{"id":11317,"date":"2024-06-03T14:08:30","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T12:08:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/?p=11317"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:26:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T11:26:12","slug":"cycling-in-bulgaria-bike-touring-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/pl\/2024\/06\/03\/cycling-in-bulgaria-bike-touring-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Bu\u0142garia rowerem - praktyczny przewodnik"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Covered by some of the Balkan\u2019s highest and wildest mountains, Bulgaria is a fascinating destination for bicycle touring. Located on the peripheries of Europe, it is often overlooked, so if you are looking for an off-the-beaten-path destination, you will absolutely fall in love with Bulgaria. My practical guide will help you prepare for a bicycle tour in the land of roses, sunflowers and wine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1875\" height=\"2500\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11361\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131499.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131499.jpg 1875w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131499-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131499-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131499-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131499-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131499-1568x2091.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1875px) 100vw, 1875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1875\" height=\"2500\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11358\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7232212.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7232212.jpg 1875w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7232212-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7232212-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7232212-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7232212-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7232212-1568x2091.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1875px) 100vw, 1875px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131475-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11341\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131475-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131475-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131475-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131475-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131475-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131475-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131470-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11340\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131470-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131470-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131470-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131470-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131470-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131470-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\"><em>I visited Bulgaria in July 2022. This post was last updated in June 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get there?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Many bicycle travellers will transit Bulgaria on their way from Europe to Asia. For me, cycling in Bulgaria was part of a Balkan trip, starting in Tirana and finishing in Burgas, from where I took a flight home to Gdansk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You can cheaply fly to Bulgaria from many European cities, for example, with Wizzair or Ryanair (to Burgas from Vienna, Dortmund, Budapest, Eindhoven, Warsaw, Cracow, or London; to Sofia from Brussels, Larnaca, Malta, Copenhagen, Paris, Nice, Hamburg, Rome, Milan, Bari, Catania, Frankfurt, Lisbon, Madrid, Bratislava, Stockholm, Basel, Geneva, Alicante, Valencia, Madrid, and London). Wizzair flies from Dubai to Sofia, which can be a way to get to Bulgaria from outside Europe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/content?currency=usd&#038;trs=325415&#038;shmarker=550739&#038;locale=en&#038;default_origin=SOF&#038;show_hotels=false&#038;powered_by=true&#038;border_radius=0&#038;plain=false&#038;color_button=%234C7491&#038;color_button_text=%23ffffff&#038;promo_id=3414&#038;campaign_id=111\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Check out my tips on travelling by plane with your bike&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/2022\/02\/25\/taking-a-bicycle-on-a-plane-all-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Although Bulgaria is an EU member, it is not a part of the Schengen Area. However, Bulgaria has a visa-free regime for travellers with multiple Schengen visas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bike rental in Bulgaria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You can rent a bike in Bulgaria for quite an affordable price.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cyclingbulgaria.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cycling Bulgaria<\/a>&nbsp;offers rental bikes for 100-140 euros\/week. They have e-bikes as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/content?trs=325415&#038;shmarker=550739&#038;locale=en&#038;default_pick_up_location=Sofia&#038;powered_by=false&#038;border_radius=0&#038;plain=false&#038;color_background=%23ffffff&#038;color_button=%234C7491&#038;promo_id=5472&#038;campaign_id=57\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Bulgaria safe for solo female travellers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Bulgaria is a safe destination for solo female travellers. However, I felt less at ease than in Greece or Albania, for example. I didn\u2019t encounter any dangerous situations, but you can hear some comments regarding your looks or whistling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141665-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11362\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141665-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141665-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141665-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141665-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141665-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141665-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terrain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Bulgaria is a very mountainous country, and you need to be in pretty good shape to enjoy cycling there, especially in the central and western parts of the country. The highest mountains &#8211; Rila and Pirin offer splendid alpine views. The Balkan Mountains (Stara Planina) cross the entire country from west to east. The Rhodopes are one of Europe&#8217;s wildest mountain areas, with villages sometimes connected only with dirt roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bike lanes, traffic and safety on the roads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Bigger cities in Bulgaria, like Plovdiv or Burgas, have a decent network of cycle lanes. The situation for cyclists is not as good in Sofia. The cycling lanes in the capital are chaotic and unconnected, so you often end up on the roads with cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Bulgarian drivers might not be the most considerate and cyclist-friendly in the EU. Luckily, besides the main roads, the traffic is not that big, and I felt pretty safe. There might have been one or two situations where a truck driver overtook me without maintaining a safe distance. If you are uncomfortable with cycling in traffic, you should stick to small country roads.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7121348-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"cycling in bulgaria\" class=\"wp-image-11338\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7121348-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7121348-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7121348-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7121348-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7121348-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7121348-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7161917-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11350\" style=\"width:576px;height:768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7161917-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7161917-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7161917-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7161917-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7161917-1568x2091.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7161917.jpg 1875w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taking a bicycle on a train in Bulgaria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In Bulgaria, you can take your bike on all trains, even though most are not equipped with special coaches for bicycle transport. You will likely have to carry your bike up some steep, narrow steps and place it in the last coach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1875\" height=\"2500\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11357\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7212198.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7212198.jpg 1875w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7212198-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7212198-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7212198-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7212198-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7212198-1568x2091.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1875px) 100vw, 1875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1875\" height=\"2500\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11354\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182028.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182028.jpg 1875w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182028-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182028-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182028-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182028-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182028-1568x2091.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1875px) 100vw, 1875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11360\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220721_150405-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"taking bicycle on a train in bulgaria\" class=\"wp-image-11360\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Taking your bike on a train in Bulgaria is very cheap: the bicycle transportation fee is 2 LEV (ca. 1 euro), no matter the distance. You either book the ticket online or at the train station. At small stations, the counter might be closed &#8211; in this case, you can simply buy the ticket from the conductor. I did it when taking the train from Kalofer, and there was no additional fee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The railway network is well-developed, with over 4000 kilometres, but many trains are old and slow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You can find the train schedules and more information on taking your bike on a train on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bdz.bg\/en\/a\/transportation-of-bicycles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official website of Bulgarian Railways<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/2024\/04\/30\/taking-a-bicycle-on-train-in-europe\/\">You can read more about bicycles on trains in Europe in this article<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Bulgaria\u2019s climate is temperate, and the best time for a bicycle tour is between April and October. If you plan to spend more time in the mountains, you should visit in the summer when it&#8217;s warm and dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food and water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When cycling in the mountains, you will see plenty of small water fountains where you can refill your water supply. However, as one of my readers informed me (thank you, Jeremy!), some of the sources might be contaminated with bacteria, such as giardia and cryptosporidium. If you don&#8217;t want to risk a bad stomach infection, you should use a <a href=\"https:\/\/snp.link\/8237872f\">good water filter <\/a>before drinking water from these fountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Even in the countryside, there are plenty of shops, so food supply shouldn\u2019t be a problem unless you decide to head off the beaten track.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Bulgaria a good country for vegetarians?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Even though Bulgarian cuisine is traditionally meat-based, I didn\u2019t have any problem feeding myself as a vegetarian. There are plenty of Bulgarian vegetarian dishes, and the salads with fresh vegetables are absolutely delicious. Shopska salad during the season is always a safe option. If you love cheese like me, you should try <em>Sirene po shopski <\/em>&#8211; cheese baked with vegetables. You can also get a plate of grilled vegetables or bean soup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220715_190337-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"bulgarian vegetarian food\" class=\"wp-image-11359\" style=\"width:575px;height:768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220715_190337-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220715_190337-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220715_190337-768x1026.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220715_190337-1150x1536.jpg 1150w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220715_190337-1533x2048.jpg 1533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wild camping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Wild camping in Bulgaria is theoretically not legal but widely accepted by the authorities and society as long as you stay away from the coast and national reserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">As a solo travelling woman, I had some moments when I didn\u2019t feel confident enough to wild camp. In Rhodopes, I asked permission to pitch my tent next to a mountain restaurant, and it was absolutely no problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141719-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"wild camping bulgaria\" class=\"wp-image-11347\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141719-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141719-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141719-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141719-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141719-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141719-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">accommodation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In my experience, it was sometimes hard to find an established campsite when I didn\u2019t want to wild camp. Finding a B&amp;B or a hostel was easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">I was using&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/wobblyride\/nVJLTQ1oBy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">booking.com<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011lpooC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hostelworld.com<\/a>&nbsp;to find accommodation&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/content?trs=325415&#038;shmarker=550739&#038;locale=en&#038;default_direction=Bulgaria&#038;sustainable=false&#038;border_radius=5&#038;plain=false&#038;powered_by=false&#038;promo_id=2693&#038;campaign_id=84\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<iframe id=\"stay22-widget\" width=\"100%\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/embed\/6819d3c939f0294e6d8d8a54\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The prices for a dorm bed in hostels in <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/wobblyride\/I0Bx4hziHi\">Sofia<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/wobblyride\/tyUX-X_Z1a\">Plovdiv<\/a> are between 15-20 euros. The price of a private room starts at 20 euros per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warm Showers in Bulgaria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Cycling is popular in Bulgaria, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.warmshowers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Warm Showers<\/a> community is phenomenal. I used Warm Showers twice during my bicycle tour in Bulgaria, and the hospitality I experienced from my hosts, Anton and Evgeni, was extraordinary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Money<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The currency in Bulgaria is the Bulgarian Lev (BGN). 1 BGN = 0,51 EUR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">During my trip, I was using my Revolut Card. The exchange rate was far more favourable than that offered by exchange offices. These banks won&#8217;t charge you an additional fee for withdrawal with Revolut Card: DSK Bank, Central Cooperative Bank, B36 United Bulgarian Bank, Fibank, SG Express Bank, Piraeus Bank, Bulgaria Eurobank, Postbank, ProCredit Bank, Unicredit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Although many shops and restaurants accept card payments, you should definitely have enough cash with you, especially in the countryside, although ATMs are fairly easy to find.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internet and a local SIM card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Since Bulgaria is an EU member, you can use a SIM card from any other EU country. If you don\u2019t have one, you can get a Bulgarian SIM card with mobile data for a very affordable price. For example, a Telenor SIM card with 4 GB of data costs 8 BGN. Vivacom SIM card with 6 GB valid for 30 days also costs 8 BGN. If you need more data, A1 Bulgaria offers a starter with 15 GB, valid for 30 days for 15 BGN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You can also get an <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/airalo.tp.st\/rtpXa2JD\" target=\"_blank\">Airalo SIM card<\/a><\/span>. Use my referral code <strong>JOANNA1474 <\/strong>to get 3 euros for your first Airalo card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best cycling routes in Bulgaria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">With its stunning, unspoiled mountains, Bulgaria offers countless trails that every gravel cyclist or mountain biker will love. The options for a road bike are a bit more limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Iron Courtain Eurovelo route (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.eurovelo.com\/ev13\/bulgaria-turkey\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eurovelo 13<\/a>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Following the Bulgarian part of the longest Eurovelo route guarantees seeing some of the country\u2019s most charming corners: the mountains of Rila, Pirin, and Rhodopes, the Thracian Lowlands, and the Black Sea Coast.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You can download the GPX track of the Iron Curtain Eurovelo route&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.eurovelo.com\/ev13\/bulgaria-turkey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This part of the Eurovelo route is still under construction, so following the trail blindly might not be the best idea. Thorough research of each stage is recommended to avoid surprises like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=10222114206744005&amp;set=gm.1006109180097868&amp;idorvanity=312205919488201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this one<\/a> between Goleshovo and Paril (unless you are a fan of hike-a-biking;) ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7242251-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"eurovelo 13 bulgaria\" class=\"wp-image-11322\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7242251-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7242251-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7242251-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7242251-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7242251-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7242251-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Black Sea Eurovelo route (Eurovelo 6)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Eurovelo 6 is a good choice for a flatter, easier route through Bulgaria. Following the Danube (Dunav in Bulgarian), you will start at the country&#8217;s northwestern point and reach the Black Sea. Again, this route is under construction as well. The signage is poor\/non-existent. If you want more information on the gpx file of Eurovelo 6, Lauren from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theplanetedit.com\/cycling-eurovelo-6-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Planet Edit has written a great article about it.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You can also find more information on the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dunavultra.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website of Danuv Ultra<\/a>. This route overlaps with Eurovelo 6. The classic variant of Danuv Ultra follows paved roads and is suitable for a road bike. The Adventure Route has more dirt tracks and requires more skills and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Iskar River Cycling Route<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The 292-kilometre-long route will take you from the Bulgarian capital to the Romanian border through the stunning gorge of the Iskar River. Imposing rock formations, a fresh breeze from the river and a windy road &#8211; what more can a cyclist wish for? This is a good route for a road bike. Be prepared for quite some traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You can find the map of the Iskar River route&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bikemap.net\/en\/u\/benkenogy\/routes\/created\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vitosha Mountains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Are you more into MTB and off-road? Vitosha is definitely a place for you. Right around the corner from Sofia, you will find unspoiled nature and many adventurous trails.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vitosha100km.bg\/en\/information\/route\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The  Vitosha 100 MTB race route&nbsp;<\/a>guarantees great fun and great views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Botev Peak &#8211; the highest road in the Balkan Mountains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If you are one of those&nbsp;<em>higher, faster, further&nbsp;<\/em>people, you definitely don\u2019t want to miss cycling up&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dangerousroads.org\/eastern-europe\/bulgaria\/5103-botev-peak.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the road to Botev Peak<\/a>. It is one of the highest roads in Bulgaria and the highest road in the Balkan Mountains. The gravel road will take you up to 2.376m above sea level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The views on the way are spectacular. Take a break to admire&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B043'39.8%22N+25%C2%B001'30.5%22E\/@42.727722,25.025139,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xfc58eb6cde4c7709!8m2!3d42.727722!4d25.025139\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Kademliya Waterfall.&nbsp;<\/a>If the long climb has made you hungry, you can eat something in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Mountain+Lodge+%22Mandrata%22\/@42.7558061,24.9941196,13.24z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x40a9a0ff496591d3:0x7f4500d896ab4b40!8m2!3d42.7502573!4d25.0049375\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mandrata mountain hut<\/a>. They also offer accommodation if you want to stay in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7202181-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11355\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7202181-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7202181-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7202181-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7202181-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7202181-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7202181-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trans Rhodopi Trail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Trans Rhodopi trail is a perfect option for true adventure lovers. Seventy per cent of the 500-kilometre route is traffic-free. You will cycle on small country roads, dirt roads, and single tracks through one of Europe&#8217;s most unspoiled mountain ranges. The route starts in the charming village of Trigrad and ends in Madharovo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Trans Rhodopi is something for more experienced cycle tourists. The infrastructure is quite sparse, and the terrain can be demanding. You can find more information about Trans Rhodopi&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/newthraciangold.eu\/cmspage.php?lng=en&amp;id=226#:~:text=The%20total%20lenght%20of%20the,easy%20and%20difficult%20mountain%20cycling.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7171990-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"cycling rhodope\" class=\"wp-image-11352\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7171990-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7171990-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7171990-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7171990-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7171990-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7171990-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7172019-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11353\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7172019-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7172019-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7172019-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7172019-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7172019-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7172019-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">I spent two weeks cycling in Bulgaria (from the Greek border in Kulata to the Black Sea coast in Burgas), and here are some of my favourite places on the way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plovdiv<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">I fell madly in love with the second-largest city in Bulgaria, which turns out to have it all. Charming cobbled streets and colourful houses in the old town, sunset views from Youth Hill, vibrant cafes and street art in Kabana creative district, green parks, brutalist architecture from the Cold War times, one of the best preserved ancient theatres &#8211; no matter what you are looking for, you will find it in Plovdiv!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/booking?campaign=bulgaria&amp;aid=wobblyride&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DPlovdiv%252C%2BPlovdiv%2BProvince%2B%252C%2BBulgaria%26ssne%3DBreb%26ssne_untouched%3DBreb%26highlighted_hotels%3D3029425%26label%3Dgog235jc-1DCAsod0I1eXVydC1jYW1wLXF1b3QtdHV6LWFzaHV1LWF6YW1hdC1xdW90LWluLXNvbmcta29sLWxha2VIM1gDaJwBiAEBmAEJuAEXyAEM2AED6AEBiAIBqAIDuALVgomRBsACAdICJGM5YzhmNjQ2LTQ2OGEtNDI3Ni05MTRiLWM3NTZmZTgyYTE2ZtgCBOACAQ%26sid%3D26fb81a779db1382faacc756818967e9%26aid%3D356980%26lang%3Den-gb%26sb%3D1%26src_elem%3Dsb%26src%3Dsearchresults%26dest_id%3D-837298%26dest_type%3Dcity%26ac_position%3D0%26ac_click_type%3Db%26ac_langcode%3Den%26ac_suggestion_list_length%3D5%26search_selected%3Dtrue%26search_pageview_id%3D0a0b411eda410153%26ac_meta%3DGhAwYTBiNDExZWRhNDEwMTUzIAAoATICZW46BHBsb3ZAAEoAUAA%253D%26checkin%3D2023-10-10%26checkout%3D2023-10-11%26group_adults%3D1%26no_rooms%3D1%26group_children%3D0\">Looking for accommodation in Plovdiv? Book your stay on booking.com!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1875\" height=\"2500\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11323\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182031.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182031.jpg 1875w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182031-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182031-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182031-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182031-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182031-1568x2091.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1875px) 100vw, 1875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1875\" height=\"2500\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11327\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192113.jpg\" alt=\"old town plovdiv\" class=\"wp-image-11327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192113.jpg 1875w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192113-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192113-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192113-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192113-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192113-1568x2091.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1875px) 100vw, 1875px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1875\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11325\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182058.jpg\" alt=\"plovdiv youth hill\" class=\"wp-image-11325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182058.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182058-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182058-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182058-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182058-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182058-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182058-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1875\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11324\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182044.jpg\" alt=\"plovdiv \" class=\"wp-image-11324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182044.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182044-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182044-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182044-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182044-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182044-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7182044-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1875\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11326\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192086.jpg\" alt=\"kabana district plovdiv\" class=\"wp-image-11326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192086.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192086-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192086-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192086-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192086-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192086-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192086-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1875\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11328\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192157.jpg\" alt=\"ancient theater plovdiv\" class=\"wp-image-11328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192157.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192157-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192157-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192157-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192157-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192157-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7192157-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bansko and Pirin National Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When I read that Bansko is Bulgaria\u2019s most popular mountain resort and digital nomads&#8217; hub, I feared it would be all fake and touristy. Luckily, I was wrong! Admittedly, the part of town near the ski lift looks like a soulless alpine resort with big, boring hotels and plenty of casinos. Yet the old centre is full of charming stone houses with beautifully painted walls, and the evenings there, even in the middle of the summer, are quiet and relaxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131502-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"bansko architecture\" class=\"wp-image-11330\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131502-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131502-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131502-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131502-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131502-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131502-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In Bansko, I stayed at<a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011lpooC\/pubref:123\/ar:123\/[p_id:1011l449658]\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fpwa%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FLe-Retro-Hostel-Bar-Bansko%2FBansko%2F283904%3Ffrom%3D2022-08-24%26to%3D2022-08-25%26guests%3D1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Le Retro Hostel<\/a>. It was one of my favourite hostels ever, with a cosy wooden interior, three cute dogs, a friendly owner and the best English breakfast. All that for just 12 euros\/night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131491-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"hostel bansko\" class=\"wp-image-11331\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131491-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131491-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131491-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131491-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131491-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7131491-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220716_100655-766x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11332\" style=\"width:575px;height:768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220716_100655-766x1024.jpg 766w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220716_100655-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220716_100655-768x1026.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220716_100655-1149x1536.jpg 1149w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220716_100655-1532x2048.jpg 1532w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220716_100655-1568x2096.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220716_100655.jpg 1771w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Pirin National Park is an absolute pearl if you want to add some variation to your trip and change the bike for hiking shoes for once. You can leave your bike in Bansko and take a bus or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.banskoski.com\/en\/news\/gondola-working-hours-and-prices-for-summer-season-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cable car<\/a>&nbsp;to Banderishka Polyana. Another option is to cycle to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/v3838ecgiD44bAqe8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Banderitsa Camping<\/a>&nbsp;(1818 m) as I did. On the 14 km from Bansko to Banderitsa, you will climb over 900 metres, but the gradient is mild. The road goes through a beautiful green forest, so it was worth the effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/pl.frame.mapy.cz\/s\/bufumotobo\" width=\"400\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1875\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11345\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141559.jpg\" alt=\"cycling in bulgaria\" class=\"wp-image-11345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141559.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141559-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141559-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141559-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141559-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141559-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141559-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1875\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11348\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141741.jpg\" alt=\"camping bansko\" class=\"wp-image-11348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141741.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141741-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141741-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141741-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141741-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141741-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141741-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1875\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11346\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141673.jpg\" alt=\"hiking in bansko\" class=\"wp-image-11346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141673.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141673-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141673-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141673-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141673-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141673-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7141673-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1875\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"11349\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7151762.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7151762.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7151762-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7151762-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7151762-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7151762-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7151762-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7151762-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bear Sanctuary Belitsa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If you love wild animals, you should visit a special place in the Rila mountains &#8211; the Bear Sanctuary in Belitsa. This is a rehabilitation centre for bears that have been mistreated. You can read more about the cruel tradition of dancing bears&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/2022\/08\/03\/bulgaria-dancing-bears\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7161923-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"bear sanctuary bulgaria\" class=\"wp-image-10945\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7161923-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7161923-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7161923-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7161923-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7161923-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7161923-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Burgas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Nothing beats taking a refreshing dip in the sea after hundreds of kilometres on a bike. Burgas, with its lovely Black Sea beaches and therapeutic salt lakes, is a perfect place to recover after cycling. If you want to meet inspiring people and contribute to the local society, you should stay in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ActiveMobilityHUGcenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hug Center Burgas<\/a>. This active mobility hub welcomes cyclists and volunteers from all over the world. Almost everything in the hostel is built from reused and recycled materials (for example, the bathroom in my room was a repurposed elevator cab.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_20220725_164952.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11335\" style=\"width:768px;height:1027px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7242259-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"hug center burgas\" class=\"wp-image-11333\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7242259-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7242259-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7242259-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7242259-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7242259-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7242259-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rhodope mountains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Rhodope Mountains, with traditional villages tucked in remote valleys, have a unique charm. I was fascinated to learn more about the Pomaks, the Muslim minority living in this part of Bulgaria. The Rhodopes are known for their ancient Thracian heritage and unusual natural phenomena such as Stone Mushrooms, Devil\u2019s Cave, and the Horseshoe Bend of Kardzhali Dam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7171989-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"bike touring in bulgaria\" class=\"wp-image-11318\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7171989-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7171989-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7171989-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7171989-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7171989-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7171989-1568x1176.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7171989-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"839\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7172000-1024x839.jpg\" alt=\"muslims in bulgaria\" class=\"wp-image-11336\" style=\"width:768px;height:629px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7172000-1024x839.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7172000-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/P7172000-768x629.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You can find the most interesting places, viewpoints, trails and shelters in Western Rhodopes on this map: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1te-wHVhlMqTJZU1nsLcyzxI_lXAtlzw3&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Check out also the map with my personal highlights in Bulgaria: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border:none\" src=\"https:\/\/pl.frame.mapy.cz\/s\/celavahaco\" width=\"400\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Covered by some of the Balkan\u2019s highest and wildest mountains, Bulgaria is a fascinating destination for bicycle touring. Located on the peripheries of Europe, it is often overlooked, so if you are looking for an off-the-beaten-path destination, you will absolutely fall in love with Bulgaria. 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