Bulgaria's Black Sea coast stretches for 230 miles and has some of the finest sandy beaches in Europe. The weather is wonderful too with average temperatures around 29 degrees making Bulgaria the perfect choice for your beach holiday.
There's plenty for you to do while you're on holiday. You can relax by the pool or beach, have a day at an aqua parks or taking in local culture on one of our fascinating excursions. Then when the sun goes down you can enjoy a few drinks and dinner at a local restaurant where you'll see just what great value Bulgaria is.
When you book your holiday with Balkan Holidays, the leading specialist tour operator to Bulgaria, you have the biggest choice of holidays and the best prices. We offer a huge choice of hotels and apartments from 2 to 5 star, from self-catering to ultra all inclusive plus flights from your local airport.
What to see and do
From the coastal resorts along the Black Sea Coast to the beauty of the mountain resorts or even a vibrant city break - there is a wide range of things to see and do in Bulgaria. For those who love water sports, we offer scuba diving courses with PADI-qualified dive instructors. Bulgaria is especially proud of its rich history and is proud of its traditions. Bulgaria Holidays give you the opportunity to experience the magic of uplifting Bulgarian folk music and dances, colourful traditional costumes and rituals. During the summer a number of folk and cultural festivals and concerts take place mainly in the towns of Varna, Bourgas and Sozopol.
Water parks
While on holiday in Bulgaria you can visit one of the water parks in the beach resorts. The three biggest water parks are: Action Aqua in
Sunny Beach is located in the Western part of the resort. Aquapolis in
Golden Sands is located in the northwestern part of Golden Sands, on the main road from 'Riviera' to Albena. Aqua Paradise in
Nessebar is situated on area of 30 000 sq. km. to the south of Nessebar on the road to Bourgas.
Food and drink
Because of its geographical position and diverse history, Bulgarian cuisine is a mixture of the Slavonic, Greek and Turkish cuisines. At least one of the following Bulgarian national specialties is a must during your holidays to Bulgaria:
• Shopska salad (diced tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and parsley topped with grated white cheese).
• Tarator (a cold soup of chopped cucumber, walnuts and yogurt) perfect on a hot summer's day.
• Bulgarian white cheese baked with eggs and tomatoes is another favorite.
Other traditional dishes you should consider during your holidays to Bulgaria include kebapche (minced meat rolled into a sausage and grilled), kavarma (individual casseroles of pork or veal, onions and mushrooms), shishkebab, stuffed vine or cabbage leaves, and moussaka. Yogurt too, tastes better in Bulgaria - its country of origin. Bulgaria is home to some excellent locally produced wines and spirits, and nothing can beat a cold Bulgarian beer while relaxing around the pool or in one of the many friendly bars and restaurants.
Eating out in Bulgaria is very popular and affordable. It is widely known that food and drink is a lot cheaper than many other holiday resorts across Europe. Just another example of what great value for money our holidays to Bulgaria can be.
Shopping
Bulgaria is great place for cheap designer clothes, CDs and handbags. Traditional handicrafts such as handmade pottery, jewelery, lace and knitwear can be found in local markets and shops. Excursions to local glass and pottery factories are available through your representative.
Currency
The monetary unit of currency in Bulgaria is the Lev. The current rate is about 2.20 Lev for £1.00 (April 2018). Foreign currency can be exchanged at the airports, banks, exchange bureau's and hotels. Travellers' cheques are no longer accepted. When carrying cash, please inspect all your bank notes before going on your holidays to Bulgaria, as defected, old or marked notes will most probably not be excepted and cannot be exchanged. Scottish notes are not widely accepted and may be subject to lower exchange rates. Credit cards are not widely accepted.
Climate
Bulgaria has average temperatures of 29°C in the summer and basks in over 300 hours of sunshine during the high season.