12 Oct 2021
All around the Balkan Holidays office you can hear cheers of "THE SKI SEASON IS HERE!" as the 13th December 2014 saw Bulgaria transform from summer's must visit beach destination to this winter's coolest place to ski. It is now officially ski season in the Balkans and what a week it has been! With snow already falling across all three resorts, there was definitely a reason to celebrate!
All the stops were pulled out this season in Bansko on opening day with ski legends such as Marc Girardelli, Stephan Eberharter and Petar Popangelov providing the metaphorical "ribbon cutting ceremony" while guests
16 Jul 2021
Six of the best things to do in Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s mix of wild nature and culture is an irresistible one. Come in winter for exhilarating ski holidays in its three mountain ranges, and let Black Sea resorts entice you in the summer. There’s a wide range of things to do in Bulgaria, but these are a good place to start.
Visit Sofia
Bulgaria’s capital dates back to Roman times, and you can see this in the excavated Serdica ruins. Jump forward to the 6th century to find St Sophia Church, which gave the city its name. It’s just next door to the magnificent neo-Byzantine Aleksandar Nevski Cathedral, a riot of
09 Jul 2021
Where to go in Bulgaria?
Between its Black Sea beaches, family-friendly ski resorts and wild countryside begging to be explored, Bulgaria has something for all seasons. If you’re in search of ideas of where to go in Bulgaria for a holiday, some of these might inspire you.
Where to go in Bulgaria in summer
Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast beckons with its 378km of coastline. Sunny Beach and Golden Sands give a clue to what to expect from Bulgaria’s coast – plenty of sunshine and soft sandy beaches. If you want to discover Bulgaria’s lively city life along the Black Sea, head to Varna and stroll along the
25 Jun 2021
Our Top Reasons Why You'll Love Learning to Ski In Bulgaria
You've thought about learning to ski, but you find yourself asking the question "is it for me?". Well, the answer simply has to be YES! Why? Because not only is skiing an incredibly fun hobby that will take you to some of the most breathtaking places, but provided you are in good hands, skiing is also easier to learn and more affordable than most people think.
Not much can compare to the cocktail of positive emotions racing through your body when you find yourself at the bottom of the slope having just completed your very first run. Almost instantly you find
11 Jun 2021
Golden Sands - A Truly Beautiful Beach & Exceptional Hotels
Situated only 18km from Bulgaria's third largest city, Varna, Golden Sands offers visitors a unique holiday experience with a number of first class hotels and one of the very best beaches around. The resort name of Golden Sands was born from an old legend where Pirates dug for vast quantities of gold along the seaside, north of Varna infuriating mother nature. The land then took revenge on the bandits by transforming their gold into wonderful soft sand.
Golden Sands, Bulgaria has developed over the years into a famous international resort and the largest on the
04 Jun 2021
Top 5 Things to See & Do in Sunny Beach
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Your ideal holiday to Sunny Beach may simply be a perfect combination of sunbathing on the soft, golden 8km stretch of beach and swimming in the clean, warm water of the Black Sea however if you are looking for something different to get more out of your Sunny Beach holiday experience than look no further as we have put together a list of the top 5 things to see and do when in Sunny Beach.
1. Day Trip to Nessebar
Neighbouring Sunny Beach, the resort of Nessebar offers a completely
28 May 2021
Total relaxation in Duni, Bulgaria
Book your summer holiday to Duni, the purpose built seaside resort ideally situated in a secluded and picturesque location on one of the longest beaches in Bulgaria.
The holiday city was built as a Bulgarian-Austrian project and was completed in 1987. The resort is surrounded by plenty of cultivated green areas, and has 4 and 5 star accommodation with some 2000 beds in total in beautiful white villas. The resort has a weatlh of facilities onsite inculding entertainment, sports, selection of restaurants and its own private beach area.
We are offering a choice of three high quality hotels in Duni.
21 May 2021
Wine and Rakia - a must on your next visit to Bulgaria
Traditional Bulgarian drinks are grouped into five main categories: wine, beer, distilled and fermented liquors and hot beverages. The most popular member of the distilled liquors group throughout the Balkans and in Bulgaria is rakia. Rakia, the fruit brandy of the Balkan region, is made by distillation of fermented fruits, such as plums, apricots and grapes, however rakia varieties made of other, less commonly used fruits are also available.
After distillation, plum and grape rakia are sometimes mixed with other ingredients, such as herbs, honey, sour cherries and walnuts.
The
14 May 2021
Summer Holidays to Obzor, Bulgaria
Obzor, in the Varna Region, is a cosy little town at the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. It is located a just over 20km north of Sunny Beach, in the foot of the eastern part the mountain range of Stara Planina and between the rivers of Kamchiya and Dvoynitsa, the natural borders of a nature reserve.
Obzor has one of the longest beaches on the Bulgaria Black Sea coast - about 8km of fine, golden colored sand. Here you can enjoy walks, waterslides and pedalo boats and with calm, relatively shallow and warm waters the sea is perfect for swimming.
Obzor has a long history - once a Thracian settlement, it
11 May 2021
When on a summer holiday to Golden Sands, you mustn’t miss some of the attractions of the area. Our resort reps can arrange a number of daytrips from your hotel in Golden Sands, for example an excursion to the old fishing village of Sozopol with its famous wooden houses including a visit to the stunning Ropotamo River.
You can book a tour to the breathtaking Blue Mountains, you can take part in thrilling Jeep safaris, or enjoy leisurely daytime cruises. If you fancy, you can step on another continent in Istanbul. You can spend traditional Bulgarian nights at local villages, attend folklore nights at the renowned Khan’s
