Shocker: Bulgaria Drops from UK Tourists' Cheapest Summer Spots List
In an unexpected turn, Bulgaria and Turkey have been notably absent from the list of the ten cheapest European summer destinations for British tourists
Sofia. Bulgarians made 736.7 thousand trips abroad in August 2018, or an 8.3% increase YoY, according to data of the National Statistical Institute (NSI).
Most Bulgarians travelled for leisure and recreation – 43.4%. The largest number of trips Bulgarians made in August was to: Greece - 195.5 thousand, Turkey – 142.1 thousand, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia – 53.6 thousand, Germany – 47.1 thousand, Romania – 45.9 thousand, Serbia – 45.8 thousand, Italy – 28.6 thousand, Austria – 21.3 thousand, the United Kingdom – 21.0 thousand, France – 18.7 thousand.
In August 2018, 2,240.2 thousand foreigners visited Bulgaria, or 5.4% more than in August 2017. European Union citizens represent the largest relative share – 62.3%, or 5.3% up year-over-year. The number of visitors from Germany was the highest – 287.4 thousand, followed by visitors from Romania – 285.1 thousand, Turkey – 277.1 thousand, Greece – 165.8 thousand, Poland – 114.9 thousand, Russian Federation – 112.6 thousand, Ukraine – 98.8 thousand, the United Kingdom – 82.7 thousand, France – 72.8 thousand, Serbia – 72.8 thousand.
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