30 Oct 2024
Kyrenia, with its natural harbour, is a town in tune with the sea. There lies its beauty and charm. For years it has been fought over, but that is all in the past, these days visitors just want to enjoy all that this beautiful town has to offer.
Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful areas of Northern Cyprus. Here, while on summer holidays, you can enjoy an evening on the waterfront, either a stroll along its strand or an evening meal while enjoying breath taking views across the Mediterranean, welcome to Kyrenia.
There are bus services operating between the cities and larger villages but they don't serve all the major
25 Oct 2024
Undiscovered is a term you can genuinely use to describe Northern Cyprus, this is what makes this beautiful part of the Island so charming. Known for its beautiful beaches this is only part of the story, here you will discover fascinating ancient history plus breath taking scenery and nature.
Embrace the Charm of Northern Cyprus’ Sandy Beaches and Rich History
Take time to relax on the numerous sandy beaches, here you can soak up the sun while the warm Mediterranean Sea laps the shore. Then head inland for that history, crafted by thousands of years of different countries and cultures.
As the sun sets its time to enjoy dinner in
25 Oct 2024
Are you dreaming of summer holidays in November?
Famagusta sea resort in Northern Cyprus is famous for its stunning beaches, clear blue waters as well as its history and fascinating culture. Combine all these and it’s easy to see why this wonderful town and resort attracts tourists from all over the world.
Exploring Famagusta’s Iconic Walled City
One of Famagusta's most iconic landmarks is the ancient Walled City, enclosed by impressive Venetian fortifications. Within these walls lies a treasure trove of historical sites, including medieval churches, Ottoman-era architecture, and remnants of its past as a bustling port town.
25 Oct 2024
Have ever been to Kyrenia? This is one of the main tourist cities and most popular resort in Northern Cyprus. The city is lively in summer. We should say that on the island it summer and late spring all over the year. Offering both relaxation for those who need calm days and attractions for those who like their holiday to be an adventure.
Kyrenia, a coastal gem on the northern shores of Cyprus that offers thousands of years of history, beautiful nature and a fascinating culture. These all combine to provide a living testament to the diverse civilisations that have shaped its character.
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08 Oct 2024
We’ve got some great news … snow has fallen on Mount Musala in the Rila Mountains and Vitosha mountains in Bulgaria.
The famous Borovets ski resort is here so snow falling now is really encouraging for the coming season.
The ski resort of Borovets is one of our most popular places, at a height of 1300 metres. It is well-known for all grades of skiers. Here you will find everything needed for a great skiing holiday, lots of skiing (58 km of ski runs), beautiful scenery, a wide variety of winter hotels plus a very lively apres ski scene. These all combine to make Borovets a great choice for all types of skiers, either groups or
23 Jul 2024
In their recent Family Holiday Report, Post Office Travel Money visited beach resorts across Europe and added up 10 items we buy on holiday to find which one is the cheapest. Well it won’t come as a big surprise but Sunny Beach won very comfortably and so it’s official, Sunny Beach is Europe’s cheapest beach resort.
Here are the items the Post Office compared with other Euro beach resorts and here are the prices they paid in Sunny Beach.
Cup of coffee: £1.38
Bottle of beer (in a café/bar): £2.07
Bottle/can of cola: £1.61
Glass of wine: £2.76
1.5 litre bottle of mineral water: £0.69
(bought in a
15 Jun 2024
We all like a bargain don’t we? And this definitely applies to booking a holiday, after all it is one of the major purchases we make each year. As we have been offering great value holidays for 58 years we like to think we know something about the subject and so we’d like to give you some tips about holidaying on a bargain, so here they are…
When to go
There are times during the summer when prices are lower, like June or September. Demand in these months is lower than other times and there’s not so many people in the resorts so if you can, book your holiday for travel in these months, you’ll find the price you pay will
05 Jun 2024
June and July is a great time to take a break from the daily grind and book a holiday to re charge. There are lots of reasons why now (June 2024) is a great time to book a holiday, here are a few of ours…
Low Prices
During June and early July we have some unbeatable deals on our package holidays to Bulgaria with prices starting from around £249! So that’s the main reason, because these prices are the lowest of the summer season! Add to that the very low prices in Bulgaria (this year you can still buy a large beer for about £1!) and you can see what great value a holiday in Bulgaria with Balkan Holidays is.
Beautiful
03 Jan 2024
You’ve been looking forward to your holiday for months and now it’s nearly time to go you need to get stuff done… well because we’re so helpful we’ve compiled a list of things you need. This isn’t a list of absolutely everything you need to take on holiday including toothpaste and undies! It’s what you need to take as a skier. We hope you find this useful, especially if you’re going skiing or snowboarding for the first time…
Clothes for when you’re skiing
When skiing you need waterproof clothes, especially if you’re a beginner as you are bound to take a couple of tumbles so the right outer wear is vital, but you
10 Oct 2023
We’ve been thinking hard about why a skiing holiday to Bulgaria with Balkan Holidays is a great choice. Here are 10 reasons for starters…!
1. Excellent value for money - our ski resorts of Borovets & Bansko offer affordable ski holidays not only with the price of the holiday and ski services but also when you’re on holiday as the cost of living in Bulgaria is so much lower! Plus we offer a low deposit of only £70pp!
2. We offer a huge choice of accommodation - Whether you prefer to be away from it all or in the centre of resort, half board or more independent with self catering, we have a huge
