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Wide-awake at night? Could be that intrepid spirit of yours! So what are you waiting for? Get up, dust off your passport and book a ticket to Velingrad!
It lies 95 kilometres southeast of Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria.
There are some pleasant natural attractions around Velingrad. Why not take off 40 kilometres to Musala Peak? Alternatively, immerse yourself in nature's artwork at Lake Batak, 14 kilometres away.
The Velingrad Museum of History will present you with a new point of view on this area.
Learn about the area's past by checking out Tsepina Fortress.
The snow-covered landscapes of Bansko Ski Resort and Pamporovo Ski Resort will tempt powder hounds. Grab your ski gear and sharpen your technique on the fresh pistes.
Want to venture outwards? Rakitovo is 7 kilometres to the southeast of Velingrad and Dorkovo is 9 kilometres to the east. Jump in the car and find out what's going on out there!
You may get the urge to book a room in Bansko for a bit. This destination is 50 kilometres to the southwest and not too far from the Pirin Golf and Country Club, SkiBansko by Traventuria and Vihren. A few other nearby attractions are Velyanov’s House and the Historical Museum.
Ready to chomp, chew, nibble, gnaw and guzzle your way through Rhodopes Mountains? A world of tantalising flavours is waiting for you, so change into your stretchiest jeans and bon appétit!
Are you curious about some of the traditional ingredients that are used here? Get ready to taste kiselo mlyako (yoghurt) and kashkaval (yellow cheese) in quite a few of your meals.
When in Velingrad, you should eat like the locals do. That means tucking into a plate of shkembe chorba (tripe soup) or tarator (cold soup), two of the region's signature dishes.
Mliako s oriz (rice pudding) is a dessert that sums up this place in just one bite. Order up a serving and see how long it takes you to come back for more!
Are you ready for a drink yet? Shout yourself a glass or two of zagorka, a brew that ought to be on your bucket (or pint) list.
You're travelling all the way to Velingrad, so why not put in the extra effort to memorise a few words and expressions in the local language? Trust us, it'll make your whole trip that little bit sweeter. You may be glad you learnt 'Čestit rožden den', which translates as 'happy birthday'. Another often used phrase is 'Nazdrave' ('cheers/good health!').
If you're travelling to Velingrad on the 3rd of March, get ready to party! Liberation Day sees crowds of people heading out and celebrating.
When it's time to depart, spend the last of your holiday allowance and say one final "Doviždane" to Velingrad.
Sofia Airport (SOF) is the nearest terminal, 90 kilometres to the northwest. Make sure you leave yourself plenty of time to get there.
Take a bed at any of our more popular accommodations, such as the Velingrad La Casa and Spa Club Bor, and you'll be certain to roll out of bed revitalised each morning.
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Explore the great outdoors at Kleptuza, a lovely green space in Velingrad. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its restaurants.
You can browse the exhibits at Velingrad Museum of History, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Velingrad. Wander around the forests or enjoy the area's restaurants.
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