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Stone bridge leading to village in Bulgaria.

How to Spend the Best 1 Week in Bulgaria

Posted by By Krista 22 July 2023
Here are some of the most unique places to visit in central Bulgaria if you're planning on spending a week in this part of the country.
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Best Things to Do in Sofia: A Full Travellers Guide

Posted by By Krista 22 November 2021
A complete guide for the best things to do in Sofia, where to eat, and where to stay in the city centre.
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The Best Things to Do in Plovdiv: A Complete Guide

Posted by By Krista 13 November 2021
Wondering what the best things to do in Plovdiv are? Check out my complete guide to this incredible Bulgarian city.
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Medieval monastery places in central Bulgaria.

The Most Unique Places in Central Bulgaria

Posted by By Krista 5 November 2021
There are plenty of unique places in central Bulgaria to choose from - here are my top picks from my recent trip.
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Central Balkan National Park: Most Beautiful Places to Explore Nearby

Posted by By Krista 28 October 2021
Thinking of heading to Bulgaria? Why not skip the big cities and head into the heart of the country instead!
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Hi, my name is Krista. I love travelling to historic destinations and eating local dishes along the way. I hope you follow along with my travels!

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Hands up if you’d like to visit El Torcal 🙋🏼‍♀️

It’s located just an hour from Malaga, in Antequera. Access to the trails is free too, so you can see these unique limestone formations up close 😍

It’s definitely one of the most unique places to visit in Spain! 🇪🇸
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If you’re planning a trip to Malaga, don’t for If you’re planning a trip to Malaga, don’t forget to explore inland places too! 🇪🇸

Antequera is the perfect day trip from Malaga, especially for history enthusiasts 🏰

But you may want to spend longer in this part of Andalusia, as there are a lot of things to do in and around Antequera too that can easily fill your itinerary 😮‍💨

What do you think of Antequera? 😎
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Did you know the Alcazaba de Antequera was used as Did you know the Alcazaba de Antequera was used as a filming location in Netflix’s Warrior Nun? 🤯

This medieval fortress was built over Roman ruins in the 14th century to protect the area against the advance of Christians from the north 🏰

It’s a fascinating fortress to walk around, and it only costs €5 to enter! 😎

Have you been to this fortress in Spain before? 🇪🇸
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Did you know you can stay at the foot of an UNESCO Did you know you can stay at the foot of an UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Andalusia? 🤯

@casalopinto is a beautiful rural retreat in southern Spain, located under an hour away from Malaga’s city centre 🚘

It’s also positioned at the base of El Torcal de Antequera, which is known for its unusal limestone rock formations, and it’s within easy driving distance from world-famous attractions and cities like Granada, Seville, and Ronda 😎

The house itself features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and can sleep up to 6 people, making it ideal for group trips! There’s also a charming living room and kitchen, an upstairs balcony with El Torcal views, and a fantastic pool area complete with an outdoor BBQ and a table tennis table 🏊🏼‍♀️

Casa Lo Pinto is the perfect escape from the Costa del Sol, and it’s also a very quiet place to work from for digital nomads who want to explore Antequera 💻

Would you like to stay in a traditional Andalusian rural house like this? 🇪🇸
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Not sure what day trip from Malaga to go on? Anteq Not sure what day trip from Malaga to go on? Antequera is a great option! 🇪🇸

It’s located less than an hour from Malaga, and although it’s a relatively small city there are some great historic landmarks to visit, like the alcazaba 🏰

The area is also home to El Torcal for those of you who like hiking, so it may be worth spending a weekend in Antequera to explore it in more depth 😍

Have you heard of or been to Antequera in southern Spain before? 👀
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