Bulgaria contains 36 protected areas of cultural and historic interest and still more sites of special archeological importance. New digs continue to unveil the history of Bulgaria, from Greco-Roman artifacts, Thracian tombs, pre-historical tools and mementoes of the First and Second Bulgarian Kingdoms. The capital city, Sofia, is a Malev flight destination, as is Varna, famous as a Bulgarian seaside resort. It's a country rich in heritage and ancient skills, illustrated by more than 100 churches with frescoes, wallpaintings and superb iconography. The cloisters and monastaries feature unique and brilliant stone masonry, with the atmosphere you would expect.

Bulgaria - world heritage and golden coastline

UNESCO has marked seven sites in Bulgaria as world heritage protectorates. In Szvestari and Kazanlak you can see Thracian tombs. It is believed that the latter belongs to King Seutes III and dates from the 5th century BC. In Sofia you can find the Bojan Church, in Ivajlo and Rilai there are ancient cloisters. Not forgetting the city-museum of Nesebar or the Srebana Biosphere Reserve in the Pirini National Park. Reserve your flight now with Malev for our service to Sofia or Varna. With all the sights in their country, the Bulgarians are particularly proud of their seaside. The Black Sea coastline consists of 378 kilometers. Perhaps the most famous section of coastline is the Golden Sands a 4km stretch of sandy beach, only 20 km away to the north of Varna. Bulgaria is gaining much recognition as a summer destination, and this is reflected in the Blue Flag given to the Golden Sands to reflect the high water quality and clean environment.  Find out more about prices for flights to Bulgaria.
Not only this, but in the winter, tourist centres, such as Borovetz, Bansko, Pamporovo and Vitosha are picturesque and popular ski resorts.

Malev Flights to Sofia and Varna

Sofia is Europe's oldest city, but after the 130 years of Turkish occupation, only 3000 residents remained. After this, a city of one and a half million people has grown. The surprise for many visitors is how many green areas exist in Sofia, and it seems that parks and churches appear to compete for space - there are at least 70 churches in Sofia. The largest and most symbolic of these churches is represented by the Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky, which forms the symbolic heart of the city. You can find signs the nineteenth century coffeehouse culture in Sofia which is now combining with the signs of new affluence. In the main square we can see the church of Saint Sofia, built during the reign of Byzantine Emporer Justinian. Another important fact to remember, is that Sofia is that rarest of cities, where you need only travel 15 kilometers to the slopes where you can go sledging and skiing.
Varna is Bulgaria's third largest city. In itself, the city is a beautiful and pleasant place, radiating out from an ancient centre, featuring great historical architecture interspersed with large green spaces. This can also be a starting point for for an excursion to the Black Sea coastline. Many tourists love Varna's seaside as a great place to stay. The sandy beaches, good restaurants and improving facilities continue to make the area increasingly attractive to all.