Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography and climate, Natural history and conservation, Archaeology, Brief chronology, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Suggested itineraries, Tourist offices, Maps, Tour operators, Activity holidays, Visas and entry regulations, Embassies, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Toilets, What to take, Money, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Sport, Photography, Media and communications, Business in Bulgaria, Buying property in Bulgaria, Social etiquette, Giving something back PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Sofia Chapter 4 The Southwest Chapter 5 The Northwest Chapter 6 Central Stara Planina and the Danube Plain Chapter 7 The Valley of the Roses and Sredna Gora Chapter 8 Plovdiv, the Rhodopes and the Thracian Plain Chapter 9 Strandzha, the Black Sea Coast and Dobrudzha Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Glossary Appendix 3 Further Information Index
