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1. Check the information about your flight on the information board and go to the check-in counters, the numbers of which are indicated on the board. Please present your passport and ticket when checking in.
2. Get boarding pass. Pay attention to the exit number and the time for boarding the aircraft (in the boarding pass, the exit is indicated by the word GATE, the time is TIME).
3. After checking in and announcing the start of boarding, you must go to the appropriate areas for international flights.

Passengers of international flights go through customs, passport control, as well as security control, after which they await the departure of the flight in the sterile zone of the gallery of international airlines. Passport and boarding pass are presented at the checkpoint.

When transporting animals or plants, it is necessary to pass phytocontrol / veterinary control.

Rules for conducting pre-flight and post-flight inspections

In accordance with Appendix No. 1 of the Rules for conducting pre-flight and post-flight inspections, approved by order of the Ministry of Transport Russian Federation July 25, 2007 No. 104 forbidden to carry on board the aircraft by passengers in the checked baggage and in the belongings of the passengers, the following hazardous substances and items:

Permitted to carry on board the aircraft by crew members and passengers, in compliance with the required conditions, the following items and substances:

• in checked baggage in the cargo and baggage compartments of an aircraft with isolated passenger access to baggage during the flight:
  • crossbows, spearguns, checkers, sabers, cleavers, scimitars, broadswords, swords, swords, bayonets, daggers, hunting knives, knives with ejected blades, with locking locks, imitators of any type of weapon;
  • household knives (scissors) with a blade (blade) length over 60 mm; alcoholic beverages containing more than 24%, but not more than 70% alcohol by volume in containers with a capacity of not more than 5 liters, in containers intended for retail trade - not more than 5 liters per passenger;
  • liquids and alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of not more than 24% by volume;
  • aerosols intended for use for sports or domestic purposes, the outlet valves of which are protected by caps from spontaneous release of contents in containers with a capacity of not more than 0.5 kg or 500 ml - not more than 2 kg or 2 liters per passenger;
• in things carried by passengers:
  • medical thermometer - one per passenger;
  • mercury blood pressure monitor in a standard case - one per passenger;
  • barometer or mercury manometer, packed in a sealed container and sealed with the seal of the sender;
  • disposable lighters - one per passenger;
  • dry ice for cooling perishable products - no more than 2 kg per passenger;
  • 3% hydrogen peroxide - no more than 100 ml per passenger;
  • non-hazardous liquids, gels and aerosols: in containers with a capacity of not more than 100 ml (or an equivalent capacity in other volume units), packed in a securely closed transparent plastic bag with a volume of not more than 1 liter - one bag per passenger.

Liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 100 ml will not be accepted for carriage even if the container is only partially filled. Transportation exceptions are for medicines, baby food and special dietary needs.

Liquids purchased at duty-free shops at the airport or on board the aircraft must be packed in a securely sealed (sealed) plastic bag that allows identification of the contents of the package during the flight and has reliable confirmation that this purchase was made at airport duty-free shops or on board the aircraft on the day(s) of travel. Keep your proof of purchase. Do not open the package either before boarding the cabin or during the flight.

The administration of the airport, airline, operator has the right to decide on the introduction of additional measures to ensure aviation security on flights with increased danger, as a result of which it is prohibited to carry the following items in the aircraft cabin:

• corkscrews;
• hypodermic needles (unless medical justification is provided);
• knitting needles;
• scissors with a blade length of less than 60 mm;
• folding (without latch) travel, penknives with a blade length of less than 60 mm.

Flight time

The flight to Bulgaria is about 2.5 hours.

Upon arrival at the airport

1. Go through passport control (a foreign passport with a visa is presented, sometimes a return ticket and a voucher are requested).
2. Get your baggage. The monitors above the baggage belts indicate the flight from which baggage will be issued on this belt.
3. At the exit from the customs area in the arrivals hall you will be met by a representative of TEZ TOUR. After presenting the voucher, he will give you the number of your transfer bus.
4. Go to the parking lot to board the bus. The departure of the bus occurs after the collection of all tourists.
5. Listen carefully to the information that the escort will provide on the way to the hotel. Also it will inform you about the time information meeting with a TEZ TOUR guide.

Airport codes:

VAR — Varna
BOJ - Burgas
PDV - Plovdiv

In a hotel

The procedure for accommodation varies depending on the hotel, but, as a rule, it looks like this:

• Present at the reception (reception) your passport and voucher (1 copy). After that, the hotel employee can:
  • ask you to fill out a registration card in English;
  • ask you for a passport to make a photocopy of it (check at the reception when you can pick up your passport).
• Check-in at most hotels takes place from 14:00 - 15:00. If you wish to check in earlier than the indicated time, you must pre-book the room one day before the date of your arrival. In case of problems with accommodation, please contact a company representative.
• After checking into your room, check the information provided by the hotel. Pay attention to what services are paid and how much they cost (as a rule, the information is in a folder and lies on a table or bedside table).

Meeting with the hotel guide

The time of the informational meeting with the hotel guide will be communicated to you by the escort on the way to the hotel. At the appointed time, we invite you to come to a meeting with the hotel guide of the TEZ TOUR company, who will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby. Take your passport, voucher, air ticket for the return flight with you to the meeting.

For any questions or concerns, please contact hotel guide or at the hotel reception. Guide coordinates (photo, name, mobile phone) and the hours when the guide is directly at the hotel are indicated on the TEZ TOUR information stand in the hotel lobby.

The day before the flight home

1. Go to the reception, check if you have unpaid bills for additional services (use of the minibar, telephone, etc.). If you have debts, pay them off.
2. In the evening, go to the TEZ TOUR information stand and check the time of departure and departure from the hotel, you can also find this information on the last page in the TEZ TOUR corporate folder at the hotel reception. To do this, you need to know the number of the return flight on which you are departing.

Departure from the hotel

On the day of departure, you must vacate the room before 12.00, hand over the keys and cards for towels.

You can leave your luggage in the hotel's storage room.

In order to avoid various complications, please do not be late and come to the transfer at the specified time.

Arrival at the airport of Burgas, Varna, Plovdiv, Sofia for departure

1. Go to the check-in counter, where your flight number is indicated (counter numbers will be indicated on the flight board).
2. Check in for the flight (present your passport and ticket).
3. Drop off your luggage at the check-in desk.
4. Get your boarding pass. Pay attention to the gate number (GATE) and the time to board the aircraft (TIME)
5. Go through passport control (present your passport and boarding pass).
6. Go to the departure hall, where you will be waiting for the boarding announcement.

Helpful information

Medical service

All medical service in Bulgaria, paid, but if you have an insurance policy, the service is free of charge or with subsequent reimbursement of expenses according to the insurance policy (see the leaflet attached to the insurance policy). On the onset insured event you must contact the insurance company by phone numbers specified in the insurance policy. Only with the direct notification of the insurance company and coordination by it of your actions will free (or with subsequent reimbursement of expenses) service be provided.

first aid kit

Before the trip, form and take a first aid kit with you, which will help you with minor ailments, save you time searching medicines and get rid of communication problems foreign language in addition, many drugs can different countries bear different names.

Money

The monetary unit of Bulgaria is the Bulgarian lev. The euro exchange rate is the Bulgarian lev fixed (1 euro=1.95583 BGN at the rate of the Bulgarian Central Bank). The dollar exchange rate is unstable. You can exchange currency at exchange offices and banks. Bank branches are usually open in weekdays from 8.30 to 17:00. In exchange offices, the exchange rate can be very unfavorable, it is worth consulting with a guide.

Never change money with your hands! In resorts, as well as in cities, near exchange offices you can meet people who will offer you a better rate, most likely they will give you counterfeit or no longer valid banknotes.

International credit cards are accepted in almost all banks, as well as in most hotels, restaurants and shopping centers.

The shops

There is no hourly work schedule in shops; during the tourist season, many shops are open until late at night.

Bargaining is possible in small shops and markets.

Souvenirs

The most popular souvenir in Bulgaria is rose oil in a wooden bottle. The world-famous Bulgarian oil-bearing rose, carefully grown in the Rose Valley, is one of the national symbols of the country. In general, tourists can buy everything related to roses: cosmetics, perfumes, jams, etc.

Bulgaria produces excellent quality wines. Another popular drink is the Bulgarian vodka "rakia". It is quite inexpensive and is presented in a large assortment. Still very popular: ceramic products, handmade silver and sea souvenirs, magnets with views of Bulgaria.

The cuisine of this country cannot be imagined without spices. Especially for tourists, beautifully designed small transparent jars with "sharena salt" are sold - salt mixed with all kinds of seasonings. Knowledgeable tourists bring kimon seasoning from Bulgaria. This spice goes well with meat, fish and vegetables.

Bulgarian cuisine

The Bulgarian national cuisine is original and varied, it is famous for its abundance of vegetables, delicious meat, hearty snacks and fragrant soups, and is famous for its dairy and sour-milk products. IN different time to the cuisine of Bulgaria big influence rendered Greek and Turkish cuisine.

Many Bulgarian dishes are cooked on a skar (on a metal grill), such as kebapcheta (fried minced meat sausages), kyufteta (meatballs) and shish (shish kebab). Famous dishes are kebab (meat on a spit), gyuvech (stew with potatoes and vegetables), kavarma (meat dish with mushrooms, onions and potatoes), kashkaval pane (breaded soft homemade cheese), chushka byurek (bell peppers fried in egg , stuffed with cheese and tomatoes), Shopska salad (tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, onions, seasoned with grated cheese, vegetable oil, vinegar, spices).

Bulgarian cooks successfully combine vegetables with fish, meat, flour, egg and dairy products. Tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet and hot peppers, zucchini, eggplant, beans - this is still far from complete list vegetables that are grown and cooked in Bulgaria and which largely characterize the national cuisine. Vegetables are stewed in pots with cheese, stuffed, baked and, of course, vegetable salads are prepared.

The cold Bulgarian soup "tarator" is also very unusual (finely chopped cucumbers, dill, garlic and walnuts are filled with diluted Bulgarian "sour milk"). And you can have a snack with a banitsa - a puff pastry pie with cheese. Banitsa is usually eaten with the famous Bulgarian sour milk And, of course, in a country where many different varieties of grapes are grown, there is always excellent wine on the table.

Transport

The bus is the most popular means of transportation within Bulgaria. The average ticket price in the city is 1 Bulgarian lev (0.5 euro), long route costs more, up to 3-4 leva.

You can see the traffic pattern and bus schedule on the Southern Black Sea coast (Elenite - Sunny Beach - Nessebar).

Car rental. The car can be rented only if available driving license. All cars have hull insurance. The minimum rental period is one day, the mileage is not limited. Make sure the car is fully insured, including headlights and glass. Gasoline is purchased independently. In the event of an accident, do not move the car until the arrival of the police. It is necessary to urgently report the incident to the representative of TEZ TOUR and the company where the car was taken, as the police may not speak Russian or English, and you will not have the opportunity to explain your version of the incident.

Don't forget to have your driver's license, passport and car rental documents with you, as police checks are possible.

Visa

To travel to Bulgaria, you need to apply for a Bulgarian visa in advance.

Citizens of Russia can visit Bulgaria for the same period with a valid Schengen visa only if it is double or multiple entry. With a single-entry Schengen visa, entry into Bulgaria is no longer allowed.
Citizens of the Russian Federation may enter the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria by valid visa Cyprus, Romania and Croatia for a period of stay, which is limited to the period specified in the visa, within the period of its validity and a certain number of entries, but not more than 90 days within 180 days. Owners Bulgarian visas under the same conditions can enter the territory of Cyprus and Romania. You can only enter Croatia with a double-entry and multiple-entry visa.

Time

The time is 2 hours behind Moscow in winter and 1 hour in summer.

Safe

To store valuables and documents, tourists should use the safe. For valuables and documents left unattended in the room or on the territory of the hotel, the administration is not responsible.

Tips

The tip system applies to waiters in bars and restaurants, maids in hotels, porters, guides. Tipping is optional, but if the client is satisfied with the service, tipping is a sign of good taste. Almost always, the average tip is 10% of the bill. In hotels, in taxis, they do not give tea, but the meter readings are rounded up.

Cot

Baby cot - on request, free of charge in most hotels. There are hotels where baby cot comes for an additional fee. Payment - 1-8 euros per day.

Most hotels offer one extra bed (cot, pull-out couch or armchair) for DBL+EXB accommodation.

Beach

In Bulgaria, all beaches are public. Umbrellas and sun loungers are available for separate fee. Some hotels offer free use of umbrellas and sun loungers on the beach. Keep in mind that their number is limited!

Mains voltage

Mains voltage 220 V.

Religion

90% local population- Orthodox Christians, about 9% profess Islam, about 1% - Protestants, Catholics and Jews.

Customs

You can export from Russia without issuing a bank certificate until 3000$ per person. If you take out up to 10,000 euro per person, the amount must be declared and the passage is through the red corridor; if more than 10,000 euro per person, then you must have bank documents with you.

At the airport in Bulgaria, be sure to include in the declaration all electronic equipment, antiques and jewelry (their presence can be checked upon departure).

Duty-free import is allowed: 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or 250 grams of tobacco, 1 liter of strong alcohol, 2 liters of wine, perfume - 50 ml in uncorked bottles, food within the limits of personal needs.

The import of drugs, medicines containing a large dose of narcotic substances and weapons is prohibited.

• it is recommended to use mineral water, bought in the shops and bars of the hotel;
• jewelry, money and documents are recommended to be stored in a safe located in the room or at the reception desk;
• it is recommended to hand over the room key at the hotel reception. If you lose your key, please notify the hotel immediately.

Phones

Telephone communication in Bulgaria is very good and relatively inexpensive. You can call from the hotel, but it is more expensive than from the post office. Post offices are open from 8.30 to 17.00, telephone call centers - until midnight. Mail identification marks - black on yellow POST.

Cell phones work great in Bulgaria. There are 3 mobile operators in Bulgaria (M-Tel, Globul, Vivacom). It makes sense to buy a local SIM card for a few euros. The price of a conversation with Russia M-tel (Prima card) - 2.50 euro / min, Globul (B-connect, Frog) - 0.60 euro / min., Viva Com (Viva International) - 0.10 euro / min.

Russia can be contacted using the code 007 + area code + subscriber's phone number.

To call Bulgaria, dial 00 - 359 - area code or 8 - 10 - 359 - area code.

Useful Phones

If you have any questions during your stay in Bulgaria, please contact your guide, whose mobile phone is placed on the information stand (folder).

Nuances

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A lot has already been written about this on the Internet, but some of the information is either not relevant or not entirely relevant.Therefore, I will try to write the most important tips for those who are going to rest in Bulgaria for the first time.

Where to start, you have probably already decided where you want to relax, summer rest on the sea, or winter in the mountains (you can also have a good rest in the mountains in summer),pilgrimage tourism, balneo tourism (SPA procedures), or just drive along picturesque places, villages and towns in Bulgaria.

Visa to Bulgaria. In any case, it is needed. Bulgaria is an EU country, and you should get a visa (read the cost and terms of a visa).

Medical insurance for Bulgaria. For one month, approximate cost insurance will be about 2,500 rubles per person. It is best to take out insurance in one of the major insurance companies with a good reputation.

Currency. The country is not part of the euro zone (yet), which means that you need . It is better to immediately change rubles to levs. The exchange rate of the lev is pegged to the euro and is always the same - 1 euro costs 1.95583 leva.

Tip, when changing money in Bulgaria, it is best to do it in exchangers, while clarifying whether they charge a commission. Banks change currencies at a lower rate, and by converting a large amount, you can significantly lose some of your money.

In addition, I do not advise you to change currency at the airport, because. the exchange rate is always bad and there is a conversion fee. If you need to change, then change a small amount to get to the city, and there you can change in exchangers.

It is best to withdraw money from terminals located inside bank branches!

Flight: It is better to buy tickets in advance, so there is a chance to buy tickets for more favorable price. As a rule, in summer there are many charter flights to Burgas and Varna. You can fly directly to Sofia only regular flights with Bulgaria Air or Aeroflot airlines.

Varna airport: next to terminal 2 there is a bus stop number 409, it travels through the center of Varna to the Golden Sands resort in 50 minutes. The bus ride to the city center takes 20 minutes (Varna Cathedral). On the same bus you can also get to the resort of St. Constantine and Helena. The interval is for every 15 minutes from and to terminal 2 of Varna airport. Who needs comfort there is a taxi.

Burgas airport: there is a stop at the entrance of the airport, bus number 15 stops, runs at intervals of 25 minutes. You can get there faster by taking a taxi.

Sofia airport : The best way is to use the subway. Almost without leaving the airport, you find yourself in the Sofia metro.

Line 1 of the metropolitan metro connects Sofia airport with the city center and provides a direct transport link between the airport and large residential complexes.

Sofia Airport will take you to the city center in 18 minutes. With one transfer at Serdika metro station from line 1 to line 2, in less than half an hour you can reach Sofia Central Bus Station or Central railway station(they are nearby).Also, at the exit of the airport, taxis are waiting for their customers in a “live queue”.

Please note that taxi prices can vary greatly, so look carefully at what is written on the price tag, as a rule, this is a sticker on the glass.

Mobile connection: Also, upon arrival, do not forget to buy a Bulgarian SIM card (each telecom operator has its own offices) with a package to use mobile internet. The most favorable tariffs are offered by Vivacom, SIM cards with prepaid 10GB traffic for 15 leva, and there is no roaming in Europe, and if you need to go to another EU country, you definitely won’t have to overpay.

I guess everyone has smartphones with installed programs for Internet calls and correspondence.

Prices for accommodation in Bulgaria: prices for rooms in private houses and rooms in hotels are also very different. On average, a room in a hotel costs from 30-45 levs, and for 70 levs you can find a very good room in hotels. Anything that costs more usually means higher service and includes at least breakfast.

Also, the price can vary greatly depending on the season, in the so-called "high season" high season, after mid-June, July and August, prices increase by an average of 20 - 30%.

Tip, the earlier you book a room, for example in the spring for the summer, the more favorable the price will be. In September, prices fall, there are much fewer tourists, the sea is warm, you can swim and sunbathe in silence.

Food prices in Bulgaria: Prices different, but in an ordinary restaurant, lunch for one person will cost an average of 20-30 leva, for this money you can order soup, main course, salad, bread, dessert, drink juice or take a glass of white (red) wine, or beer , a matter of taste. By the way, Bulgarian beer is very tasty, since the water in Bulgaria is suitable for brewing this drink.

Portions are much larger than in Russia. Therefore, if you order fried potatoes, then one serving is enough for two. Salads and omelettes are also huge and they put Bulgarian cheese in them. Remember that Bulgarians are very fond of brynza (siren), they put it wherever possible, so if you don’t really like the taste of brynza, then it’s better to check with the waiter in advance.

Transport in Bulgaria.

Taxi: services are quite expensive, since the price of gasoline is much higher than in Russia (approximately about 1 euro per liter (2 leva). The price per 1 km during the day is 1 lev, and at night it is more expensive than 1.18 leva. If you take from Varna airport to Golden Sands, it's about 25 km, the cost will be from 40 leva.Therefore, when planning a budget, it is necessary to take into account the costs of transport.

Urban transport : the fare is 1 lev, the price is the same in all big cities Bulgaria. In Sofia it costs 1.60lv. Tickets can be bought directly on the buses.

Rental car: If you are going to travel around the whole country, or want to visit different places Bulgaria, or just take a ride along the Black Sea coast, swim and sunbathe on different beaches and resorts, it is best to rent a car.

It is better to order a car in advance from large companies. They have a large fleet of vehicles, so the choice of cars will be large. Paperwork takes a minimum of time, and you will receive your car immediately at the parking lot at the airport. You can return the car in another place, this is discussed additionally.

Rental prices start from 50 leva per day, there is an initial fee of 200 Euro, the amount is blocked on the card, and when the car is returned, the money on the card will be available again. Some companies also take cash.

Choose a car with economical fuel consumption (engine with an average fuel consumption of 4 liters per 100 km).

Bulgarian language: The language barrier, you won’t feel it much, because. many Bulgarians understand Russian, but far from all speak Russian. Still, it would be good for you to learn the most frequently used Bulgarian phrases and words in advance. This will make it easier for you to establish contact and get help from the Bulgarians.

Good mood: take it with you. The fact that Bulgarians shake their heads the other way around when they say “yes” and “no” (not like the rest of the people in the world do) has probably already been heard, but it’s definitely not possible to confuse the answer “yes” with “no”. But, the phrase “to the right” in Bulgarian means “straight”, this is something you should definitely pay attention to, especially when they explain to you how to get somewhere.

site wishes you have a great holiday In Bulgaria.

Rest in Bulgaria is picturesque mountains, extended Black Sea coast with wide beaches, balneological centers with a variety of mineral springs, developed even before our era, and wonderful cultural and natural attractions. Bulgarian tourism infrastructure is still in the stage of active development, which is greatly facilitated by vacationers from other EU countries, so you should not expect "miracles" from the local service. Another characteristic feature is the relatively low prices for food, transport, etc., which can be a decisive factor when choosing a country for a family vacation. Short flight (about 2.5 hours); pleasant climate with mild winters average temperature about -2 °C) and not very hot summer, and a language close to Russian are the undoubted advantages of a trip to Bulgaria.

Nine Bulgarian sights are carefully protected by UNESCO and constitute the cultural and natural wealth of the country. Two reserves - national park"Pirin" and the Srebarna Reserve - and seven historical sites, such as the Rila Monastery, the Madara Horseman, the Boyana Church, the Ivanovo Rock Churches, the Kazanlak and Sveshtar tombs, Nessebar are in constant demand among tourists.

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Holidays in the mountains

Quite quickly, the former Soviet ski bases turned into resorts known far beyond the borders of Bulgaria. The top three are located in different mountains, Bansko , Borovets and Pamporovo . Character traits- an abundance of tracks designed for skiing beginners or skiers with an average level of skill; unstable weather, with sudden changes in climate; rather small, especially in comparison with the countries that are the happy owners of the Alps, the ski season (you can ski with confidence from December to February). The undoubted advantages include the presence of cultural attractions and mineral springs nearby, which allows you to diversify your vacation in the mountains. In addition to lovers of family holidays, snowboarders are recommended to come here.

Holidays in Bulgaria

beach holiday

Most of the tourists come to Bulgaria to relax in seaside resorts, wanting to combine the Black Sea climate familiar from Ukraine with the local national flavor. Top three famous places- Sunny Beach, Golden Sands and Albena - located both in the North and in Southern Bulgaria. The characteristic features of Bulgaria are wide beaches with fine, golden sand. As well as a gentle descent into the water and the presence of a "shallow" sea for bathing kids; the possibility of strong unrest, during which swimming is prohibited, and the "invasion" of jellyfish and algae. Cultural attractions are usually located nearby, allowing you to connect beach holiday with excursions. noisy night life available within large cities. Trips with the whole family are good if the child has nevertheless reached the age of three, since the service in Bulgarian hotels, as well as the possibility of intestinal infections during the heat, which is typical for any resorts, they are not always an insurmountable obstacle.

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IN last years resorts in Bulgaria are developing rapidly. New hotels are being built and old hotels are being reconstructed. Their comfort increases, approaching European level. However, the price of holidays in Bulgarian resorts is much lower. Another advantage is a relatively short flight, only 2.5 hours and a language close to Russian.

In Bulgaria, the local currency is Lev. Arriving at the airport, tourists need to exchange rubles for the local currency. You should change only in the official exchanger. You should immediately pay attention to the exchange rate. The commission from the exchange amount can be 1% - it will be written capital letters in the exchanger. But, usually this applies to large amounts, so read carefully everything that is written in smaller letters. Small amounts can be exchanged for you with a percentage of 15-20. Be sure to keep receipts when exchanging.

It is forbidden to take leva out of the country, so all the remaining local currency will need to be exchanged for rubles, and for this you need to have a check from the exchanger. IN major cities rubles are accepted for exchange, you can first find out if our currency is accepted at the resort where you are going. Local " business people» may offer to exchange rubles for very favorable exchange rate. This should not be done, as you may be given old banknotes that are out of circulation for your currency.

There is another way to cheat. The exchange office sells magnets with the symbols of the European Union and the United States, and next to it is the price that tourists take for the exchange rate. As a result, the currency is exchanged at a very unfavorable rate. Look for exchange offices with the inscription "no commission" - here you can change the currency without a commission. Tourists also need to know that they can get a VAT refund (20%) in the TaxFree system when buying goods of at least 1000 leva.

Resort hotels

When buying a ticket with full board, you should keep in mind that there will be no variety of food. It is better to take a ticket with breakfast or half board. You can get acquainted with the local cuisine in numerous cafes and restaurants. If you are traveling with children, then you should choose hotels with a children's menu. Tourists should be aware that with a second purchase in the same store, you can get a discount of 5 to 20%. Ask the seller about it, some may simply not inform you about it.

In recent years, a lot of money has been invested in the reconstruction of old "Soviet" hotels. But the service leaves much to be desired. Still, some "three rubles" suffer from Soviet-era nostalgia. Especially in cheap hotels, you can still meet when every incoming person is asked for documents. You may encounter poor-quality room cleaning, miserable breakfast. Many of us think that since we are vacationing in southern country, then the juices here, of course, are only natural. This is not so, often these are concentrates. Fruits, in such a hotel, should be washed before use.

Pay attention to how they clean the pool at the hotel. If this happens irregularly, and this can be found, then it is better not to swim in this pool. When leaving the hotel room, close the balcony and windows. In Bulgaria, there are thefts from the hotel during the tourist season. No one will penetrate through closed doors and windows, but an open balcony is a bait for thieves. Therefore, when choosing a vacation in 2019, in particular, a hotel, think about what you need to pay attention to. Reviews of tourists will help to take into account all the pros and cons, help to avoid troubles on vacation.

About beaches, weather

Going on vacation in your own car is a certain independence, you can visit several resorts. Don't ignore paid parking lots. In Bulgaria, theft and damage to cars are quite common. You should carefully consider the route and stops in order to protect yourself. lovers tent rest should be attentive to the surrounding area. There are quite a lot of flying and crawling individuals.

It is believed that Bulgaria is almost our south and the sun is not as hot as in Turkey or Egypt. This is true, but in May, June you should beware of sunburn and sunbathe only with a protective cream. According to tourists, not everywhere the sea is clean. Also in August, jellyfish, algae and caterpillar-like insects can be found in the water. This phenomenon is seasonal, however, travelers should be aware of this. The Black Sea in the resorts of Bulgaria warms up by the end of June. In May, you can only bask in the already burning sun, and you will have to swim in the pool.

The beaches are mostly public, but sunbeds and awnings will have to be bought. Prices are very different, a cheaper package of sunbeds and umbrellas can be purchased around cheap hotel. But there is one downside. In Bulgaria, there are many vacationers on social packages, German pensioners. If this neighborhood does not bother you, then you can sunbathe on such a beach and save money.

About communication, shopping

WITH telephone connection there are no problems, you can call to another country from a payphone installed on the street. To do this, you need to purchase a phone card. Here you may encounter a problem when the cards of one company do not work in telephone sets of another. Bank cards can only be used in the resort area. If you go inland, then bank card you won't need.

Bulgaria will not please shoppers, the goods are mostly Turkish, you can buy local souvenirs in the form of a magnet or handicrafts of local artisans and Bulgarian Rose cosmetics. In large supermarkets, they can cheat, if you take loose products (fruits, vegetables), then they weigh them at the checkout. Here you need to be more careful and check the numbers in the check with the real weight. It is more difficult to do this in small shops. If you eat with a child, then you should consider that the choice baby food in supermarkets is small and you can not find the brand you need.

There is an opinion that in Bulgaria everything is very cheap. So it was until the dollar and the euro went up. Now it's not so cheap anymore. Especially on famous resorts. Be sure to check with the tour operator and everything about the hotel where you want to relax. Very often, a vacation can be ruined by a construction site nearby. And construction is going on everywhere and it creates inconvenience. There is very little entertainment for children or they are quite miserable.