Press Releases

Roussenski Lom – the secrets of the valley

George Georgiev, 2009/06/12

I have heard a lot about the beautiful site along the banks of Beli Lom, Malki Lom, Cherni Lom and Rusenski Lom Rivers, which was announced as a Natural Park “Roussenski Lom”. I have read about the beautiful valleys and canyons, for the rich flora and fauna, about the caves, which were inhabited in prehistoric times, the Cherven fortress, the rocky monasteries and the incredible feeling, that seizes you when visiting the park. However no matter what I have heard, and what I have read about the...

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The Rabisha Lake – summer getaway for connoisseurs

Kamelia Krumova, 2009/05/26

General information: The Rabisha lake is situated around 40 km away from Vidin city in close proximity to the Rabisha village, nearby the famous “Magura” cave. The lake is huge, with oval shape and no branching or arms. The water in the lake comes from subsoil springs, coming from the cave.
The waters of the Rabisha Lake are mainly used for irrigation via pumps. During the warmer months of the year, the water level of the lake considerably lowers and attracts numerous fishermen. Typical...

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Gornobreznishki monastery

Georgi Georgiev, www.VisitBulgaria.NET , 2009/04/21

On a silent hill, somewhere in the Malashevska Mountains, 5 kilometres away from Kresna, a House of God raises its white bell tower in the middle of the sacred wilderness. The temple is named after Saint Prophet Iliya but it is more popular as Gornobreznishki monastery, because of the nearby village of Gorna Breznitsa.

It was a hot sprig afternoon, in the beginning of April, when my friends and I climbed the winding way to the monastery. The starting point to the monastery is Kresna. The...

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Recent Media Coverages

Second Chance Golf Tourism Development in Bulgaria to Receive Support from the State

Dnevnik Daily, translated by Yana Dikova, www.VisitBulgaria.net, Feb, 03, 2009,, 2009/02/04

Last week specially formed working group, including the Bulgarian minister of the regional development, Mr. Asen Gagauzov and the Minister of the Environment Mr. Djevdet Chakarov proposed for a second time plan for state support for the construction of 30 golf courses in Bulgaria, which would actually turn the country into a golf tourism destination.

Last Tuesday the Ministry of the Regional Development published online on their website a document named “Main ways for encouragement of...

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Mask Tradition in Bulgaria

carnaval.com, 2009/01/08

In Bulgarian folklore, the mask is believed to protect its wearer against powers of impure nature. This is the most probable explanation why the masks look like fearful creatures with huge jaws and awesome teeth, with horns and tails, with snapping beaks and grisly bodies. The sound of the bells hanging from the belts of the participants enhances their effect. Sometimes the mask is not that complicated. Participants from some regions use charcoal to paint their faces black and sheep’s wool to...

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Golf Tourism - Most Attractive in Bulgaria

Actualno.com, 13.11. 2008, 2008/11/17

There are five active golf courses in Bulgaria at this point and projects for the construction of 40 golf courses until 2020. The golf as a sport itself is not very profitable, the owners of the golf complexes say, while the incomes are mainly from additional services, as stated by Monitor Daily newspaper.
Therefore not only in Bulgaria, but worldwide one of the most luxurious residential buildings and complexes are located around the golf courses.

According to the latest statistics the...

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