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Travel to Bulgaria

Travel to Bulgaria 🇧🇬

Bulgaria is an amazing destination for motorcyclists, with routes that pass through mountains, plains and the Black Sea coastline, combining nature, tradition and hospitality.

Capital: Sofia

Official Language: Bulgarian

Emergency Number: 112

Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)

The use of cards is quite common, but cash still plays an important role, especially outside the cities.

Freeway: 140 km/h

Road: 90-100 km/h

Localities : 50 km/h

Bulgaria is located in south-eastern Europe, in the Balkans. It is known for its mountains, beaches on the Black Sea, ancient history and cities like Sofia and Plovdiv.

Climate

The climate is continental, with hot summers and cold winters inland; on the coast, the climate is more Mediterranean.

Languages

The official language is Bulgarian. English is relatively widely spoken in tourist areas, and minorities speak Turkish or Romani.

Driving

Drive on the right. Some highways are gated, with manual or electronic payment.

Camping

Wild camping is prohibited in protected areas, but in rural areas it is tolerated. There are organized campsites.

Biker Zones

The mountainous routes of the Balkans, such as the Ródope and Pirin mountains, are popular with motorcyclists.

Special Zones

The historic centers of Sofia, Plovdiv and other cities have pedestrian zones and controlled parking.

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