07 May 2021
Albena in the northern Black Sea coat in Bulgaria, is a perfect place to spend a luxurious holiday. Albena is one of the purpose built resort towns in Bulgaria where even hotels are constructed to allow receiving the most sunlight possible. Balkan Holidays offer a wide range of summer holidays to Albena. Albena is an ideal choice for families with its Aqua Park onsite, entertainment in the hotels and one of the most beautiful beaches in Bulgaria.
Albena
The resort of Albena is set in a scenic forest bay and has a 150m wide and 6km long white sandy beach. The resort is closed from all transit traffic, so you will feel like being in your
30 Apr 2021
Sozopol Holidays
The town of Sozopol in Bulgaria has also got its own unique, interesting atmosphere, similar to Nessebar. Albeit there are no buildings and churches left from the ancient and medieval times, we can still find exciting historical buildings from the 18th and 19th century, and we can spend our days on two beautiful sandy beaches.
The seafront surrounded by cliffs provides an astonishing view, especially when viewed from one of the restaurants built on clifftops. You are not allowed to drive into the city centre of Sozopol; you may leave your car in one of the secure car parks provided. The history of Sozopol dates
23 Apr 2021
Summer Holidays to Varna, Bulgaria
Varna is the seaside or summer capital of Bulgaria, with a population of 351 thousand, and the 3rd biggest city in Bulgaria after Sofia and Plovdiv. The popular summer resort, Golden Sands is 17km from the town centre to the north.
Varna
The city offers more than just the beach and sun: a number of historical monuments and culture make your summer holiday in Bulgaria even more colourful. Varna is one of the oldest cities of Europe, it was founded in 570 BC by the Milethians, but it was populated much earlier than that. The Greek necropolis, discovered in 1972 by accident, can still be seen with its
16 Apr 2021
There’s more to Bulgaria than just unbeatable value for families this summer. As the leading specialist to Bulgaria with over 56 years of experience, here's our list of 8 reasons why we think families will love our resorts this summer.
1. Unbeatable Value
In January 2020, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria was crowned the world’s best value holiday resort by the Post Office. This is the third year running that Sunny Beach has won. For Mum and Dad, a pint of beer costs less than £1; for the kids, a pizza for lunch is £3.
2. Water Parks Galore
The coast in Bulgaria is full of Water Parks, and a day here suits everyone. Low-priced fun and a
28 Jan 2021
Bulgaria is the perfect holiday destination, due to its unique mix of culture, heritage, beaches and low prices, but if this isn't enough to convince you, here are the top five reasons to make it your next destination.
Extensive Sunny Coastline
With no less than 230 miles of coastline on the Black Sea, Bulgaria has plenty of beach-based holiday resorts for visitors to choose from. There are larger ones for those who love the hustle and bustle and smaller options for intimate holidays away from the crowds. The long list of Blue Flag recognised beaches means everyone can be confident of a high level of water
18 Jan 2021
How does spending a night on a Volcanic rock in the Black Sea 5 miles off the coast of Bulgaria? Well, read on for more details…
Return tickets will cost 9 leva (£4) and 6 leva (£2.50) for students and senior citizens, while children under seven and people with disabilities will be able to travel free.
St Anastasia Island is approximately 6.5km south-east of Bourgas, between Cape St Anastasia and Cape Atia. Composed of volcanic rock, the Island is just 0.01 sq km and offers a small guest house and accommodation for those who wish to stay the night. There is also monastic cell accommodation on the island, which hosts the buildings
09 Dec 2020
The older you are the more experienced you get. Balkan Holidays has 56 years of experience in operating the best summer holidays to Bulgaria, and has a range of holidays, Spice of Life for the mature traveller, over the age of 50.
These holidays offer extra activities to help make your time away more special and memorable. Spice of Life packages contain free extras, such as sightseeing and walking tours, use of jacuzzi, folk shows, Bulgarian cuisine evenings and farewell parties. These extras differ by hotel, so check our Spice of Life website for more details.
Spice of Life packages are available in three resorts:
27 Feb 2020
Baba Marta is known as 'Grandma March Day' and is a holiday celebrated in Bulgaria on the 1st day of March. Bulgarians wear an item called a Martenitsa, usually in the form of a wrist band which is woven by binding red and white coloured threads together. The Martenitsa are not only worn on the day to celebrate the holiday but also through the month of March until a stork or a bloomed tree is seen which symbolises warmer weather and good health. The greeting exchanged by Bulgarian's on this day is Chestita Baba Marta (Happy Baba Marta).
There are many different beliefs and opinions (even several legends, involving real
01 Jan 2020
We're pleased to announce Sunny Beach remains Europe's Best Bargain says Post Office Travel Money Report.
Bulgaria's popular Black Sea resort of Sunny Beach has retained the number one spot as the cheapest summer holiday destination according to new research carried out by Post Office Travel Money.
Famous for its clean seawater and golden Blue Flag awarded 8km stretch of beach, Sunny Beach has been attracting holidaymakers from the UK for over half a century as they seek a great value beach resort offering all the necessities for a memorable summer break.
In the latest Holiday Costs Barometer, which is released annually, the value
11 Dec 2019
Research conducted last year by leading experts at a Finnish University and presented to the congress at ITB Berlin proved that those who take holidays are not only healthier but also happier.
Doctor Jessica de Blum conducted the research to determine to what extent holidays have a positive impact on people’s health and well-being. Doctor de Blum discovered in her conclusions that not only do holidays have a beneficial impact on our health, but they also make us happier. According to the results, related to the experiences and personal happiness of groups monitored over a period of time, those who spent their money on concerts, family
