31 Aug 2018
In our previous article we looked at five out of Bulgaria's nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here are the remaining four.
Pirin National Park
The 274km2 national park has been a world heritage site since 1983. It was founded on the 8th November 1962 in order to protect the forests in high mountains. The national park consists of the Pirin Mountain an its highest peak, Vihren at 2914m, which can be climbed easily and those who make it to the top will be awarded a beautiful view. There are more than 40 other peaks above 2500m, for example the Kutero I and Kutero II, at 2908m and 2906m respectively. The
13 Jul 2018
Holidays to Bulgaria are not just great value due to the package prices but also because of the many excellent value excursions & activities in resort you can enjoy for just a few pounds. Join us now as we take a look at some of the fantastic things you can do on your holiday to Bulgaria for less than £15 per person...
#1 Action Aquapark & Aqua Paradise
Don’t miss the chance for a fun filled family day out with lots of slides and flumes, crazy and lazy rivers, pools and much more sure to give the kids a day to remember. Book your open tickets through your Balkan Holidays rep to save you time and avoid the long queues.
£12
10 Jul 2018
The capital of Croatia, Zagreb has a population of about 800 thousand. It is essentially two cities merged together: the Downtown has broad avenues, spacious squares and secession buildings, while the Uptown has a medieval atmosphere.
Zagreb’s ideal location at the junction of routes connecting Central Europe and the Adriatic has made it an important role in trade and industry, while maintaining its friendly charm and welcoming ambience not many capitals have. It is also only half an hour drive from a popular ski resort, another rarity in Europe.
The most famous building of Zagreb, the Cathedral is situated in the Kaptol
09 Jul 2018
Balkan Holidays’ local resort reps in Bulgaria are always on your disposal to make your summer holiday to Bulgaria more exciting and unforgettable. A wide range of excursions, daytrips, sightseeing trips are available locally.
When on a summer holiday in the Varna region in Bulgaria, such as Golden Sands, our reps can arrange a lovely daytrip to the Dolphinarium in Varna. Varna Dolpinarium is situated in Primorski Park in Varna, and has 40 minute Dolphin Shows where sometimes clowns and actors perform together with the dolphinsa and spectators have the chance to help in feeding the dolphins.
In most Dolphinariums around the world
07 Jun 2018
Bulgaria may be a great sun, sea and sand destination, but it also has its fair share of cultural and historical sites too. Holidaymakers keen to explore some of the surrounding area close to the popular Varna Resort may wish to visit Pobiti Kamani - an ancient stone forest dating back millions of years.
The site's name literally translates as 'hammered stones', as this phenomenon looks as if it has been created by giants driving the rock formations into the ground. In reality, it is not known how the stones, which are across seven kilometres of desert, came about, with many legends having arisen to explain their existence
31 May 2018
Balkan Holidays offer fantastic package holidays to Dubrovnik and its region. We have already written about the landmarks of Dubrovnik and the possible daytrips from Dubrovnik, now let’s have a look at some other points of interest in the area worth a visit.
Demolished during the Yugoslav war, the Dubrovnik Cable Car reopened in 2010 after a thorough refurbishment, taking you to the peak of Mount Srd. The 778 metre journey takes about five minutes and brings you to the top of the hill, 405 metres above sea level, with breathtaking views over the famous Old Town of Dubrovnik and the sea. The upper station has two panoramic terraces
24 May 2018
The eyes of the tennis world are set on London SW19 this week with the start of Wimbledon, the most prestigious Grand Slam of the world. There is one man, born in our stunning destination Split in today’s Croatia, who holds a special record related to The Championships in Wimbledon.
Goran Ivanisevic is the only person to win the men's singles title at Wimbledon having been handed a wild-card entry by the organizing Lawn Tennis Club. After three lost Wimbledon finals in 1992, ‘94 and ’98, he was just recovering from an injury in 2001 and ranked 125th in the world. Without even hoping for a comeback, he was going to be the best
02 May 2018
Dubrovnik has beautiful beaches and landmarks you shouldn’t miss when having a summer holiday to Dubrovnik.
According to the reports of the European Union, Dubrovnik has exceptionally clean beaches. One of the most popular beaches is Banje, a pebble-covered beach in a very good location, with spectacular view to the old town. The beach of St Jakov is also a popular pebble beach, while the biggest beach of Dubrovnik, Lapad is sandy, equipped with showers and changing rooms, and has cafés, restaurants, tennis courts and playgrounds on it, and is surrounded by natural trees, providing a cool shelter against the scorching sun.
01 May 2018
There's nothing worse than standing in line for ages selecting your perfect combination of All Inclusive grub or spending your hard earned cash on that delicious looking Ice-Cream you spotted out of the corner of your eye while walking down the promenade only to have it whisked away in an instant by a rather hench looking seagull.
Well, it turns out that following new research conducted by the University of Exeter, a solution may finally be in sight! And who knew we all had it in us all along... According to the study, the feathered thieves take on average 21 seconds longer to approach your mouth watering snacks when a human is
21 Apr 2018
If you're wondering what culinary delights await you on your visit to Croatia, you've come to the right place! In this article we present you with four delicious, mouth-watering Croatian dishes that we have tried and love. Be sure to look out for and try these heavenly dishes on your next holiday to Croatia.
1. Pasticada
If the description of this traditional meat dish doesn't have your mouth watering, then quite frankly, there's something wrong with you. A hefty joint is taken for marinating - a whole 24 hours before it is cooked - in a sauce of red wine, garlic and various herbs. While it's on the heat, the
