03 Nov 2017
You've arrived in Bulgaria, found your resort and unpacked your things. Now you're just sitting down to enjoy your first proper meal in this incredible country when you spot the word 'rakia' on the menu. You are in for a treat, my friend. Here are some reasons why we think you will adore this very special alcoholic drink.
It's never the same...
Rakia is an umbrella term for a delicious fruit brandy that is enjoyed across eastern Europe, but don't be fooled. While the fundamental nature of the drink remains the same, tastes, fruits and even the length of fermentation vary wildly. For example, the rakia
23 Sep 2017
Bulgaria is a fascinating country. Steeped in rich cultural history and an abundance of ancient architecture left by its five centuries of Ottoman rule and thousands of years of Bulgarian Empire reign, there certainly is plenty to see and do on your holiday to Bulgaria.
At Balkan Holidays we know not everyone's holiday is complete with just lazing on a sun-lounger or swimming in the pool. With this in mind we have carefully put together an amazing selection of excursions to satisfy all tastes and ages. Here are a few of our customers favourite excursions you can look forward to on your next summer holiday to Bulgaria.
1. Day Trip
13 Sep 2017
Ever wondered what to do in a mountain ski resort during the summer? Here is an idea: our Lakes & Mountains Holidays to Borovets offer a wide range of outdoor activities at the mountain resort, for example an exciting day at the Borovets Bike Park. The Bike Park covers more than 20km of marked mountain trails with different levels of difficulty, suitable for beginners and experts.
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The park has a 2400m long downhill trail, and a 14km long family track, the latter takes about 2 hours to complete. And how to get up to the hill with your bike? There is a special equipment on the
06 Sep 2017
Considering the size of Bulgaria, it's quiet remarkable how much the country has actually given the world. In this article we share with you 5 Bulgarian achievements and records in sports, science, culture and industry that you most likely didn't know about and are sure to surprise you!
1. The woman with the highest jump in the world is a Bulgarian. Olympic and world champion Stefka Kostadinova still holds the world record in the high jump athletic discipline which she set way back in 1987.
2. Bulgaria has the best-quality Internet connection in the world according to a combination of factors including speed, stability
01 Sep 2017
Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Bourgas launched its sixth consecutive festival of sand sculptures last month when it was officially opened with a spectacular live show. The festival is located on a site near the north beach of the city and continues to be a major tourist drawcard since it was opened, raising the possibility that the sculptures could beat the record 120 000 visitors set in 2012.
The now traditional annual sand sculpture festival which was first established in 2008 is a must-see, with enormous sand sculptures made from a special mix of sand and clay which isn't affected by the rain. Worldwide artists from 9 countries
07 Jun 2017
Becici is a summer holiday resort in Montenegro on the Budva Riviera and is practically a sequel to Budva along the road. It has become very popular in recent years, thanks to its fabulous 1800m long beach, covered by coarse sand, and is family-friendly with the accessible sea. The beach of Becici was awarded the Blue Flag and in 1935 won the "Grand Prix" in Paris as the most beautiful beach in Europe.
With several open bars and nightclubs, the night life of Becici is just as entertaining as that of neighbouring Budva, and your hotel can provide various daytrips and other programmes for the day to make your summer holiday
22 May 2017
Find out about some of the best and most popular Bulgarian summer holiday resorts in our two part blog special featuring the stunning beach resorts of both the north and south of this fantastic country. Put your feet up and relax as we kick start part one of the northern resorts with the most popular and well known resort of Golden Sands...
1. GOLDEN SANDS
Escape to a summer holiday by the sea with glorious scenery and wooded hillsides sweeping down to meet one of the world's most beautiful beaches and blue sparkling sea. There is plenty to do by day and by night but if you want to take it easy, the friendly, relaxing atmosphere is
19 May 2017
If you are thinking of going on a Croatia holiday and still not sure where to start from, or if you want to see more than just one resort during your holiday to Croatia, we have the best solution for you: the Adriatic Paradise Cruise. An eight-day trip along the coastline of Croatia on the Adriatic, departing from Split to Dubrovnik and back, giving you an unforgettable experience and as many beautiful beaches packed into a week as possible.
Departing every Saturday throughout the Summer season from mid-May to the end of September, the Adriatic Paradise Cruise takes you on the board of cruiser "Marija Magdalena" from Split to
12 May 2017
On August 1st, the village of Ravadinovo near Sozopol became home to one of Bulgaria’s largest Aqua Parks set on 18 acres of land next to the famous “Love in the Wind” castle.
The Neptun Aqua Park is home to 14 types of water attractions including a whirlwind with intermittent slides and a kamikaze – a nearly plummet slide that is suitable for adrenaline lovers. You can also enjoy two types of Typhoon slides with spiral tubes, organize a race on the slopes of the multi slide, swirl in the tornado or simply relax on the artificial river. In addition to these fantastic attractions, there are also 4 types of pools
05 May 2017
One of the most frequently said comments about Croatia is, 'It will surprise you'. We at Balkan believe this to be very much true, so we've compiled a list of aspects that will simply sweep you off your feet when you venture into this stunning country for the first time.
1. There is Roman architecture here, and plenty of it
People usually go to Rome or Greece to get their fill of Roman architecture, but did you know Croatia has more than its fair share of amphitheaters, palaces, and other structures? Within Split and Pula in particular, you'll find an extraordinary plethora of well-preserved historical wonders that
