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Gay Bulgaria: a guide to the gay lifestyle of homosexual and lesbian Bulgaria

Gay Bulgaria has a lot more to offer than you would initally imagine.


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You'll be surprised at how much Gay and Lesbian Bulgaria has changed since the fall of communism in 1989.

Homosexuality is legal in Bulgaria and the age of consent is 16, the same age as it is for hetrosexuals. There are quite a few gay clubs and bars (listed below) can be found around Sofia and other major cities.

Gay bulgaria holidays are available and for more information please contact us and ask about your holiday requirements.

Most venues attract a mixed crowd and there are no specific lesbian clubs although you can find a fairly high percentage of lesbians in Bulgaria that frequent some of the listed at the bottom of the page.

Attitudes to Gay and Lesbians in Bulgaria are slowly changing. In 2006, Sofia even hosted the first ever "Mr. Gay Balkans" competition, while Varna hosted "Gay week" in September 2007. Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007, which means it has to comply with all EU human rights standards, including the abolishment of sexual intergration.

Gay Bulgaria however, still has a long way to go.

There are no rights in Bulgarian law regarding marriage or civil unions for homosexual couples. While Bulgaria's European colleagues have been celebrating gay marriages and holding gay pride celebrations for years, Bulgaria still lags behind the times comparatively.

Regardless of all this, Bulgaria and particular its Capital city Sofia, are surprisingly tolerant.

Homosexual couples can generally walk around the cities safe from harassment, as long as they don't put on overt displays of affection.

Find the best priced and friendly accommodation for your stay in Bulgaria

The future of Gay Bulgaria's homosexual and lesbian scene looks very optimistic. More and more gay venues are being opened, especially in the capital - the city of Sofia.

Gay and Lesbian Bulgaria - Bars

Sofia

Exit

8 am - ....16 Lavele Str.+359 887 965026http://www.exit-club.com

Bar Bukowski -NEW-8a,Hristo Bel4ev Str.Men to Men Partyevery thursday, start 21h. enter-freeCome to find you !

  Adonis

10pm - 6am122 Kniaz Boris I Str. (opposite the headquaters of Bulgarian Socialist Party)

  Chillout Cafe

8 am - ...6 Baba Nedelia St, between NDK (National Palace of Culture) and bTV9533504

  Essense

Wed-Sat 9pm - ...29, Alexander Stamboliysky Blvd. (opposite to KFC)+359 89 9998666

  In Da Club

non-stop33 Tsar Samuil Street 

Remi -CLOSED-9 am - 12 pm23 Serdika St (Paralel to Maria Luisa Blvd; between Tsar Simeon Str and Struma Str)089 7844299; 088 9062846

  Sax Club -CLOSED- 21:00 - ..67 Vassil Levski Blvd.

  Why Not?

Mon-Sun 20-04 h31, Alexander Stamboliysky Blvd. (under Capri Pizzeria, opposite to KFC)986 66 30

  Discreet -NEW-Mon -Sat - 9am - 10pm; Sunday - 11am-10pm41-43 Skobelev Blvd (close to "Sesame" Casino and just next door to "Mimoza" Cafe)

Vital Bar

5-7 Alabin Str.02 9871967, 088 8562358 Varna Rosso -NEW-10, Odrin str.PlovdivBassh-CLOSED- 10pm - 6am, every day27 Alexander Batemberg St.

Varna

Alexander

Monday - Saturday, 10pm - morningCherno More Hotel, Cascade Complex, Kniaz Boris I Str.,http://www.alexander-mixclub.comPlovdiv

  Caligula

Monday-Sunday 11pm - 8am30 Alexander Batenberg St.032/626867

The biggest party gay disco in Bulgaria. It's located on the central pedestrian main -Alexander Batemberg street. Every night there is three part show programme strating at 1,3 and 5 pm.Sofia

Exit

8 am - ....16 Lavele Str.+359 887 965026http://www.exit-club.comBlack Sea Resorts

Kamchia ResortThe Gay Friendly summer resort of Bulgariawww.kamchia.net

Mountain Resorts  

Rila Lodge Guest House

A bed and breakfast guest house in a village close to the ski resort of Borovetswww.rilalodge.com



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