18/09/2026
π§π¬ FIRST TIME IN BULGARIA? DONβT MAKE THESE 5 MISTAKES! βοΈ
Bulgaria has so much more to offer than many first-time visitors realise. β€οΈ
1οΈβ£ Staying in only one place
Explore! Sunny Beach, Nessebar, Sveti Vlas, Ravda and Pomorie all offer something different.
2οΈβ£ Missing Nessebar ποΈ
If youβre staying on this part of the Black Sea coast, make time for the Old Town β history, beautiful streets, atmosphere and sea views.
3οΈβ£ Not trying Bulgarian food π½οΈ
Try some local favourites such as shopska salad, banitsa and kebapche.
4οΈβ£ Thinking Bulgaria is only beaches ποΈβ°οΈ
Bulgaria also has mountains, historic towns, monasteries, mineral springs, villages and beautiful countryside.
5οΈβ£ Overplanning your holiday π
Leave some room for spontaneous discoveries, excursions and recommendations you hear after you arrive.
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