Detailed map of the Bulgarian coast. Map of the Bulgarian coast. Gulrypsh - a holiday destination for celebrities

Bulgaria is a country in South-Eastern Europe. Satellite map Bulgaria shows that the country occupies 22% of total area Balkan Peninsula. The map also shows that the country borders Greece, Serbia, Turkey, Romania and Macedonia. The water boundaries run along the Black Sea and the Danube River. The area of ​​the country is 110,993 square meters. km.

The largest cities in Bulgaria are Sofia (the capital), Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas and Ruse.

The Bulgarian economy is based on coal and gas mining, developed agriculture, service sector and tourism. The presence of a low income tax (10%) attracts foreign investment to the country. Despite active development, the country's economy is still quite unstable, which makes Bulgaria one of the cheapest countries in Europe. National currency- Bulgarian Lev.

Resort town of Nessebar

Brief history of Bulgaria

681-1018 – First Bulgarian Kingdom

1018-1185 – Bulgaria under Byzantine rule

1185-1396 – Second Bulgarian Kingdom

1396-1878 – Bulgaria under control Ottoman Empire, constant uprisings against Turkish power, Russian-Turkish war of 1877-1878.

1878-1908 – Principality of Bulgaria under the protectorate of the Ottoman Empire

1908-1946 – Third Bulgarian Kingdom

1946-1990 – People's Republic of Bulgaria, development according to the socialist model

1990-present time – Republic of Bulgaria

Tsarevets fortress in Veliko Tarnovo

Sights of Bulgaria

On detailed map You can see some natural attractions of Bulgaria from a satellite: Mountain peaks Musala (2925 m) and Vihren (2915 m), Mount Malyovitsa, Srebarna Nature Reserve, Cape Kaliakra, Shipka Pass, seven Rila Lakes, Iskar and Koprinka reservoirs.

Among the architectural sights of Bulgaria, it is worth highlighting the fortresses of Tsarevets, Baba Vida and Belogradchik, Rila, Bachkovo, Rozhen and Troyan monasteries, cave churches in Ivanovo, the summer residence of the Bulgarian kings Euxinograd, the house-monument of Buzludzha on the top of the Balkan Mountains and the bas-relief of the Madaar Horseman. For architectural sights we also recommend going to Sofia, Plovdiv, Nessebar, Sozopol and Balchik.

Rila Monastery

Between December and February, tourists come to ski resorts Bulgaria, and from March to September - on beach resorts. The most famous ski resorts are Pamporovo, Bansko and Borovets; the most famous beach resorts are Sozopol, Albena, Sunny Beach, Golden Sands, etc.

Romantic types will be interested in the Valley of Roses, not far from the city of Kazanlak.

Abandoned house-monument Buzludzha

Note to tourists

Gulrypsh - a holiday destination for celebrities

There is an urban-type settlement Gulrypsh on the Black Sea coast of Abkhazia, the appearance of which is closely connected with the name of the Russian philanthropist Nikolai Nikolaevich Smetsky. In 1989, due to his wife’s illness, they needed a change of climate. The matter was decided by chance.

Every year the flow of tourists to Bulgaria growing. This is not an accident, because the cities and resorts of the country combine ancient history and modern service, mild climate and good knowledge of Russian local residents. The Bulgarian coast is famous for its sandy beaches and developed inexpensive resorts.

Bulgaria with seas on a world map close-up

- ancient country, its history goes back more than 1300 years. Now it is a modern, dynamically developing state, which has been part of the European Union since 2007.

Where is it located and who does it border with?

The Republic of Bulgaria is located on southeast Europe in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders on the southeast, south, southwest, west and north.

Bulgaria is located on west coast Black Sea.

Length coastline Black Sea coast is more than 400 kilometers.

How to get there?

There are several ways to get to Bulgaria:

  1. By plane. During the week, about 10 fly from Sofia regular flights from many other cities of Russia, primarily to coastal cities;

    2. Buy plane tickets using this search form. Enter cities of departure and arrival, date, number of passengers.

  2. By train. You can get to Sofia by direct train across the countries of Eastern Europe. The train takes more than 2 days to reach the Bulgarian capital;
  3. By car. The route along highways will be more than 2,200 kilometers. On the road you will have to cross at least 3-4 state borders, depending on the chosen path.

To visit Bulgaria you need a Bulgarian or Schengen visa.

Read more in how and in what period of time you can fly to Bulgaria.

Map of cities and resorts

Bulgaria is a country with a small population, just over 7 million people.

Major centers

The largest cities in Bulgaria are:

  • State capital city Sofia- almost 1 million 200 thousand people;
  • The main port of the country is Varna with a population of 375 thousand inhabitants;
  • Plovdiv- one of ancient cities Europe, founded by the Romans, population about 340 thousand people;
  • Burgas, another port with 210 thousand inhabitants.

Black Sea coast

Of the approximately 400 kilometers of Bulgaria, 120 are occupied by sandy beaches.

    "Sunny Beach"- the largest resort center in Bulgaria, located 40 kilometers north of Burgas between the village of Vlas and the town of Nessebar in a picturesque bay.

    The best Bulgarian resort has been operating since 1958 and offers tourists more than 200 hotels and 2 campsites.

    Local sandy beaches, stretching for more than 10 kilometers along the coast, annually receive Blue flag- an international award for the purity of water, the quality of beaches and the safety of swimming.

    The water temperature during the season reaches 26 degrees, the average air temperature is 27 degrees above zero. At the service of tourists suggested: water park, water activities and attractions, swimming pools, equestrian base, tennis courts, amusement park, night clubs, summer theater, casinos, bowling clubs, mini golf, cinemas, cafes, restaurants and much more.

    The resort hosts various music festivals and show programs. Resort safe for children- entry into sea water is gradual. If you are on vacation, then if you wish, you can leave your child in a local kindergarten with an experienced teacher.

  1. Another significant Bulgarian resort is "Golden Sands", located near Varna. Located on the territory national park the resort has a mild climate and golden beaches stretching 3.5 kilometers along the coast. Vacationers have access to numerous hotels, sanatoriums, water and mud baths. Golden Sands is considered a rather noisy resort with an active nightlife.
  2. Not far from Golden Sands is the third most popular resort in Bulgaria - Albena, located on the territory of the Baltata nature reserve. The largest balneological center in Bulgaria is located in Albena. This is the most popular Bulgarian resort among European tourists.
  3. Small resort town OK Kavarna, located north of Varna, attracts history buffs, because a settlement on this site was founded in ancient times. In addition, Kavarna is famous for its rock festival.

    4. Bulgaria is a country with a culture close to us and similar language, but there are features that you need to know when visiting it.

Bulgaria is a country located in South-Eastern Europe. It occupies 22% of the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. The republic ranks 103rd in the world in terms of territory and the same in terms of population. The capital of the country is the city of Sofia. The total territory of the state is 110,993 km². As for the population, in 2016, the number of residents was 7,101,859 people.

Bulgaria on the world map: geography, nature and climate

Bulgaria on the world map is located in the western part of the Black Sea. It neighbors Romania in the North, Greece, Turkey in the South and Serbia and Macedonia in the West. As for the borders, the southern and western ones are determined by mountain ranges. The total length of the borders is 2,264 km: land – 1,181 km, river – 680 km, along the Black Sea coast – 400 km.

The relief of Bulgaria is varied. There are a large number of valleys and gorges on the territory. Plains, hills and mountains of different parameters are also observed. A special feature of the republic is the presence of stripes of high and low landscape. They alternate among themselves.

There are 3 mountain systems in Bulgaria:

  • Pirin;
  • Rila;
  • Rhodopes.

To the ridge Rila belongs majestic mountain Musala. Its height reaches 2925 meters. This mountain is the highest in Balkan countries. In addition to Musala, the Rila system also includes a dozen smaller rocks with a height of more than 2600 meters. The small peaks are covered with rich green meadows.

Ridge Pirin It is distinguished by rocky cliffs, on which there are practically no trees or grass. Highest point is Mount Vihren with a height of 2915 meters.

The lands of Bulgaria consist of plains - 31%, hills and plateaus - 41%, low mountains - 10%, peaks over 1500 meters make up 3%. The average altitude in Bulgaria is 470 meters.

Stara Planina (length about 600 km, width 30-50 km) originates in the Serbian Timoshko Valley and reaches the south of the Sofia Basin in Bulgaria. The highest section is Mount Botev(2376 m).

Hydrography

The country is divided into two river systems. A map of Bulgaria in Russian shows that the larger one is in the northern part of the state, heading towards the Black Sea. The main artery of this system is Danube river. It has a duration of about 80 km. The second, smaller one, flows into the Aegean Sea. In addition to the Danube, in Bulgaria there is Maritsa River(length 490 km). Less known to Russian tourists is Kamchia (length 244 km).

Climate

The climate of Bulgaria is continental and Mediterranean. Precipitation is observed quite often in the country. Their average number is 730 mm per year. The least amount, about 500 mm, falls on the Black Sea coast. Therefore, droughts are observed here in August. In higher areas, the average precipitation increases to 2540 mm, and the air temperature in winter drops to -30 0 C.

Map of Bulgaria with cities. Administrative division of the country

The map of Bulgaria clearly shows that the country is divided into 28 regions. Each of them consists of 264 communities. “Regional governors,” who govern parts of the country, are appointed by the Council of Ministers. As for the leadership of the communities, they are headed by kmets, who are elected once every 4 years.

Largest cities in Bulgaria:

  1. Sofia. It is not only the capital, but also the most Big city countries. In addition, Sofia is the center of the Stolichna community. It is located in the western part of the state at the foot of the Vitosha massif. The climate in Sofia is temperate continental. The city is located at 43 latitude. As for the air temperature, the average is +11.4 0 C. Winter is quite severe.
  2. Plovdiv. Previously, this city was called Philippopolis. The administrative center of the region of the same name. It ranks second in size. Located in the southern part of Bulgaria, in the center of the Upper Thracian Lowland. The maximum air temperature is observed in July and August. The thermometer readings during this period reach +32 0 C. January is the coldest. This month the indicators drop to -3 0 C.
  3. Varna. The most famous port and resort city in the country. It ranks third in terms of number of inhabitants. Varna is located in the northeastern part, on the Black Sea coast, not far from Romania. The climate is quite mild and perfect for growing many plants. Everyone who visits Varna will be able to taste the aromatic fruits of pomegranate, kiwi, and dates. Rice and laurel bushes also grow well in this part of the country. At the hottest time, the water can warm up to +30 o C, and the sand up to +65 o C.

For those who want to visit the incredible Beautiful places of our planet, this country will become the best option. The warm sea and amazing nature will give you many pleasant moments.

Today, about half a million local people are employed in this area. If you think about purchasing a trip to this country and research information about the most popular resort cities, the search engine will produce a map of the Bulgarian coast, strewn with landmarks.

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Brief description of resort towns

The entire coast of Bulgaria is under the state protection of local authorities, despite the fact that some beaches are commercial property.

Every year, the Blue Flag award is awarded to resorts for compliance with environmental protection procedures.

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Bulgaria is home to many national parks and various green areas. The tourist infrastructure stretches along the coast: nightclubs, water parks, restaurants, excursion bureaus, yacht clubs and other establishments designed to diversify the recreation of visitors and local vacationers.

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Prices for hotels are quite affordable, you can choose a room to suit any budget. But if you decide to purchase real estate, be prepared for the fact that the price tag per square meters of resort houses will significantly exceed the cost of apartments in the country’s capital.

Burgas Map

The most popular resort towns in Bulgaria among tourists are considered Sunny Beach and Burgas, Golden Sands and Varna. The local population divides the country into North and South. Unspoken northern capital is Varna, which is also called the sea gate.

Golden Sands, whose name speaks for itself, despite the fact that the entire coastline is strewn with fine and yellow sand, invites you to a beach holiday.

Varna Map

Burgas is the capital of the South and the link between the two parts of the country. It is more of an industrial city than a resort city, which does not prevent tourists from enjoying their holidays there. Sunny Beach performs business card southern part of the Bulgarian coast map.