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Skakavitsa Waterfall: Hiking to Rila's Tallest Cascade
A guide to hiking to Skakavitsa Waterfall in Bulgaria's Rila Mountains, including route options, what to expect, and when to go.
Strandzha: Bulgaria's Wild and Mysterious Mountain Range
Explore the untamed landscapes, ancient forests and slow-paced villages of Strandzha, a Balkan paradise that feels far from the modern world.
Devetashka Cave: A Guide to Bulgaria's Enormous Natural Cathedral
One of Bulgaria's largest caves, Devetashka impresses with its vast chambers, natural skylights and a river running through. Here's what to expect when you visit this natural wonder near Lovech.
Krushuna Falls: A Guide to Bulgaria's Turquoise Travertine Cascades
Discover the Krushuna Falls, a series of turquoise travertine cascades hidden in the forests of northern Bulgaria. This guide covers how to get there, what to expect on the eco path, and the best time to visit.
Vitosha Mountain: A Guide to Sofia's Backyard Wilderness
Just a short trip from the capital, Vitosha offers year-round outdoor adventures from gentle forest walks to challenging summit climbs and winter ski runs.
Sinite Kamani: A Guide to Bulgaria's Blue Rocks Nature Park
Explore the karst landscape, panoramic ridges and forest trails of Sinite Kamani, a nature park just north of Sliven that gets its name from the blue-grey hue of its rocks.
Birdwatching at Bulgaria's Burgas Lakes: A Guide to the Via Pontica
Burgas Lakes, a chain of coastal wetlands on the Black Sea, sit on one of Europe's major bird migration routes. Spring and autumn bring spectacular flocks, from pelicans to rare waders.
Pobiti Kamani: Bulgaria's Enigmatic Stone Forest Near Varna
Discover the otherworldly stone pillars of Pobiti Kamani, a natural wonder just a short drive from Varna.
Krushuna Waterfalls: Bulgaria's hidden turquoise cascades
Tucked away in the foothills of the Balkan Mountains, the Krushuna Waterfalls offer an easy, rewarding walk through lush forest to a series of bright blue pools and tumbling cascades.
Prohodna Cave: Bulgaria's 'Eyes of God' natural wonder
Discover Prohodna Cave, a dramatic karst cavern in northern Bulgaria famous for two eye-shaped openings in its ceiling. Here's how to visit and what to expect.
Kaliakra Cape: Bulgaria's windswept coastal cliffs and legends
Explore the dramatic red cliffs, ancient fortress ruins and local legends of Kaliakra Cape on Bulgaria's northern Black Sea coast.
Devetashka Cave: A Guide to Bulgaria's Hidden Natural Cathedral
Tucked away in the hills near Lovech, Devetashka Cave is one of Bulgaria's most spectacular natural landmarks—a vast cavern with skylights that pierce the ceiling and a river running through it.
The Wonderful Bridges: Bulgaria's Natural Marble Arches
Hidden in the Rhodope Mountains, the Wonderful Bridges are two huge natural arches carved by a river. Here's how to visit this geological marvel.