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
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:
08 Dec 2020
A visit to Hvar this summer will allow you to explore Croatia's best beach life, natural scenery, nightlife and more.
Swathes of pebbly beach edging gently into the sea. Intimate bays with old-fashioned fishing boats bobbing beautifully in the water. Stunning Gothic palaces that dominate picturesque town squares and traffic-free streets. These are just three of the reasons why the Croatian island and its eponymous town are the place to be this summer.
Charming, charismatic and ever beautiful, Hvar is one of those rare destinations that caters for anyone and everyone. It doesn't matter what you're into, you'll
14 Aug 2020
Dubrovnik, often referred as the Pearl of the Adriatic, is located in Dalmatia, in the southernmost corner of Croatia. Its old town has been a protected World Heritage site since 1994. Dubrovnik has always been the centre of Croatian language and literature, birthplace of numerous famous writers.
Dubrovnik was founded in the 7th century BC, when it was called Ragusa and belonged to the Byzantine Empire. Later in history, it had many other “owners”, such as the Kingdom of Hungary, Venice, France,
Yugoslavia, and of course Croatia since its independence.
One of the most famous attractions is the Dubrovnik Summer Festival,
11 Aug 2020
The Julian Alps
The Julian Alps, named after Roman emperor Julius Caesar, is a mountain range covering parts of Northern Italy and mainly Slovenia. It contains the highest peak of Slovenia, Triglav, at 2864m, which is also the symbol of Slovenia.
A large area within mountain range, containing a number of peaks above 2000m, belongs to Triglav National Park. High mountain hikers can found shelter in a plenty of lodges, and an extensive network of trekking paths helps their way. The Julian Alps have a huge variety of landscapes, offering leisure opportunities for all kinds of visitors, from the beginner hikers to the serious climbers
03 Apr 2020
Balkan Holidays offer an unparalleled range of hotels in the resorts of the Bulgarian Black Sea. Our selection of boutique hotels has some lovely properties to provide great accommodation for your summer holiday in Bulgaria.
Here you can find a few examples for small, friendly hotel in the resort of Sunny Beach. These hotels are popular with our customers and offer great value for money during your summer holiday.
Hotel Orpheus, Sunny Beach
Hotel Orpheus in Sunny Beach is a beautiful hotel offering charming, luxurious and modern accommodation. Situated only 50 metres from the beach, the
26 Mar 2020
Few places are as mind-numbingly unforgettable and extraordinary as Croatia. A journey here isn't something you're likely to forget in a lifetime (or three), and if you're looking for proof, here are our reasons below.
1. Follow in the footsteps of the Starks and Lannisters
There are lots of reasons to visit Croatia, but judging by recent press releases from the nation's tourism office, this will be number one for many of the people flying to Dubrovnik this summer. Unless you've been living with your head underneath a rock for the past half a decade, you'll know this is one of the stunning shooting locations for
