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Is the prostitution legalized in Bulgaria?
Prostitution Status: Prostitution is illegal but tolerated. Bulgaria sexual attitudes are fairly liberal. Prostitution is rampant, especially in resort towns and seaports.

Are there prostitutes at seaside resorts Golden Sands, Sunny Beach, Albena and how I can recognize them?
Yes. There are quite a few prostitutes to be found at the beach resorts. You will recognize them, they look like stereotype prostitutes! At night they will also chat you up and ask if you are "looking for company for the night".

How many prostitutes there are in Bulgaria?
Because the prostitution is still illegal there is no official statistics. By one article in Plovdiv newspaper Maritsa, Nov. 2002 (based on pronouncement of Svetlozar Georgiev - expert from NSBOP - national service fighting with organized criminals), in 2002 the number of prostitutes in Bulgaria is 1063 . This number was reported after the police action "Mirage" in 2002 when there was counting of girls from more than 7000 places where sex escort can be found - erotic bars, massage saloons, highways, night bars, clubs for escorts, discko clubs, hotels, etc.