Even the rain subsided as we made our way over the Balkan range to Plovdiv.
Dating back donkey's years Plovdiv is without doubt one of Bulgaria's most beautiful cities and well worth a visit.
Even though the weather was still a bit moody the views on the way from Lovech over the top of the central Balkan range are breathtaking and its an easy pleasant drive from Lovech
This is the first time I had ever booked a Hostel and I did think Sally would have a fit when I told her but for several reasons we can highly recommend it.
Firstly its bang in the middle of Plovdiv Old Town, secondly it has free secure parking, thirdly it's proper cute and quirkey and last but not least it's rated forth in the world by Lonely Planet.
The staff are very helpful and welcoming and the place is spotless.
We wasted no time in setting out for a walk and finding a nice restaurant for some lunch and a couple of drinks, it did start to thunder again but it didn't last too long and once the sun came out again we wandered off up and down the cobbled streets.
So far today we've had lots to eat and drink and walked for what feels like miles we are here for two days and look forward to tomorrow...
Some random pics.
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| Our Room at the Old Plovdiv Hostel |
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| Lots of curious little staircases and doorways |
Plovdiv looks a great place.. I keep adding to my list of areas to visit when we go , we will never have time to see them all.
ReplyDeletePlovdiv is bigger than what you first think we did quite a lot of walking and still only saw a snapshot but loved every minute of it, the Hostel Old Plovdiv is right in the old town centre and a pleasure to stay at.
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