With a winning combination of abundant history, rich culture and an attractive coastline it’s no surprise that more and more people are venturing to Bulgaria for their summer holiday, especially if you are also a fan of the great outdoors and adventure sports and activities. If you need more stimulation on your holidays and like to get stuck into various activities then you are in luck! Read on and be inspired; here are 6 activities in Bulgaria you have to try! I guarantee you will be pleasantly surprised by the potential of this eastern European gem…
Wakeboarding on Lake Iskar
Less than an hour’s drive from Sofia and just 15km from Borovets, the glimmering expanse of Lake Iskar awaits you. The largest lake in the country, it spans 15km in length making it a prime destination for wakeboarding. If you’ve never tried it, it’s basically the equivalent of snowboarding on water whilst being pulled behind a boat, and in this great setting, I can’t think of a better water sport to enjoy! The fun doesn’t end at wakeboarding either; you can also try your hand at windsurfing, boating, and fishing and if you want to get back on dry land, don’t leave without trying out the awesome jeep safaris.
Bird Watching in Vitosha Nature Park
Ok, so bird watching might not be an ‘adventure sport’, but if you have an interest in wildlife then Bulgaria is a great destination in which to indulge your passion. Bird watching tours are frequently run in Vitosha Nature Park which sits just on the outskirts of Sofia so it’s easy to reach. Enjoy a full day of trekking in the lush, great outdoors and keep your eyes peeled for the likes of woodpeckers, nutcrackers, firecrests and many more species.
Jet Skiing in Sveti Vlas
Often shortened to St Vlas, this small resort is found on the beautiful expanse of the eastern Black Sea Coast just a stone’s throw from Sunny Beach. Sure you can go jet skiing just about anywhere along this sun blessed portion of the country but the water at Sveti Vlas is both shallow and relatively uncrowded creating the ideal recipe for jet skiing. Whizz around the water and have the time of your life, then catc
Quad Biking at Sunny Beach
Get your adrenaline pumping and plaster a grin on your face with an afternoon of quad biking in Sunny Beach which is one of the most popular locations. You’ll most likely be picked up and taken to a village on the outskirts of nearby Bourgas. For a two hour excursion, it currently costs in the region of just 60 Bulgarian Lev, which is around £25! Explore rural Bulgaria and learn how to ride off road during this action packed activity.
Canyoning in Negovanka Gorge
Really get to grips with the Bulgarian landscape and push yourself to the limits by going canyoning in Negovanka Gorge. This full day activity will see you abseil, jump, squeeze and above all grin as you make your way through the crevices, cracks, and waterfalls of Negovanka. I don’t know about you but to me, this sounds like it has fun written all over it!
Paragliding on Sunny Beach
With golden sands and turquoise sea as far as the eye can see, what could be a more relaxing way to enjoy the view that by paragliding above it? You can do just that in Sunny Beach. It’s said to be the easiest form of flying so whether you are a seasoned aviator or a beginner, this is a great and memorable activity to enjoy during a holiday here.
Combine these awesome activities with fascinating towns and cities and beautiful surroundings and you won’t go wrong on a holiday here; in fact, you will probably become an Eastern European convert! What are your favourite activities on holiday, in Bulgaria or elsewhere?
