Holidays to Velingrad

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The national capital, Sofia, stands 60 miles to the northwest of Velingrad.

Outdoorsy types will relish in the stunning natural reserves of Rhodopes Mountains. Musala Peak is 25 miles from Velingrad, while Lake Batak lies 9 miles away.

Touring the Velingrad Museum of History will teach you a lot about the local culture and the many people who live here.

Make your stay an educational one with a historical tour of Tsepina Fortress.

Don your winter woolies and hit the fresh powder! You can choose between two decent options in the area, Bansko Ski Resort and Pamporovo Ski Resort. The first is 30 miles away and the second is 45 miles.

Check out what local events are taking place in the surrounding region and head to Rakitovo or Dorkovo.

When you are ready to venture further afield, pay a visit to a regional hub. Bansko is around 30 miles away and serves up a variety of attractions, such as the Pirin Golf and Country Club, SkiBansko by Traventuria and Vihren. Velyanov’s House and the Historical Museum are a couple more choices available here.

To really get to know Rhodopes Mountains, be sure to stop at its cafés and restaurants.

Of the many ingredients you'll uncover during your dining discovery, kiselo mlyako (yoghurt) and kashkaval (yellow cheese) are among the most important.

Shkembe chorba (tripe soup) and tarator (cold soup) are recommended dishes you must try.

Top it all off with mliako s oriz (rice pudding), a dreamy dessert.

Satisfy your thirst with a round of cool beer. Zagorka is a good choice.

Authentic travelling involves so much more than simply being an observer. It's also about involving yourself in the stories and conversations of a country. Your adventures will become much more meaningful if you endeavour to practice a few useful phrases and sayings in Bulgarian. Pardon is Bulgarian for excuse me. How are you? is another useful one to have in your bag of tricks, so try pronouncing Kak si.

You'll appreciate the festivities for Liberation Day, a nation-wide day of festivities that takes place every year on the 3rd of March.

After you have spent your final Bulgarian levs and it's time to depart, remember to say a final Shte se vidim po-kŭsno to Velingrad.

For catching your flight home, make your way to the closest airport. You'll find it 55 miles to the northwest.

Accommodation in Velingrad

At this point in time, there aren't too many accommodation options featured on our Velingrad hotels guide, so book early on if you have somewhere specific in mind.

Velingrad lodging options include the Velingrad La Casa and Spa Club Bor.