
This will allow the traveler to explore the Balkan country without necessarily having to stop in the capital Sofia.
Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second city, boasts a rich history dating back to 8000 years ago (the Roman city of Filippopolis) and easy access to the emerging ski resorts of Pamporovo and Bansko.
Ryanair has also announced that it is considering for the future opening of new routes to Italy, another country where many Bulgarian emigrants.