riding has traditionally been popular in Bulgaria; possible itineraries include the Danube Valley, the Balkan, Rila and Stara Planina mountains and the Valley of Roses.

Sample the folklore
Bulgaria's traditional music festivals are an important part of Bulgarian rural life. Pirin Pee festival features the famous Pirin Folk Ensemble, a major group based in Blagoevgrad.

Ski the slopes
Quaint Bansko (www.banskoski.com) is the newest ski area, set in a historical town at the foot of the Pirin Mountains; Pamporovo (www.pamporovoresort.com), in the Rhodopi range, is Europe's southernmost ski resort; and Borovets (www.borovets-bg.com), in the Rila Mountains, is Bulgaria's oldest and largest mountain resort. 

Swim in the Black Sea
Bulgaria has over 370km (232 miles) of glorious coastline with sandy beaches. Try busy resorts Sunny Beach and Golden Sands, picturesque Albena, historical Nesebar, the cultural and historical city of Varna, or the Mediterranean ambience of port city Bourgas.

Valley of the Thracian Kings
Stroll amongst the ancient burial mounds in the valley of Kazanluk. As well as the famous Kazanluk tomb there are interesting tombs at the villages of Krun, Muglizh, the Koprinka Dam and many others.

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The information on this site was gathered through our journalists and various source(s) of information including the national tourism organization,
the ministry of finance, the ministry of foreign affairs, CIA World Factbook, and US State Department.