As the oldest surviving European country, Bulgaria is steeped in 13 centuries of history. This small, picturesque nation enjoys a year-round temperate climate. Villas and apartments nestle alongside world heritage sites, from Pirin National Park to the breathtaking Madara Horseman carving. Try hiking and skiing in the southwest mountains, or explore the small towns surrounding the Danube. Bulgarian properties are an introduction to a thriving culture of festivals, dances and saints' days - all enlivened by a traditional glass of rakia.