21 Feb 2018
We have recently started a series about one of the most beautiful destinations in Croatia: the Island of Hvar. In the previous part we have given you a general overview about the town of Hvar, now let’s take a look at some of its landmarks!
The Fort of Hvar
The Fort of Hvar is situated on the hilltop in the town of Hvar. It gives a magnificent panoramic view to Hvar and other surrounding islands. It is worth to have a look at during the night, when the darkness and the white city provide a fantastic contrast. The fort was built in the 16th century, and it was restored in 1579, after the explosion of the gunpowder
13 Jan 2018
The reasonable prices, the amazing slopes, the delicious food and the quality entertainment make Bansko one of the finest ski resorts in Europe. People flock there for five good reasons and we have listed them here for you to check out!
1. Skiing
The cause for ski fans to go back to Bansko every season is that it is the perfect place for skiing: cheerful and cheap. The nature and beauty of the resort is so enchanting, people who visit Bansko often recommend the resort as an alternative to France, Austria and Switzerland to everyone they meet once they get home. The scenery from the
14 Dec 2017
The stunning resort of Pamporovo is set at the foot of the Rhodopi Mountains and offers a compact yet modern winter resort that has a unique claim to fame of being the sunniest winter resort in Europe with an average of 240 sunny days per year, making Pamporovo Holidays an ideal destination combining plenty of snow and sunshine for everyone.
Ski holidays to Pamporovo are particularly suited for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders with 37km of marked runs and 25km of cross country trails available as well as an internationally renowned ski school. Excursions are also available from Pamporovo should you choose to take some
06 Oct 2017
Exciting news is coming from one of the top Bulgarian resorts Pamporovo. After the announcements for huge development a couple of years ago of the area, the resort is getting quite the attention.
A high speed quad “Two bridges” (Dvata mosta) was built during the ski season 2015/2016 that services Malina ski area in Pamporovo and provides a link to Snezhanka peak. The 4 seats lift costs approximately 3.8 million euro and is 1 km long. The capacity of the new quad is 2000 people per hour, allowing faster transportation and minimal lines at the slope base.
There are initial plans to
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
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
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
06 Apr 2017
Summer in the UK can be unpredictable, glorious sunshine and picnics in the park one minute, and Earth shattering thunderstorms the next. So, why not grab a slice of the real Mediterranean, and bask in the unrivalled beauty that is Croatia.
With flights from up to 10 UK airports, in to either Pula, Split or the magnificent Dubrovnik, Balkan Holidays is THE choice for Croatian Holidays.
Croatia has also become very popular in recent years for festivals and events, both modern and traditional! With the Sonus Festival on the Island of Pag hotting things up every August - to the Zagreb Wine Weekend providing a sumptuous experience in late
