22 Apr 2022
Nessebar - A Historic Slice of Heaven
Situated north of Bourgas and south of the Stara Mountain, Nessebar is a Black Sea coastal resort with a rich history dating back some 3000 years. The old part of the city is located on a small piece of terrain linked to the mainland by a narrow neck of land. The new part of the city is situated on the coastline and has grown significantly over recent years creating invisible borders between Nessebar and the surrounding cities and resorts. Established towards the end of the Bronze Age by the ancient Thracians, Nessebar was originally named Melsambria - the city of Melsas, after its creator. During this time, the city was home to two
13 Apr 2022
Dubrovnik III – The Rector’s Palace and Forts
Rector’s Palace (Knezev dvor) The Rector’s Palace, situated text to the Cathedral, used to be the headquarters of the governor of Dubrovnik. It was built in the 15th century, mixing gothic and renaissance styles. The palace houses a museum today. Fort Bokar was built for defence purposes, then it served as a prison. Many of the performances, for example pieces of Shakespeare, are held here. The fort is situated outside the city walls on a 36-metre rock. It used to serve defence purposes, today it hosts cultural events. Construction allegedly took just 3 months to complete around the 14th century. Fort Minceta The most
03 Mar 2022
Discover 3000 Years of History in Ancient Nessebar
Bulgaria is famed for its beautiful Blue Flag beaches, fun resorts and family holidays, yet just around the corner from Sunny Beach, is the ancient port of Nessebar which can claim to be one of the oldest towns in Europe, dating back an impressive 3,000 years. A UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the old quarter of the town has been preserved as a living museum, displaying cobbled streets and the remains of 40 ancient churches from the medieval and other periods in history. The city’s remains, which date mostly from the Hellenistic period, include the acropolis, a temple of Apollo, an agora and a wall from Thracian fortifications.
01 Feb 2022
Duni Royal Resort - Pleasantly Luxurious, Surprisingly Affordable
At the beginning of the 1980's the Bulgarian Government decided to build a holiday village that would be of a first class standard and become a destination the world would want to visit. This dream was realised when in 1986, after years of teamwork between historians and architects, the Duni Royal Resort was built. The plan was prepared by Bulgarian architects and was carried out by the Austrian building company "Rogner". Sprinkled with the charm of a Bulgarian village and it's picturesque location in the bay of Duni, on a nature preserved area, the Duni Royal Resort was designed to resemble the Bulgarian style of past
08 Dec 2020
Why Hvar is the place to be this Summer
 A visit to Hvar this summer will allow you to explore Croatia's best beach life, natural scenery, nightlife and more. Swathes of pebbly beach edging gently into the sea. Intimate bays with old-fashioned fishing boats bobbing beautifully in the water. Stunning Gothic palaces that dominate picturesque town squares and traffic-free streets. These are just three of the reasons why the Croatian island and its eponymous town are the place to be this summer. Charming, charismatic and ever beautiful, Hvar is one of those rare destinations that caters for anyone and everyone. It doesn't matter what you're into, you'll
14 Aug 2020
Visit Dubrovnik Festival this Summer
Dubrovnik, often referred as the Pearl of the Adriatic, is located in Dalmatia, in the southernmost corner of Croatia. Its old town has been a protected World Heritage site since 1994. Dubrovnik has always been the centre of Croatian language and literature, birthplace of numerous famous writers. Dubrovnik was founded in the 7th century BC, when it was called Ragusa and belonged to the Byzantine Empire. Later in history, it had many other “owners”, such as the Kingdom of Hungary, Venice, France, Yugoslavia, and of course Croatia since its independence. One of the most famous attractions is the Dubrovnik Summer Festival,
11 Aug 2020
Lakes and Mountains in Slovenia – The Julian Alps & Triglav
The Julian Alps The Julian Alps, named after Roman emperor Julius Caesar, is a mountain range covering parts of Northern Italy and mainly Slovenia. It contains the highest peak of Slovenia, Triglav, at 2864m, which is also the symbol of Slovenia. A large area within mountain range, containing a number of peaks above 2000m, belongs to Triglav National Park. High mountain hikers can found shelter in a plenty of lodges, and an extensive network of trekking paths helps their way. The Julian Alps have a huge variety of landscapes, offering leisure opportunities for all kinds of visitors, from the beginner hikers to the serious climbers
27 Feb 2020
Happy Baba Marta from Balkan Holidays!
Baba Marta is known as 'Grandma March Day' and is a holiday celebrated in Bulgaria on the 1st day of March. Bulgarians wear an item called a Martenitsa, usually in the form of a wrist band which is woven by binding red and white coloured threads together. The Martenitsa are not only worn on the day to celebrate the holiday but also through the month of March until a stork or a bloomed tree is seen which symbolises warmer weather and good health. The greeting exchanged by Bulgarian's on this day is Chestita Baba Marta (Happy Baba Marta). There are many different beliefs and opinions (even several legends, involving real
10 Sep 2019
Take a peek at Europe's Most Amazing Waterpark...
 At the top of any parent's list when choosing a family holiday destination has surely got to be the entertainment for the kids. Will there be enough for them to do? Is there anything special and unique that the kids would love? Well when it comes to holidays in Golden Sands, these questions are always answered with a confident 'yes'! Although holidays to Golden Sands provide plenty of fun and entertainment for the family as it is, the resort has one extra trick up its sleeve to ensure your family has a holiday to remember. Situated in a beautiful forest on the northwest side of the resort, lies the exquisite Aquapolis
05 Mar 2019
Dubrovnik IV – Other Medieval monuments
Onofrio’s Fountain was built by Onofrio della Cava, a master builder from Naples in 1438, but as most part of Dubrovnik, it got destroyed by the earthquake of 1667. So, the fountain visible today is not the original one. The 16-sided drinking fountain has been an essential part of the city’s water supply network since it construction. It is a magnificent meeting point today, and serves as a real oasis with its cold water for the tired tourists.   The old port of Dubrovnik is a beautiful and tranquil place for relaxation, it was the main port to the town some 400 years ago. The place has a spectacular view to the
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