20 Aug 2012
More hot weather with plenty of sunshine to come in the following weeks in Bulgaria. Starting from today (Monday, 20 August) temperatures will be rising with at least 1C each day and towards the end of the week they are expected to reach up to 40C in some parts of the country. Who's to blame for this hot weather? The answer is "Lucifer", the sixth anticyclone from Africa to hit Bulgaria this summer.
In such weather conditions, the best idea is to escape the cities and head over to mountain lakes or the seaside , where you can enjoy the sun, while the breeze keeps you from overheating. Temperature of the water on the Black
06 Aug 2012
After an unforgettable winter season with record snowfall in Bulgaria, it looks like this summer season will be leaving it's mark in the history books too. Yesterday alone (August 7, 2012), saw a total of 37 temperature records in Bulgaria, the National Meteorology and Hydrology Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences has announced.
The warmest place in the country was the Danube city of Ruse with a scorching 41,9C.! The thermometers in Bourgas showed the hottest 7th of August since 1912, with a record breaking 36,5C. Varna beat it's 1963 record and set a new one of 34,6C. The water temperature is around
06 Jun 2012
When you are on a summer holiday to Varna, it is worth it to make a daytrip to the Pobiti Kamani nearby, a rock formation consisting of stone columns between 5 and 7 meters high and filled with sand. The stones look like they are beaten into the ground, hence their name.
The limestone pillars are clustered into seven groups in an 8km line creating a spectacular phenomenon, the origin of which is still not exactly known for scientists. Some theories suggest a mineral origin, some others are based on an organic one.
One way or the other, Pobiti Kamani is a natural phenomenon like no other, and it’s just 18km
25 May 2012
Bulgaria is this year’s best holiday bargain in the new Holiday Costs Barometer of 15 European and mid-haul destinations by Post Office Travel Money. Key findings include that meals, drinks and other tourist staples are cheapest by far in Bulgaria.
For example, the average price for a cup of coffee is £0.71, you can buy a bottle of beer for £1.18, a factor 15 suncream for £8.06 and enjoy a 3 course evening meal for two adults (including one bottle of house wine in a local restaurant) for as little as £23.70.
Find out more about the Post Office Holiday Costs Barometer 2012 results.
18 May 2012
Balkan Holidays is proud to support the unveiling of a new Bulgarian water fountain in Kensington Gardens which is a gift from the Bulgarian community in London for the 2012 Olympic Games. Held under the joint patronage of Prince Kyril Saxe-Coburg-Gotha of Bulgaria, the occasion will be marked by a half day cultural event in Kensington Gardens on the 26th of May 2012.
This will be a great day out for everyone especially families as there is a special kids corner. The day starts at 10:30 with a gentle fun run/walk which will be 2012 metres in distance to celebrate the Olympic Year in London.
The official unveiling ceremony by Prince
09 May 2012
Not very long ago, Bulgarians were just dreaming of golf tourism, but today even multiple major winner Gary Player is one of the designers of Bulgarian golf courses. Balkan Holidays offer a new, improved golf programme for the Summer 2012 season, covering two main golf regions of Bulgaria: Cape Kaliakra by the Black Sea Coast and Bansko in the Pirin Mountains.
Have you ever imagined how it feels swinging a golf club while the beautiful Black Sea roars beneath the cliffs? We can tell you it’s amazing, and we can give you the opportunity to try it for yourself! Fresh air, magnificent setting in a relaxed environment, as
19 Apr 2012
Balkan Holidays are committed to offering you the holiday to match your individual circumstances, should you travel with your family, on your honeymoon or as part of a group.
We have special deals even if your are traveling by yourself. Just look out for our no single supplement deals available at many hotels on selected departures. Singles holidays can be a liberating and rewarding experience and anyone can admit traveling alone even offers a number of advantages. As Henry David Thoreau put it: "The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready."
For more details, see
11 Apr 2012
Book a summer holiday to Sunny Beach in Bulgaria and enjoy the newest attraction, the “Turbolance” waterslide in Action Aquapark!
Action Aquapark spreads oven an area of 36 acres and offers more than 30 water attractions which will keep the whole family entertained throughout the day.
Relax in the Lazy River, Jacuzzi or one of the pools, catch some waves in the king size Wave Pool, have a stroll around geysers, fountains, waterfalls, tunnels and net bridges at the amazing H20 Adventure Island or try out one of the exciting family slides. If you think you are brave enough - try one of the 6 extreme rides in the park: X-Treme, Free
08 Mar 2012
According to the new Post Office Worldwide Holiday Costs Barometer, Bulgaria resort costs are the sixth cheapest among the world's most popular holiday destinations. Having previously featured in the Top 10 for the 2012 edition of the survey, this result shows that the non-euro value for money Bulgaria continues to offer visitors to its shores is still one of the best around.
The annual cost barometer conducted by the Post Office collects prices of eight popular holiday items such as dinner for two, sun cream & refreshments from over 40 destinations worldwide for the report.
For Bulgaria, the increasingly popular resort of
07 Feb 2012
Ski facilities at Bansko have no negative environmental impact on the Pirin National Park as a world heritage site – says the latest report based on checks carried out by UNESCO last year in the resort.
The report also states that the replacement of Bansko ski facilities was carried out in an appropriate manner and they don’t have a negative influence on the value of the world heritage site.
The participants of the monitoring mission held meetings with representatives of the Bulgarian government as well as regional mayors and conducted on-the-spot checks of the replaced ski facilities in the Bansko ski zone.
UNESCO's
