Bulgaria has long been underestimated as a travel destination,the good news is that it prevents everything authentic turning into a touristy trap. There’s an old legend in Bulgaria that tells the story of all the countries in the world lining up in front of God to take natural beauties. Bulgaria was late and when it arrived, God had given away all he had. So he took a bit of every country and gave it to Bulgaria.

That’s why in Bulgaria you can find beautiful beaches, snow-capped mountain peaks, historical towns, ancient traditions, amazing waterfalls, and peaceful lakes. Just take a look at the following photos and you will have no doubt that your next flight should be to Bulgaria.

Plovdiv

Paneurhythmy dance at the Seven Rila Lakes

Beautiful churches

Seaside windmills in Nessebar

Belogradchik Rocks

Veliko Tarnovo – the old capital of Bulgaria

Relaxing forest walks

The colorful Plovdiv Old Town

The Stone Desert near Varna

Kovachevitsa Architectural Reserve

The 124m (406ft) Raysko Praskalo waterfall

Rila Monastery

Northern Bulgaria’s rocky coastline

The people

Small, remote churches in the wild

The only covered bridge in Lovech

Amazing mountain panoramas

Cozy winter views

Sunrises at the beach

Mountain lakes to take your breath away

The Krushuna Waterfalls

The Iskar River Gorge

The Kukeri Monster Festival

Balchik town at the Black Sea Coast

The towering Asenova Fortress in Asenovgrad