04 Jan 2023
We’ve been telling everyone for years that Bulgaria is a great holiday destination, about how wonderful the weather is, how soft the sandy beaches are, the excellent hotels and of course the low cost of living there.
You would expect that from us, it’s our job! However when Simon Calder, the UK’s leading travel journalist and broadcaster says it, then we feel really chuffed!
When Simon was asked in a television interview last week where to go on holiday for the best deals he replied:
'If you are simply looking for the places where your pound will stretch the furthest when you get there, in
09 Nov 2022
The older you are the more experienced you get. Balkan Holidays has 57 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. Time of Your 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 Time of Your Life website for more details.
Time of Your Life packages are available in Golden
08 Nov 2022
Usually the World Cup and European Championships are held in the summer so we thought it would be good to produce a guide to the best bars in Sunny Beach for watching football in the next time any of the four home nations get to the finals and we can cheer them on in the comfort of a nice bar with some refreshments!
• The Sport Pub
Located near the middle reception area of the Hotel Pomorie towards the western part of the resort, the Sports Bar offers a big screen to watch the game with traditional entertainment such as bingo, quizzes etc. throughout the day and night. You can pick up a large beer for just 3-5 Leva
02 Nov 2022
A lot of people have pre conceptions of Sunny Beach, many people think it’s a party resort and not for them, but when you look a bit further into the resort you find a different side of Sunny Beach, quite a few sides actually.
There is indeed a party scene in Sunny Beach. Flower Street, in the centre of the resort does have bars and clubs where you’ll find the partygoers and it’s great fun. However, when you walk just one street away it’s so much quieter and then you have the rest of this glorious and varied resort to discover and enjoy.
Sunny Beach is a large resort and the vast majority of it is
02 Nov 2022
Our resort reps can arrange a number of exciting excursions and daytrips from your hotel to various parts of the region you are staying in. Our summer holidays to Albena come with a wide choice of excursions, such as Bulgarian folklore nights, visits to Varna Dolphinarium, exciting jeep safaris or visits to a traditional Bulgarian home.
All excursions for your Albena holiday should be booked through your local representative who can provide you with a full excursion programme.
For a taster, here is a list of our weekly excursion schedule, each of them bookable by our representative in
20 Oct 2022
Nessebar is one of those destinations that feels like the complete package. Luxurious hotels and villas are complimented by a vibrant local life and fascinating Old Town. And we haven't even started on the the resort's coastline, which is among the best and most charismatic in Bulgaria.
If there's one thing Nessebar is known for, however, it's history. The town contains a great many links to the past and it's well worth exploring these during your time here. Take a look at our some of our favourites below.
The Church of Saint Sofia
Located in Old Mitropolia, this place of worship was once the centre of an ancient city. A three-naved
13 Oct 2022
Besides the many well known places to visit in Bulgaria such as the Rila Monastery, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia and of course the Black Sea Coast resorts, this diverse and interesting country is also home to numerous hidden gems, less known to the many annual tourists, but just as worth seeing as the main attractions.
Join us now as we take you through 6 of these magical attractions we think you should experience on your next holiday to Bulgaria...
1. Belogradchik Rocks
The stunning Belogradchik Rocks are a group of oddly shaped sandstone and conglomerate rock formations found on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains
03 Oct 2022
Family holidays to Bulgaria can be both an interesting and rewarding experience, especially if you have taken some extra time before travelling to ensure you have considered all the factors important to you and your family on a summer holiday. Whether you are planning your summer holiday to Bulgaria with teenagers or young children, the right choice of resort and accommodation is essential.
Besides the time you spend together as a family, there may be occasions when they will require their own activities and entertainment to continue having fun while giving you a much needed opportunity to relax and unwind during your holiday. With the
15 Sep 2022
The small resort town of Lumbarda, with 1200 inhabitants, lies in a shallow bay on the island of Korcula, 7 km from the town of Korcula. It has its own marina, some Roman ruins, a medieval church and a few villas. Its sandy beaches have made Lumbarda a popular summer destination, especially for those traveling with children.
The main attraction of the island is the grk (greek) wine produced here. The uniqueness of this wine comes from the fact that the Eastern part of the island is actually a yellowish-redish sand bank. Add an enormous amount of sunny hours, and you get the special essence of grk wine. The wine produced from these grapes
12 Sep 2022
Cavtat is a small, idyllic seaside resort town 15km south of Dubrovnik, one of the southernmost ones in Croatia, with a population of just 2000. This town in Southern Dalmatia has a vary old and rich history, it was founded as Epidaurus in the 6th century B.C. by the Greeks. It became a part of the Roman Empire in 228 B.C., when its name was changed to Epidaurum. Later it got occupied by Byzantine, Ancient Avar and Slavic conquerors, then it was demolished in the 6-7th century A.D. The town got rebuilt in the medieval ages. Its current name comes from the Latin term “Civitas Vetus”, or Old City.
It has become a popular tourist