Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
May
May is often wet and warm, and is a good time to visit the coast, before the crowds
descend and prices rise. Some of the big festivals begin this month.
RE-ENACTMENT OF THE 1876 APRIL UPRISING
The momentous events surrounding the 1876 April Uprising are remembered by patriotic
locals in Koprivshtitsa, who dress in period costume. Curiously, it's held around 1 and 2
May.
VARNA SUMMER INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Kicking off in May and lasting all summer in Varna, this is one of the oldest and biggest
festivals (
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in Bulgaria, comprising music, theatre and other cultural events
June
Summer is well under way, temperatures are rising and the tourist season on the
coast begins. A great time for hiking, climbing and birdwatching.
FLOWER FOR GOSHO FESTIVAL
Rock and blues bands from all over Bulgaria come to Sofia's vast Yuzhen Park in early
June for a high-decibel music festival (
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held among the trees.
FESTIVAL OF ROSES
Cheery community festival in Kazanlâk, honouring the local flower crop on the first
weekend in June, with street parades, dancing, concerts and the crowning of the Rose
Queen (
www.rose-festival.com
).
