Bulgaria, though part of the EU, but the single currency with EU member states yet. So long as the currency remains the same - it is the Bulgarian lev (BGN), it is 100 stotinki. Import
and export of local currency is prohibited, and foreign currency can be
imported and exported without restriction, the main fill in the
declaration.
Currency Exchange
Currency exchange without restrictions, but should be very careful and read all the signs exchangers information. It is best to be in possession of euros or dollars, another currency exchange will be very difficult. Banks are open from 9.00 to 17.00 with a lunch break from 12.00 to 13.00. On weekends banks do not work. To exchange the remaining BGN for dollars required to have a receipt to exchange dollars for Lev. Customs regulations
Entry: You can import duty-free 1 liter of spirits or 2 liters of wine, 250 cigarettes or 50 cigars. Food imported to Bulgaria only a caretaker. Gifts
in a reasonable amount and currency in unlimited quantities, but
showing it to the declaration, if the amount is greater than 5000 leva. Declare as follows jewelry, appliances and expensive things.
Exit: Objects and things of historical, artistic or archaeological value can be exported only with special permission. All valuables, appliances and jewelry are subject to mandatory declaration. Currency
amount is less than 5000 leva are taken without the declaration, from
5,000 to 20,000 levs - must be specified in the declaration, and if the
amount exported currency exceeds BGN 20,000, it is necessary to carry
the resolution of the Bulgarian National Bank.
Transport
Intercity
bus services exist in Bulgaria, but their movement speed is low, which
brings a lot of inconvenience to the more fussy Europeans. For example, a trip from Albena to Varna (distance between 29 km) will cost you 2.5 levs and take half an hour.
You
can certainly use the rail, but it does not guarantee the speed of
movement, because it is always a possibility of delay or tardiness. You can rent a car for the convenience of your movement, this should have an international driving license. If you choose a rental car all the other modes of transport, you should know some of the features: - Rent a car from $ 30 a day - Gasoline - 1.5 leva per liter - Entrance fee to the city, 1 lev per hour for passenger cars. - Car parking is also not cheap.
You can, buy a season pass, for example, in Albena it costs 350 leva.
Actually, resorts in Bulgaria are located next to each other: Albena - Varna - 29km Varna - St. Constantine - 10 km Varna - Golden Sands - 20 km Albena - Balchik - 10 km Albena - Balchik - 10 km Albena - Dobrich - 35 km.
Electricity
As in all of Europe, the supply voltage is 220 volts.
Shops
Usually tourists in Bulgarian store to buy souvenirs with national themes. This embroidered clothes and linen, fabrics, carpets, perfumes of Rose Valley, leather, silver and copper handicrafts. But
most importantly, driven by tourists from Bulgaria - it is of course,
the Bulgarian national drink - raki (Bulgarian brandy). Its price ranges from 2 to 7 leva. One more drink - is mastic, with an amazing herbal flavor and strength at 42 degrees. Shops are usually open from 9.30 to 18.00, with breaks for lunch in the range from 12.00 to 15.30. In the capital, the best shops are located on the boulevard Vitosha. Before buying something of value in Bulgaria should ask customs regulations. Placement
Bulgaria is designed for tourists of different income and requirements. Therefore, there are hotels, both public and private sector. You
can even rent a room in a private house on the beach, or relax in a
luxury hotel on the Riviera, and in the mountains you can remove a small
house, like "chalet", designed in the traditional style.
Tip
Most tips are given to the maids and porters. Decided
to give tips to waiters to hand, rather than leaving them on the table,
and the tip is not a percentage of the total order, but simply rounded
account. Emergency numbers
To avoid any kind of misunderstanding should know emergency phone numbers: Police - 166 Fire Brigade - 160 Ambulance - 150 Road assistance - 146
Phones that can be useful Alarm Clock - 120 Institutions of the telephone - 144 Weather Forecast - 175
