Destination Varna
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Practical information
Before you leave remember to check:
Border formalities
A valid passport or European identity card
The weather
The Bulgarian coast is a pleasant place to be; temperatures in summer don’t exceed 30°C. In winter there is considerably less sun and temperatures may drop to the freezing point, with an occasional heavy snowfall..
Time difference
1 hour behind the Netherlands.
Language
Bulgarian and in the south also Macedonian, with Cyrillic writing. You may occasionally also encounter an inscription, place or street name written in Latin. In most hotels English, French or German will get you by. Remember that when a Bulgarian nods his head he is actually saying ‘no’ and vice versa.
Money
The Bulgarian currency is the lev and there are plenty of cash machines. Other means of payment are credit cards and traveller’s cheques.
Electricity
220V
Vaccinaties
- A DTP vaccination is recommended.
- Protection against Hepatitis A is recommended.
Transport:
- Buses and trolley buses form the backbone of the public transport system. In Sofia there are also trams and an underground. There is a fixed fare within the city, irrespective of the distance travelled. Tickets are only available from kiosks at the main stops.
- Taxi: affordable, although not all private taxis have a meter, in which case be sure to agree the fare in advance.
- Train: there is a fairly good rail network; nearly all towns can be visited by train. Between Sofia and Varna there are even express trains. By Western standards the train tickets are extremely cheap.
