Rural & Eco Tourism

The development of rural tourism in Bulgaria has been concentrated in a few areas of the country, mainly located at natural waters, around thermal springs and in the mountains. The “traditional” rural tourism in Bulgaria was somehow "lost" in the meantime. In Bulgaria at the moment, foreign tourists are mostly interested in two types of rural tourism: first, in accommodation in the vicinity of popular tourist destinations (being motivated by the much lower prices), second, in folklore programmes.

The development of all the other types of rural tourism (including active nature holidays or participation in farm activities) is still in an early stage.
Having chosen the village entertainment, a tourist can get involved in agricultural activities, rides with horses and carts, craftsmen’s activities like wood processing, carving, textile, ceramics, weaving, blacksmith activities, etc. If you are willing, you can take part in cuisine courses or wine tasting, you can study Bulgarian folklore or watch the local family and religious celebrations.

The accommodation is usually in the hosts’ own house. Guests can have their meals on the table together with the hosts. Traditional local meals are served, along with ecologically clean natural Bulgarian food and drinks. The tourists can take part in the preparation of the food, if they want to.