Winter might be the coldest season of all, but it has a great potential for adventures in the snow or relaxing indoor activities.
If you still haven’t decided where to go this winter, have a look at our suggestions for Top Winter Destinations in Bulgaria and around Varna:
Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo
Rent a car in Bulgaria and go to the famous ski resorts Bansko, Borovets or Pamporovo. There are so many fun things to do in the snow like ice skating, snowboarding and of course skiing. Enjoy a snowmobiling experience or walk through the snowy landscape with guided hikes.
Want some relaxing time in the resort? Visit the spa center for a massage therapy or get in the hot tub. Or why don’t you just wear your warm jacket, breathe deeply the cold air and practice your winter photography.
Veliko Tarnovo
Veliko Tarnovo is for those of you who are simply in love with historical sites. You can walk in the Old Town, buy some handmade souvenirs and have a hot drink in a café or a restaurant with a view of Yantra River and the Asen’s monument. Trapezitsa Fortress and Tsarevets are so beautiful in winter!
You can also rent a car and drive to the nearby towns of Arbanasi, Gabrovo and Bozhentsi. The Open Air Ethnographical Museum “Etar” is also a great winter destination!
Sofia
Planning a winter holiday in Bulgaria? Rent a car for a few days and go to Sofia. The capital has it all! From Christmas markets and big shopping malls to museums, art galleries, theaters, opera and ballet performances. Ice skating on Ariana Lake or skiing in Vitosha Mountain also sounds a good idea, don’t you think? If you like clubbing and dancing, there are many places in Sofia where you can party all night while it is heavily snowing outside.
Varna
Even when summer is over, beauty of winter waves and sun is still there. If sea views attract you in winter time, then don’t hesitate much and spend a great winter holiday in the coastal area of Bulgaria.
You can easily rent a car and enjoy a plenty of fun and leisure winter activities around Varna.
Winter is the ideal time for a wellness and spa therapy.
Aquahouse Thermal & Beach in Sts. Constantine and Helena resort and Lighthouse Golf & Spa resort in Balchik offer a big range of relaxing spa treatments like steam baths, saunas, salt rooms, healing messages and medical procedures. The modern complexes have amazing indoor pools with hot mineral water, an outdoor Finish sauna and a jacuzzi. Winter is the ideal time for a wellness cure.
Rental car services give you many opportunities for short trips near the Black sea even in winter. You can visit the Botanical garden and the Quiet Nest Palace in Balchik or drive to Cape Kaliakra. Arrange your car rental for your day trip in Varna and stop by the unique Stone Forest near the city.
Other famous winter destinations around Varna are the newly opened Historical Park in the village of Neofit Rilski, Aladzha Monastery and the gorgeous Wonderful Rocks.
Choose the destination that attracts you most and start the winter adventure. Forget about your winter moodiness and depression, hire a car and spend a great winter holiday in Bulgaria!