Bulgaria Holidays

from £ 253 pp

Key facts
Capital Sofia
Language Bulgarian
Timezone GMT +2
Population 7,543,325
Currency BGN:Bulgarian Lev
Flight duration 3 hrs 15 mins from gatwick

Bulgaria Travel Advice

Best time to go to Bulgaria

Visit Bulgaria during the summer months, and sunshine is pretty much guaranteed. The mercury regularly exceeds 30 degrees in July and August, and swimmer-friendly waters nudge the mid-20s. Pick a date in spring or autumn and you can still expect beach weather, with temperatures hovering in the low to mid-20s and just a couple of rain showers a month. It can get a little cooler in the evenings, though, so it’s a good idea to bring a jumper or light jacket.

Passports & Visas

British citizens don’t need a visa to enter Bulgaria but must have a valid passport. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria/entry-requirements

Health & Safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. It’s also a good idea to get a European Health Insurance Card – or EHIC – before leaving the UK. Though it’s not a substitute for travel insurance, it entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Bulgarian nationals. It won’t, however, cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bulgaria/health

Travel Aware – Staying Safe and Healthy Abroad

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office and National Travel Health Network and Centre have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad.

For the latest travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information check www.gov.uk/travelaware and follow @FCOtravel and Facebook.com/FCOtravel

More information is available by checking /destinations/info/travel-aware

Keep informed of current travel health news by visiting www.travelhealthpro.org.uk

The advice can change so check regularly for updates.