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Welcome to FTO
Visitor Information

Located at the foot of the Central Balkan National Park, Karlovo is 147 km from Bulgaria's capital, Sofia, and 56 km from the regional airport, in Plovdiv. The region has good hiking trails and is known for its roses.

 

With a population of 28,000, locals and visitors navigate the region through an extensive network of busses and trains. Bulgaria's currency is the Euro. Hotels average €25-30 per night. The average annual temperatures are 32°F in winter and 73°F in summer.

 

Learn more about the area at Eat Stay Love Bulgaria. FTO thanks ESL for their continued sponsorship of our orphanage, services, and volunteer program.

Join us!

FTO volunteers are individuals and groups who commit to spending anywhere from one week to one lifetime at FTO Bulgaria. We welcome all ages and nationalities to spend time with us to support and further our goals with our orphans and the Karlovo community.

 

Read through our volunteer blogs to get a taste of the opportunities available to volunteers. When you're ready to sign up, email Anton, FTO Bulgaria's co-director, to ask questions and make arrangements for your visit!

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