Bulgaria Guide in English from the Bulgarian publisher Domino provides information, in a compact format, on 98 towns, 15 resorts, 50 monasteries & key visitor landmarks, accompanied by 200 colour photographs & 33 easy to read, localised maps. The guide begins with a broad span history of the country & nature characteristics before taking a look at Sofia. The country is then covered region by region in clear designated chunks, with chapters dedicated to the coast, the mountains & the monasteries concluding the book. Town plan street maps show useful information for motorists & pedestrian visitors such as the locations of car parks & petrol stations, as well as key bus, trolleybus & tram routes. Places to stay & medical facilities are also clearly marked. ...

Double-sided, waterproof, indexed map of Bulgaria at 1:375, 000 with an enlargement of Sofia. The map shows the country’s road & rail networks, as well as local airports. Numerous points of interest are highlighted including national parks; national boundaries are marked & names of administrative regions prominently shown; terrain is indicated by simple colouring, as are populated areas. The map also

Includes:: a street plan of Central Sofia, annotated with places of interest & facilities. For the main map, all names presented in the original Cyrillic with phonetic English translations beside them; the enlargement of Sofia only displays street names in their English phonetic translation. The main map is fully-indexed.

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Bulgaria in the new Marco Polo Guide series designed to enable travellers to have fun & feel relaxed the moment they arrive to their destination. In a compact format & budget-priced, these guides feature full colour & high quality content with unique insider tips. The information is presented in a straightforward & engaging format with three main sections: an introduction to the location & including highlights & insider tips, a sightseeing & entertainment part, & a practical information chapter; all accompanied by atlas pages & a pull out map. The guide starts with a geographical & historical context, suggestions on what not to miss, great places for free, what to do if it rains, chill out & relax, & unique experiences to make the visit even more memorable. The perfect route/day will show the best way to get to know a destination for those with limited time. The sightseeing chapters organise the area in sections & for each one show suggested routes, referenced to the atlas & pull-out map, best places & attractions with practical tips on how to avoid queues, get the best views, where to eat & drink, shopping, entertainment, where to stay & much more. The last section offers a few tours suggestions, travel with kids special pages, festivals & events calendar, travel tips, useful phrases & dos & don’ts. The road atlas pages offer detailed mapping cross-referenced to the sites featured in the book, & a fully indexed pull-out map with its own plastic wallet at the back of the guide. ...

Bulgaria at 1:700, 000 on an indexed road map from Michelin, with street plans of central Sofia, Plovdiv & Varna, a distance table, plus basic traffic regulations. Names of towns & villages are given in both Cyrillic & Latin alphabet. Road network is presented graded according to the width & the number of lanes, indicating full/limited interchanges, toll barriers, driving distances, steep sections, seasonal closures, fords, etc. The map also shows scenic routes. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Locations of particular interest are highlighted & symbols mark sites such as wooden churches & historic buildings, antiquities, rock carvings, viewpoints, etc. The map also shows internal administrative boundaries. Names of towns & villages are given in both Cyrillic & Latin alphabets; names of provinces & of geographical features are in Latin alphabet only. Topography is indicated by relief shading with colouring for the forested areas. National parks are highlighted. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 30’. The index is next to the map. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. Also provided are street plans of central Sofia, Ploviv & Varna. Street names are in both scripts – names of important buildings are in French.

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Walking in Bulgaria’s National Parks by Julian Perry is a guide aimed at experience, fit walkers & naturalists to explore the rich & bio diverse landscape of Bulgaria’s Pirin, Rila & Central Balkan National Parks. All routes have been selected to provide the best chance of encountering the region’s rarest plants & animals & panoramic views. Twelve different 2-3 day itineraries are detailed, illustrated with colour sketch maps & extensive information on flora & fauna. ...

Pocket Road Atlas of Bulgaria at 1:560, 000 from Domino with very clear presentation of the country’s topography. Road network indicates driving distances on all routes. Railway lines are included. The main holiday areas of the Black Sea coast are shown in greater detail & the atlas also

Includes:: plans highlighting main traffic routes across Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Ruse, Stara Zagora & Pleven, plus a distance table.* All place names are in Cyrillic alphabet & the legend is in Bulgarian only.*

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Bulgaria on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided, with an overlap between the sides, to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. Names of larger towns are given in both scripts
- names of smaller towns & villages & of all the geographical features are in Latin alphabet only. Road & rail networks are easy to see on a clear base which presents topography by altitude colouring with contours, spot heights & names of mountain ranges. Road network

Includes:: selected unsurfaced local roads & 4WD tracks, indicates locations of border crossings & shows driving distances on main routes. National parks & protected areas are marked & symbols highlight various places of interest: picturesque towns & villages, campsites, UNESCO World Heritage sites, archaeological remains & museums, churches & monasteries of various denominations, viewpoints, beaches, etc. The map has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 30’ & an index of localities. Map legend

Includes:: English.




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Road Atlas of Bulgaria at 1:330, 000 from Domino with street plans of central Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna & Burgas, enlargements for the Black Sea coast holiday areas, plus lists of 100 best tourist sights & 169 monasteries. The atlas provides an excellent picture of the country’s topography with bright altitude colouring enhanced by relief shading & spot heights. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Road network is divided into seven grades, with driving distances shown on all routes except dirt tracks. Border crossings & services on main roads are marked. The atlas also shows railway lines. Interesting towns & village are prominently highlighted, as are important cultural monuments & natural sites. Symbols indicate other places of interest including campsites, churches & monasteries, etc. Names of larger towns are given in both Latin alphabet & Cyrillic, smaller settlements & geographical features are only in Cyrillic. The maps have no geographical coordinates. Map legend

Includes:: English. Extensive index is in Cyrillic only but

Includes:: English language lists of the country’s 100m best sights with, where appropriate, phone numbers, plus 169 monasteries indicating when they were built or renovated & annotated with dates of their patron saint celebrations. The index also has an extensive list of car dealers arranged by car make, but with all text except website addresses in Cyrillic only. Enlargement at 1:75, 000 & 1:100, 000 show in greater detail the Black Sea coast around the main holiday resorts. Also provided is a distance table, plus city centre street plans of Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna & Burgas, with tram/bus/trolleybus routes, one way streets & car parks, selected house numbers for easier identification of addresses, hotels, etc. All street names are in Cyrillic only.



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This revised, new edition is perfectly designed for mainstream travellers who want to access the best of one of Europe's most exciting emerging destinations. Expert advice guides you straight to the best sights & experiences. The book features detailed background on people, geography, culture & history; clear & accurate mapping including suggested walks & tours; full colour photography throughout; impartial & dependable sleeping, eating & entertainment listings; & comprehensive coverage of the country's best, including: Sofia & Environs; Central Bulgaria including the Valley of the Roses & Vellko Turnovo; Rila Monastery; Bansko & Borovets; Plovdiv; &, The Black Sea Coast including Burgas & Varna. ...

Colourful map of Bulgaria highlighting locations of 152 wine producers, all listed on the reverse with contact details & names of their principal brands, plus a list of award winning & elite wines, details of grape varieties cultivated in Bulgaria, etc. On one side a map of Bulgaria with relief shading & colouring showing the country’s topography is overprinted with names of wine producers, indicating wineries & cellars. The map is accompanied by a panel with notes about grape varieties grown in Bulgaria, plus a map of the viticultural regions of the country. On the reverse the 152 producers are listed with contact details & names of their principal wines. The map also

Includes:: lists of award winning wines & elite wines.

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