The nature of this small-scale country consists of various mountains, rivers, lakes, natural landmarks and phenomena.

Bulgaria has three national parks, 55 reserves, 35 tended reserves, 10 natural parks, 17 biosphere reserves and around 900 natural landmarks and protected sites.

The border of the Mediterranean and Middle European flora and fauna crosses Bulgaria. Bulgaria abounds in 12 000 plant species, which makes it one of the riches countries in this respect. The country is also well-known for the 250 endemites and relic species as well as with the huge variety of medicinal herbs.

The birds' migratory routes Via Pontica and Via Aristotle cross the territory of our country. One can find 7 % of the European bird species in Bulgaria.

The Srebarna Lake is in the UNESCO Natural Heritage List, while the Shabla and Durankulak Lakes are protected sites of international significance.

A huge part of the territory of Bulgaria is covered by mountains - the Stara Planina Mountains (The Balkan Range), Pirin, Rila, The Rhodope, Vitosha and Strandzha Mountains. They differ from one another: Rila has distinctive Alpine peaks, Pirin is famous for its marble peaks, the Rhodope - for its oval ridges and impressive gorges, Strandzha is well-known for its rich vegetation, resembling a jungle during the summer. All mountains offer wonderful conditions for eco tourism- offering well-preserved nature with rich flora and fauna, natural phenomena and cultural-historic sites. The highest peak on the Balkan Peninsula is on the territory of Bulgaria - Mount Moussala in Rila Mountains.

The Pirin National Park is included in the UNESCO Natural Heritage List with its forests of white and black fir and the huge number of endemites.

Bulgaria is also rich in mineral springs. Most of them are known since ancient times. Time has not obliterated the traces of ancient spa settlements from Thracian and Roman times around the mineral springs such as the settlements of Serdika, Augusta and Pautalia. All over the territory of Bulgaria there are 500 natural springs, some of which have healing waters commensurate with the world famous spa resorts. The most famous Bulgarian spa resorts are Devin, Velingrad, Bankya, Hissar and Sandanski.

Bulgaria has a 378 km coastal line. It is rich in firths, lagoons and vast beaches with fine golden sand.