MestalaMestala
HomePlacesMapTripBlogAboutFAQ
EN|БГ

Discover Bulgaria with Mestala.

AboutFAQLicensePrivacy
EN|БГ
HomeBlog

Blog

Guides and travel stories from Bulgaria.

AllCities & Towns42Beaches & Coast9Mountains & Hiking19Ski & Winter6Itineraries & Road Trips19Culture & History30Events & Festivals9Nature & Landmarks32Travel Tips21

35 articles

Grozdober: Bulgaria's Grape Harvest Season & How to Join It
Culture & HistoryEvents & Festivals

Grozdober: Bulgaria's Grape Harvest Season & How to Join It

When the Bulgarian grape harvest happens, which wine regions to visit in September and October, how a harvest day works and what to book in advance.

30 August 20268 min read
Arena Burgas: Venue Guide, Capacity, Seating & Transport
Events & FestivalsCities & Towns

Arena Burgas: Venue Guide, Capacity, Seating & Transport

A practical guide to Arena Burgas in Izgrev: capacity and seating, transit from the city center, wheelchair access and late-night departures.

25 August 20265 min read
Best Day Trips from Burgas: Nessebar, Sozopol & Ropotamo
Itineraries & Road TripsCities & Towns

Best Day Trips from Burgas: Nessebar, Sozopol & Ropotamo

The best day trips from Burgas: Nessebar and Sozopol old towns, the Pomorie salt pans, Ropotamo reserve and Strandzha, with bus and driving tips.

25 August 20269 min read
Burgas Sea Garden & City Beaches: Visitor Guide & Flamingos
Beaches & CoastNature & Landmarks

Burgas Sea Garden & City Beaches: Visitor Guide & Flamingos

A guide to the Burgas Sea Garden: 5 km of coastal parkland, the pier, the city beaches, shoulder-season tips and flamingos at Atanasovsko Lake.

25 August 20266 min read
Eurovision 2027 in Burgas: Dates, Venue & Tickets Guide
Events & FestivalsCities & Towns

Eurovision 2027 in Burgas: Dates, Venue & Tickets Guide

Attending Eurovision 2027 in Burgas (10–15 May)? Semi-final and final dates, Arena Burgas capacity, ticket timing, transport and where to stay.

25 August 202611 min read
Eurovision 2027 Burgas Itinerary: A Day-by-Day Schedule
Events & FestivalsItineraries & Road Trips

Eurovision 2027 Burgas Itinerary: A Day-by-Day Schedule

A day-by-day plan for Eurovision 2027 week in Burgas: semi-finals, the Grand Final, free-day trips to Nessebar and Sozopol, and the fan zones.

25 August 20267 min read
Eurovision 2027 Tickets: Sale Waves, 9 Shows & Scam Advice
Events & FestivalsTravel Tips

Eurovision 2027 Tickets: Sale Waves, 9 Shows & Scam Advice

Eurovision 2027 tickets in Burgas: the nine ticketed shows, how preview rehearsals work, Eurofan registration, ticket tiers and avoiding scams.

25 August 20266 min read
How to Get to Burgas for Eurovision 2027: Flights & Trains
Events & FestivalsTravel Tips

How to Get to Burgas for Eurovision 2027: Flights & Trains

The best route to Burgas for Eurovision 2027: direct flights to Burgas Airport (BOJ), the Varna alternative, and trains or buses from Sofia.

25 August 20267 min read
Where to Stay in Burgas for Eurovision 2027: Best Areas
Events & FestivalsTravel Tips

Where to Stay in Burgas for Eurovision 2027: Best Areas

Where to stay in Burgas for Eurovision 2027: the City Center, Sea Garden, Sarafovo and Meden Rudnik compared, plus Pomorie and Nessebar overflow.

25 August 20268 min read
North-West Bulgaria Road Trip: 4-Day Itinerary & Driving Guide
Itineraries & Road TripsNature & Landmarks

North-West Bulgaria Road Trip: 4-Day Itinerary & Driving Guide

A complete 4-day road trip itinerary through Bulgaria's least-visited region: Iskar Gorge, Vratsa, God's Bridge, Chiprovtsi, Belogradchik Rocks, Magura Cave, and Vidin.

9 August 20266 min read
The Central Balkan Road Trip: Veliko Tarnovo to the Rose Valley
Itineraries & Road TripsCulture & History

The Central Balkan Road Trip: Veliko Tarnovo to the Rose Valley

A complete 4-day driving itinerary across the Balkan Mountains: Veliko Tarnovo, Dryanovo, Tryavna, Bozhentsi, Etar, Gabrovo, Shipka Pass, and Kazanlak.

9 August 20265 min read
Bulgaria with Kids: A Family Travel Guide
Itineraries & Road TripsTravel Tips

Bulgaria with Kids: A Family Travel Guide

How to pick a base by your children's ages, the drive times that make or break a family trip, which caves and beaches actually work with young kids, and rainy-day fallbacks.

22 July 20265 min read
Christmas Markets in Bulgaria: Sofia, Plovdiv & Bansko
Events & FestivalsSki & Winter

Christmas Markets in Bulgaria: Sofia, Plovdiv & Bansko

Sofia's German market by the National Theatre, Plovdiv's Kapana bazaar, Bansko's ski-town lights and the coastal markets — when they open and what to expect.

22 July 20265 min read
Best Day Trips from Plovdiv: 8 Trips into Central Bulgaria
Itineraries & Road TripsCities & Towns

Best Day Trips from Plovdiv: 8 Trips into Central Bulgaria

The best day trips from Plovdiv: Bachkovo Monastery, Asen's Fortress, the Rose Valley, Buzludzha, Koprivshtitsa and more — with distances and how to go.

8 July 20265 min read
Best Day Trips from Sofia: 9 Great Escapes
Itineraries & Road TripsCities & Towns

Best Day Trips from Sofia: 9 Great Escapes

The best day trips from Sofia: Rila Monastery, the Seven Rila Lakes, Vitosha, Koprivshtitsa, Plovdiv and more — with distances, travel times and how to go.

8 July 20265 min read
Bulgarian Festivals & Traditions: Kukeri and Baba Marta
Events & FestivalsCulture & History

Bulgarian Festivals & Traditions: Kukeri and Baba Marta

A guide to Bulgaria's festivals and traditions: Kukeri mummers, Baba Marta martenitsi, the Kazanlak Rose Festival and Nestinarstvo fire dancing.

4 July 20267 min read
One Week in Bulgaria: The Ultimate 7-Day Travel Itinerary
Itineraries & Road Trips

One Week in Bulgaria: The Ultimate 7-Day Travel Itinerary

The complete 7-day Bulgaria travel itinerary: explore Sofia, Rila Monastery, Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo, and the Black Sea coast with distances and travel times.

4 July 20267 min read
Rila Monastery: The Complete Day-Trip Guide from Sofia
Culture & HistoryItineraries & Road Trips

Rila Monastery: The Complete Day-Trip Guide from Sofia

Plan a day trip to Rila Monastery from Sofia: driving distances, parking, how long to spend, family tips, what to see, and where to stay overnight.

4 July 20268 min read
Things to Do in Sozopol: Old Town, Beaches & Apollonia Festival
Cities & TownsBeaches & Coast

Things to Do in Sozopol: Old Town, Beaches & Apollonia Festival

The best things to do in Sozopol: the historic Old Town, the town beaches, the Apollonia Arts Festival and trips south to Primorsko and Sinemorets.

4 July 202610 min read
10 Days in Bulgaria: The Ultimate Grand Tour Itinerary
Itineraries & Road Trips

10 Days in Bulgaria: The Ultimate Grand Tour Itinerary

A complete 10-day Bulgaria itinerary: explore Sofia, Rila Monastery, Plovdiv, the Rose Valley, Veliko Tarnovo, and the Black Sea coast.

4 July 20266 min read
Top 5 Blue Flag Beaches in Bulgaria for 2026
Beaches & Coast

Top 5 Blue Flag Beaches in Bulgaria for 2026

Official 2026 list! Discover the top 5 Blue Flag beaches in Bulgaria. A detailed travel guide with directions, parking info, amenities, and entertainment.

30 June 20266 min read
The Bulgarian National Revival Trail: 4-Day Road Trip Itinerary
Culture & HistoryItineraries & Road Trips

The Bulgarian National Revival Trail: 4-Day Road Trip Itinerary

A complete 4-day Bulgarian National Revival road trip: Koprivshtitsa, Panagyurishte, Karlovo, and Kalofer — drive times, house-museums, and practical tips.

29 June 20266 min read
15 Incredible Places in Bulgaria You Must Visit
Itineraries & Road TripsNature & Landmarks

15 Incredible Places in Bulgaria You Must Visit

Looking for travel ideas? Discover the 15 most beautiful and iconic landmarks in Bulgaria—from the Rila Lakes to Plovdiv Old Town and Belogradchik.

19 June 20267 min read
The Best Day Trips from Varna: Top Destinations Nearby
Itineraries & Road TripsCities & Towns

The Best Day Trips from Varna: Top Destinations Nearby

Planning a day trip from Varna? Discover the best itineraries: Balchik Palace, Cape Kaliakra, Aladzha Monastery, the Madara Rider, Pliska, and Pobiti Kamani.

19 June 20266 min read
Previous12Next