Exploring Bulgaria
The largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria is located less than a two hour's drive from the hotel. It was established in the Rila mountains in 927 AD.
Tsarska Bistritsa ("Tsar's Bistritsa"; Bulgarian: Царска Бистрица) is a former royal palace in southwestern Bulgaria, high in the Rila mountains, just above the resort of Borovets and near the banks of the Bistritsa River. Built between 1898 and 1914, it served as the hunting lodge of Tsar Ferdinand of Bulgaria and his son Boris III.
Musala (Bulgarian: Мусала; origin from Arabic through Ottoman Turkish: Musalla, meaning "near God" or "place for prayer") is the highest peak in the Rila mountain range, in Bulgaria, and in the entire Balkan Peninsula. Standing at 2,925 metres (9,596 ft), Musala is also the 6th highest peak in mainland Europe.
One of our favorite cities in Bulgaria, Plovdiv is a prominent center of Bulgarian history and culture. Ancient Roman ruins are scattered throughout the city and the 19th century mansions in the old town are home to artists and musicians.
If you plan to visit Bulgaria for a few days, the Black Sea coast is definitely worth the trip. It is about a 4 hour drive from Borovets to Burgas/Varna/Sozopol/other coastal cities. The beaches in Bulgaria are mostly sandy and the water temperature by the end of August is around 27 C (80 F).