Veliko Târnovo
Veliko Târnovo's historic quarter is a true centre of craftsmanship, with genuine blacksmiths, potters and cutlers, among other artisans, still practising…
Must-see shopping in Bulgaria
Sofia
Small, knowledgeable wine shop offering products from a variety of independent producers around the country. The engaging owner is more than happy to…
Sofia
This elegant market hall, opened in 1911, has three floors of shops and cafes. Stalls on the ground floor sell fruit, vegetables, pastries, wine and…
Sofia
The monumental former state department store, built in 1956, is now a confusing warren of stalls selling clothing, jewellery, perfume and candles. It's…
Sofia
This small boutique on bul Vitosha sells a range of locally made, rose-scented beauty products, including rosewater, perfume, colognes, soaps and shampoos.
Veliko Târnovo
Hirsute costumes and scowling wooden masks startle passers-by from the window of this folk store in the thick of Samovodska Charshiya. The shop…
Sofia
Typical Bulgarian souvenirs such as hand-woven rugs, pottery, silver jewellery, woodcarvings and CDs of Bulgarian music are available in this crowded shop…
Veliko Târnovo
A sturdy favourite among locals, expats and tourists, this bookstore at the bottom of the Varosha district is run by an enormously helpful owner and is…
Sofia
Stretching several blocks between ul Ekzarh Yosif and bul Slivnitsa, this is Sofia’s biggest market for fresh produce, meats, fish, cheeses and spices,…
Veliko Târnovo
Lovely hand-painted icons (60 lv to 400 lv) by elder artist Krasimir Ivanov, and detailed ink sketches of old Târnovo (20 lv), are sold at this store…
Sofia
Stylish women's fashions designed by Sofia couturier Mirella Bratova are on display at this little shop, including knitwear, jewellery and accessories.
Sozopol
Set up in an old wooden barn, Gallery Bissera offers a range of local paintings and ceramics, as well as some antique oddments.
Sofia
A popular bookstore chain right in the city centre, with several floors. It sells gifts, toys, music CDs and various book titles in Bulgarian, English and…
Sofia
Offers a selection of foreign-language souvenir books about Bulgaria, as well as guidebooks, maps and music CDs. There's a cafe on the top floor.
Pirin Mountains
Leading Melnik wine producer Damianitza has a shop poised on the main road, shortly after you enter Melnik village. Tastings are free, though they are…
Veliko Târnovo
Peruse handmade silverwork from more than 20 Bulgarian artists at this friendly jewellery shop. Among the glittery wares are moonstone pendants and silver…
Sofia
Sofia's first shopping centre, filled with international brand-name stores and coffee bars. There’s a big supermarket in the basement, and a cinema, IMAX…
Sofia
A small band of souvenir sellers, hawking jewellery, junk, antiques, icons, paintings and the like, set up shop daily to meet the tour buses in the park…
Sofia
Slightly out of the way, near the Akademik Stadium in the eastern Slatina neighbourhood, this shop has an excellent stock of skiing, snowboarding, camping…
Sozopol
Sells contemporary art, jewellery and pottery, as well as souvenir books about Sozopol. The gallery is located in a historic house that sits behind ruins…
Sofia
The best place in town to buy hiking, climbing and camping equipment, including backpacks, tents and sleeping bags.
Veliko Târnovo
Camping, climbing, skiing and cycling gear are on sale at this well-stocked outdoors store.
Veliko Târnovo
The four-floor mall is home to European clothing and sports outlets as well as bowling, a casino and the Arena cinema.
Sofia
One of the better selections of English-, French- and German-language novels, with a little cafe on-site.
Plovdiv
Busy fruit-and-veg market between the old town and the main shopping streets.
