Whether you plan ahead or need to book a low-cost, last-minute flight to Bulgaria, Opodo provides sound travel advice to help you book your ideal trip.

As a last-minute traveller, you may not have time to think about activities to make the most of Bulgaria, which is fast emerging as a favoured holiday destination - so why not let us inspire you.

Ten things to do in Bulgaria

1. Take a tip from the ancient inhabitants of Bulgaria and visit one of the country's many natural mineral spas.
2. Visit the Batchkovo Monastery (near Plovdiv). Dating from the 11th century, it holds rare manuscripts and frescoes.
3. Fill up with some delicious kavarma (pork or veal casseroles), shopska salad (with sheep's cheese) or some divine natural yoghurt.
4. See the famous 8th century cliff carving, The Madara Horseman.
5. View the remains of the fortress walls and old city of Pliska, the first capital of Danubian Bulgaria.
6. In early summer, absorb the breathtaking scents and views of The Valley of the Roses, tucked between the Balkan and Sredna Gora mountain ranges.
7. Bring home a martenitsa (a small threaded model of two figures, traditionally exchanged at the start of spring) for someone you love.
8. Find out about the secret life of bears at the Museum of the Bear in Vitosha Nature Park.
9. Go canoeing and kayaking in the See fine examples of Bulgarian iconography at The Crypt in Sofia..
10. See fine examples of Bulgarian iconography at The Crypt in Sofia.