Pet Travel Tips for Sofia

Sofia is one of the most affordable EU capitals for travelling with a dog: a compact centre walkable in a day, free pets in carriers on every metro, two 24/7 emergency hospitals, and the Vitosha massif at the city's edge. The two things to plan around are the strict leash-and-muzzle rule on transport for large dogs, and the very cold winters from December to February. The tips below cover the rules visitors actually run into.