About
Bulgaria is a country in Southeastern Europe with a rich history, picturesque mountains, and a Black Sea coast. The country's economy shows steady growth, and the standard of living is gradually improving.
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Cities and Resorts
What to See
Connectivity & Internet
Average Speed80 Mbps
4G Coveragegood in cities and resorts
SIM from A1, Vivacom or Yettel costs €5-15 for 5-20GB. Available at airports and shops. EU roaming included. Good resort coverage.
Electricity
Voltage:230VV
Frequency:50HzHz
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C
F
European plugs Type C and F (Schuko). Voltage 230V. Standard European system. US/UK travelers need adapter
Local Transport
Operators: Union Ivkoni, Karat-S, Etap-Grup, Grup Plus
Booking: bgrazpisanie.com, union-ivkoni.com, bus stations
Popular Routes
Sofia-Varna6-7h
22-40 BGN
Sofia-Burgas5h30min-6h30min
22-37 BGN
Sofia-Plovdiv2h10min-2h30min
13-28 BGN
Plovdiv-Burgas3h30min-4h
17-30 BGN
Bulgaria—buses best and cheapest! Sofia to Plovdiv: bus 2h10min (13 BGN/$7) vs train 2h25min (7 BGN/$4). Trains slowest but ultra-cheap. Sofia Metro good (1.60 BGN/$0.90). Bulgaria Air for coast but expensive. Buses faster than trains. Union Ivkoni popular operator. Very affordable by European standards. Old train infrastructure. Beach towns Varna/Burgas popular. No reservation needed for trains.
Local Cuisine
Shopska salad
kavarma
banitsa
Tipping
Local term: Бакшиш (Bakshish)
Restaurants
10% for good serviceTaxi
Round up fareHotels
Porter2-5 BGN per bag
Housekeeping2-5 BGN per day
Concierge5-10 BGN for special service
Tours
Guide (per day)10-20 BGN per person
Driver (per day)5-10 BGN per person
Tipping in Bulgaria is appreciated but not required. 10% for good restaurant service. Cash preferred.