Bulgaria

The Black Sea coast of Bulgaria is a popular beach tourism destination. In the past, Bulgaria was one of the most important resorts in the socialist countries of Eastern Europe. If in the 1990s this sector of the economy was in decline, now it is experiencing growth. Most tourists come from Western and Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Germany, Russia, Ukraine and Great Britain.
The most popular Black Sea resorts: Albena, Golden Sands, Riviera, St. Constantine and Helena, Obzor, Sunny Beach, Sozopol, Elenite, St. Vlas.
Mineral water resorts: Velingrad, Sandanski, Hissar, Pavel Banya, Narechenskie Bani, Virshets.
Ski resorts: Bansko, Borovets, Pamporovo, Vitosha.
Ski and Black Sea resorts are actively updating their hotel facilities and mountain infrastructure. New tracks are being built, modern lifts are being installed (for example, Doppelmayer). The resorts mainly have short routes, the predominant slopes are of medium and low difficulty, which is inferior to Bulgaria's famous alpine resorts. In March 2008, Bansko hosted the European Men's Downhill Championships.
According to the National Statistical Institute, in 2016, 10,604,396 people visited Bulgaria for the purpose of recreation and excursions.