Bulgaria is situated in south-eastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula and is a member of both the European Union and the Schengen Area.

To the north, the country borders Romania, with the River Danube forming the border. Its western neighbours are Serbia and North Macedonia, Greece to the south, and Turkey to the south-east. To the east, Bulgaria is bordered by the Black Sea.

Bulgaria is a country that welcomes thousands of tourists every year. Its greatest natural treasure is the Black Sea, whose name is not derived from its colour; on the contrary, the Black Sea is among the clearest, often with visibility of up to 20 metres.

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Along the 378 km-long coastline, tourists can enjoy sparkling sandy beaches, rocky coves, beach dunes and wooded slopes.

Central, southern and western Bulgaria are home to beautiful mountains full of signposted hiking trails and tourist facilities. Yet, compared to the Alps, they are significantly less visited, meaning you can enjoy hiking here without the large crowds.