Category: Tourist Information
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Shipka Memorial Church
Shipka Memorial church is well-worth a visit. It is surprisingly beautiful and has opulent golden domes which glint in the sunshine. The Church was built at the beginning of the 20th Century. It was built to commemorate Russian troops that died for the liberation of Bulgaria in the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78. The church’s bell tower is…
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Dragizhevo Village
Locally, people call Dragizhevo “The Cherry Village”. This is because it produces the first and best tasting cherries in Bulgaria. It is great if you are here in late May, as you will get to try some. Dragizhevo is a typical Bulgarian working village. During the warm summer evenings the village comes to life as…
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Inspirational Videos Of Bulgaria
These inspirational videos of Bulgaria show the wonderfully mixed natural scenery ranging from high mountains to low pastures, river valleys to open plateaus. The urban scenery is also unique with an exciting mix of traditional houses and modern cities offering stunning views for all visitors to enjoy. The videos below provide a taste of the…
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Bird Watching
Bulgaria is home to over 420 bird species and is one of the up and coming destinations for ornithologists. The various wild habitats provide shelter for 22 endangered species. Hence, Bulgaria is a great place for bird-watching and photography. The Via Ponitca, one of the migratory routes in Europe, passes through Bulgaria. There are two…
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Horse Riding
For visitors, horse riding offers an ideal way to experience the Bulgarian countryside. You can choose from short hacks to longer treks exploring mountains and rivers as you trot along in the sunshine. Arbanasi Riding School supplies the horses, equipment and instructors. It is famous internationally. Riders are assessed before deciding on the length and…
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Local Walking Trails
Walking and hiking have been a popular pastime in Bulgaria for generations. There is a criss-crossed of way-marked eco trails in Bulgaria. The Local Walking Paths lead you through mountains, valleys and villages. There are several beautiful local walking trails close to the campsite that offer tranquility, the beauty of nature and wonderful scenery. Two…
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Dryanovo Cave
Whilst you stay at Camping Veliko Tarnovo, you should visit Dryanovo Cave. It is cool inside the cave system and is a perfect activity for a hot afternoon. It is 300m from Dryanovo Monastery & Ecotrail. Also there is a traditional restuarant on the river bank which sells delicious specialities such as ‘Mish-Mash’and Kavarma. This…
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Tryavna Wood Carving Village
Tryavna Wood Carving Village was famous during the Bulgarian National Revival period when it was at the forefront of wood crafts. Houses from this period feature their own unique architectural design. You will see this style of house throughout the village. The ground floors have irregular forms and housed craftsmen and traders. The upper floors…
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Etar Ethnographic Museum
Etar Ethnographic Museum is great fun and educational too! Here you can find out about traditional Bulgarian arts and crafts and investigate the water driven equipment powered by the river which winds its way through the beautiful grounds of the museum. There is a full programme of events throughout the year, including opportunities to learn…
