09 Jan 2018
For the first time in history, a short distance sprint event in a European championship awarded a medal to a Bulgarian sprinter: Ivet Lalova from Sofia.
Ivet, also known as the fastest white woman in the world, ran the 100m sprint in 11.28 seconds and thus took the European title at the European Track and Field Championship in Helsinki.
Elsewhere, in Wimbledon, a Bulgarian tennis player, Tsvetana Pironkova gave Russian title favourite Maria Sharapova a hard time by reeling in the break of serve by which Sharapova had led. Pironkova, a Wimbledon semi-finalist two years ago and quarter-finalist last year, threatened
08 Jan 2018
Bulgaria will be represented by 63 athletes in 17 sports at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
Yordan Yovchev will bear the Bulgarian national flag in the opening ceremony on Friday. The 39-year-old fourfold world champion gymnast has won four Olympian medals in Sydney and Athens, and the London 2012 Games will be his sixth Olympiad. He will be the oldest male gymnast ever to compete in the Olympics, and also the only male representative of artistic gymnastics in the Bulgarian team this year.
The Bulgarian Olympic Team will consist of nine wrestlers, two weightlifters, a men’s volleyball team, one male and one female tennis
14 Dec 2017
The stunning resort of Pamporovo is set at the foot of the Rhodopi Mountains and offers a compact yet modern winter resort that has a unique claim to fame of being the sunniest winter resort in Europe with an average of 240 sunny days per year, making Pamporovo Holidays an ideal destination combining plenty of snow and sunshine for everyone.
Ski holidays to Pamporovo are particularly suited for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders with 37km of marked runs and 25km of cross country trails available as well as an internationally renowned ski school. Excursions are also available from Pamporovo should you choose to take some
03 Nov 2017
You've arrived in Bulgaria, found your resort and unpacked your things. Now you're just sitting down to enjoy your first proper meal in this incredible country when you spot the word 'rakia' on the menu. You are in for a treat, my friend. Here are some reasons why we think you will adore this very special alcoholic drink.
It's never the same...
Rakia is an umbrella term for a delicious fruit brandy that is enjoyed across eastern Europe, but don't be fooled. While the fundamental nature of the drink remains the same, tastes, fruits and even the length of fermentation vary wildly. For example, the rakia
30 Oct 2017
Over 30 travel companies have donated prizes for the Together Forever Big Prize Draw organised by Westoe Travel following the Ariana Grande terror attack.
Based in South Shields, the agency is raising money for the families of its trainee Chloe Rutherford and boyfriend Liam Curry, who died in the attack, in Manchester on May 22.
Travel companies who have given prizes so far include Emirates, which has donated two return UK-Dubai tickets and Balkan Holidays, who has donated a 7 night Summer 2018 package holiday to Bulgaria.
National Holidays is giving away a two-day mystery coach holiday; Superbreak has donated a £100 voucher,
26 Oct 2017
Our new Summer 2018 Main Edition Brochure is now on sale and we’ve packed all this into our brochure just for you...
• The widest choice of holidays to Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia and Montenegro.
• Prices from £199pp - We’ve held our prices on thousands of holidays for next summer.
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• 5% Loyalty Discount for repeat customers.
• Flights from 17 UK airports with low flight supplements.
• Early Bookings Discounts - Save up to
12 Oct 2017
M-tel is probably the biggest Mobile network in Bulgaria and this year it celebrates its 15th anniversary. To help everyone celebrate they have invited some world-known stars including Enrique Iglesias, Sugababes and DJ Sonique who will participate in a free concert fin Bulgaria. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the party so if you are planning a visit to Bulgaria in the next couple of weeks then make sure you fit this one in.
The concert will be held on September 29th in the capital of Bulgaria – Sofia!
Enrique Iglesias has been a great performer following in his dad's steps and has performed for over 15 years, this
06 Oct 2017
Exciting news is coming from one of the top Bulgarian resorts Pamporovo. After the announcements for huge development a couple of years ago of the area, the resort is getting quite the attention.
A high speed quad “Two bridges” (Dvata mosta) was built during the ski season 2015/2016 that services Malina ski area in Pamporovo and provides a link to Snezhanka peak. The 4 seats lift costs approximately 3.8 million euro and is 1 km long. The capacity of the new quad is 2000 people per hour, allowing faster transportation and minimal lines at the slope base.
There are initial plans to
23 Sep 2017
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 lazing on a sun-lounger or swimming in the pool. With this in mind we have carefully put together an amazing selection of excursions to satisfy all tastes and ages. Here are a few of our customers favourite excursions you can look forward to on your next summer holiday to Bulgaria.
1. Day Trip
13 Sep 2017
Ever wondered what to do in a mountain ski resort during the summer? Here is an idea: our Lakes & Mountains Holidays to Borovets offer a wide range of outdoor activities at the mountain resort, for example an exciting day at the Borovets Bike Park. The Bike Park covers more than 20km of marked mountain trails with different levels of difficulty, suitable for beginners and experts.
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The park has a 2400m long downhill trail, and a 14km long family track, the latter takes about 2 hours to complete. And how to get up to the hill with your bike? There is a special equipment on the
