Bulgaria is definitely an up and coming area when it comes to taking a holiday there for any length of time. It has lots of major sights and attractions that are worth seeing, and that means having to prioritise the ones you would like to see the most when you only have a weekend to spend there.

First of all you have to choose where in Bulgaria you want to be based for your visit. It’s no good picking half a dozen highlights to see if you then find they are spread out all over the country. Start with your base and go from there.

Sofia is popular with lots of people and it offers attractions including Mount Vitosha and Sofia Zoo. But Sofia is also right over to the west of the country so it won’t be the ideal spot to choose if you would prefer a weekend on the beach.

In this case you could opt for Varna. This has such delights as the remains of the old Roman Baths and the Archaeological Museum. These would be perfect to slot in between a spot of sunbathing. You can see many of the gold finds from the Varna Lakes area in the museum too, so it is definitely well worth a visit if you choose Varna as your base.

Just down the coast from Varna you can visit a place called Burgas. This is arguably more relaxed and laid back than Varna. If you really want to spend some serious downtime exploring the local restaurants and so on, you can certainly do it here. You will also have plenty of historical sights to watch out for in this area, as it has a long and interesting history.

As you can see it is vital to figure out what kind of experience you want from your break in Bulgaria. It could be anything from a city break to something with sand, sea and a view of the Black Sea. Whatever you choose you cannot fail to be charmed by what Bulgaria has to offer.