Apriltsi Travel Guide

  Ostrets hill
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  • Ostrets hill
      Ostrets hill
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  • View near Apriltsi, Bulgaria
      View near Apriltsi, Bulgaria
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  • Apriltsi at the foot of the mountain
      Apriltsi at the foot of the mountain
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  • Apriltsi - monastery church
      Apriltsi - monastery church
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  • Small museum in Apriltsi monastery
      Small museum in Apriltsi monastery
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The Monastery

The Monastery, Apriltsi

 peter_dimov Says:  Rather small, but nice. Also full of history. 

Rakia making and rakia tasting

Rakia making and rakia tasting, Apriltsi

 peter_dimov Says:  When visiting Apriltsi, every tourist should taste local homemade plum rakia and also, if possible, learn something about how local people make rakia. Rakia is the name of a strong alcoholic drink that is traditional for Bulgaria. It can be made from many kinds of fruits.... 

Restaurants  

Complex Russalka: A refreshing stop

Complex Russalka: A refreshing stop, Apriltsi

 peter_dimov Says:  A shop, restaurant and cafe in one. A perfect place to sit for a reat while taking trip in Apriltsi. You can have international meals or local dish there. Local dish: filled paprika. There are many kinds of filled paprika - with eggs, meat, rice etc. They are all very... 

Nightlife  

Restaurants and discotheques in the night: General information

Restaurants and discotheques in the night: General information, Apriltsi

 peter_dimov Says:  There aren't many possibilities for nightlife in Apriltsi. All options are between the hotel restaurants around the town or in one of the discotheques. No dress code during the night 

Transportation  

How to get to Apriltsi when new to Bulgaria

How to get to Apriltsi when new to Bulgaria, Apriltsi

 peter_dimov Says:  Getting to Apriltsi by bus is easy and doesn't get much money or time. Anyone who has car and map could try to get there but the rest tourists can rely on public bus transport. Although it is not as comfortable as it would be (depending on the general options in BG) it is... 

Shopping  

Shops and markets: General information

Shops and markets: General information, Apriltsi

 peter_dimov Says:  In Apriltsi there are several shops in which are sold foods and some things for home. There is a big market in the center every Sunday - another local tradition, where can be bought many different things - it's true that the quality of many of them cannot be seen on place,... 

Local Customs  

Local language differences

Local language differences, Apriltsi

 peter_dimov Says:  In every part of Bulgaria there is a different speaking-language which come from old dialects mixed with foreign words. Although the language in this part of Bulgaria (Sredna Stara Planina) is very like to the official Bulgarian language, in speaking-language many words are... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Getting lost in Apriltsi

Getting lost in Apriltsi, Apriltsi

 peter_dimov Says:  The only problem that you could have in Apriltsi is to get lost - because the town is divided to many small groups of houses on a great area. Only the central parts look like a real town. But nowadays everyone can buy a map of Apriltsi when entering the central part. There... 

Tourist Traps  

Do not be confused about disco clubs in Apriltsi!

Do not be confused about disco clubs in Apriltsi!, Apriltsi

 peter_dimov Says:  The disco clubs in Apriltsi have little disco music. There almost all the time goes that serbo-gypsy type of music called "chalga". If you like dancing on the tables and watching drunk people doing foolish things, there could be a place for you in the cocek-discotheque. No... 

What to Pack  

A few ideas

A few ideas, Apriltsi

 peter_dimov Says:  A mountain-backpack - you can carry it everywhere Nothing special. The weather changes quickly so take a jacket. Good to have some. May take a long time to get to the pharmacy. All you can bring - there are many sights and views. Not bad to carry some - there are perfect... 

Off The Beaten Path  

See a church, built under the Turkish law repress

See a church, built under the Turkish law repress, Apriltsi

 peter_dimov Says:  According to different information the Turkish laws during the Turk occupation of Bulgaria permitted building of very low churches - only 2-3 m high, or "not higher than a Turk on his horse". There is one church like this in Apriltsi. It is a stone basilique with nothing... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Hiking in Stara planina

Hiking in Stara planina, Apriltsi

 peter_dimov Says:  Hiking in Stara planina mountain is one of the most popular sport activities for Apriltsi as it is one of the main starting points for getting to the highest mountain part and especially Botev peak. The mountain tracks are available in summer and winter. In summer there... 

Favorites  

A warm and sunlit valley in the mountain's heart

A warm and sunlit valley in the mountain's heart, Apriltsi

 peter_dimov Says:  One of the best thing for Apriltsi is that it can be used as a starting point to the beautiful mountain of Sredna Stara Planina - National Park Centralen Balkan. Stara planina is the longest mountain range in Bulgaria and from Apriltsi you can reach only a very small part of... 

The Place

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 There aren't many possibilities for nightlife in Apriltsi. All options are between the hotel restaurants around the town or in one of the discotheques. No... 

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Q:  Hello, how can I get to Apriltsi from Bourgas. ยจ Are there convenient bus or train connections and appx. how loch would hte... 

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A: There is no direct way of travelling this route. The bus from Burgas to Gabrovo takes you most of the way -... 

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The resort town of Apriltsi

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 I am so lucky to have a father from Apriltsi and my family has a house in the town. So I go there three or four times a year. I may say that nowadays people from all parts of Bulgaria and also from...... 

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