10 Mar 2023
For kids of all sizes and ages a visit, or a few visits, to an aqua park is a ‘must do’ on holiday. When the sun is beating down what better way to spend a day than whizzing down water slides and cooling off in a swimming pool.
Bulgaria has plenty of aqua parks to choose from. There is an aqua park in Sunny Beach, Nessebar and Albena, all offering a fantastic day out. Many hotels have their own aqua park or waterslides, more on those next week.
Sunny Beach - Action Aqua Park
Action Aqua Park is attached to Hotel Aqua Nevis and anyone can use it. It’s a great day out as it has all types of slides. For thrill
23 Nov 2022
Yesterday a Bulgarian photographer put on his twitter feed a picture he had taken of the Belogradchik Fortress in Bulgaria. Nothing unusual about that, although it was a beautiful picture taken by a drone in perfect light…but then Elon Musk tweeted about it and now everyone wants to know more!
The tech billionaire tweeted ‘Pretty sure that was in Elden Ring’, a reference to the very popular computer game set in a fantasy world. This is why people are now interested in the Belogradchik Fortress because there is somewhere where people can visit and experience that is just like a fantasy world, and that place is
09 Nov 2022
Top 10 things to do in Bansko in Winter
First things first it has to be the snow activities that’s why most people head to Bansko in the Winter, with 75km of piste and winner of best ski resort in Bulgaria it’s no surprise customers love a trip to this winter resort!
Apres ski, head to Happy End straight from the mountain, grab the happy hour and rock out to the fantastic live bands!
Join your BH team as they take you down to the neighbouring town of Banya to visit and relax in the outdoor mineral pools, a popular experience not to be missed.
Visit the old town and
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
03 Nov 2022
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 perfecting their ski jumps and throwing snowballs. With this in mind we have carefully put together an amazing selection of excursions to tantalise all tastes and ages. Here are a few of our customers favourite swinter excursions you can look forward to on your next holiday to Bulgaria.
1. Full
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
31 Oct 2022
Being so rich in history, it is hardly surprising that Bulgaria is also a hub for hauntings and scary activities. We have put together our top 3 of the spookiest locations in Bulgaria to visit if you're brave enough... Happy Halloween!
Devil's Bridge, Ardino
Constructed between 1515 and 1518, the Devil’s Bridge is the most stunning of the humpbacked bridges that cross the Arda River in Bulgaria. It was built over a demolished Roman bridge and cuts from the steep slopes of the Rhodope Mountains along an ancient road linking the Aegean Sea and the Northern Thracian Valley.
The reason some locals hesitate to cross over at
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
21 Sep 2022
As a destination, Croatia lays out a feast of unrivaled beauty and a rich history suppressing the appetite for a unique and memorable holiday of anyone who arrives at its door. The crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea stretching from Istria in the north to the Dubrovnik Riviera in the south, give Croatia one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. The modern and vibrant cities of Zagreb, Split and Rijeka reveal architectural marvels during the day and come alive at night with visitors and locals partying the night away together under the bright city lights.
With an ever growing reputation, you may ask what exactly makes
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
