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
12 Sep 2022
Cavtat is a small, idyllic seaside resort town 15km south of Dubrovnik, one of the southernmost ones in Croatia, with a population of just 2000. This town in Southern Dalmatia has a vary old and rich history, it was founded as Epidaurus in the 6th century B.C. by the Greeks. It became a part of the Roman Empire in 228 B.C., when its name was changed to Epidaurum. Later it got occupied by Byzantine, Ancient Avar and Slavic conquerors, then it was demolished in the 6-7th century A.D. The town got rebuilt in the medieval ages. Its current name comes from the Latin term “Civitas Vetus”, or Old City.
It has become a popular tourist
09 Sep 2022
As Bulgaria’s number one winter resort, Bansko offers a wide selection of restaurants and bars for you to enjoy during your stay. Finding something special amongst such a huge choice can sometimes be a daunting task, so we’ve put together this short list of what we consider some of the best places to eat out in Bansko and help make choosing where to eat out just a little easier...
The Irish Harp
Cuisine: Irish
Joining the Bansko restaurant and bar scene in 2012, Brian and the crew at the Irish Harp have stormed onto the Bansko pub scene and quickly established the Irish Harp as one of the places to try. Serving up a
25 Aug 2022
10 things to do in Sunny Beach
1. Beach It’s not named Sunny Beach for no reason, here we have a 5km long beautiful Sandy beach, perfect for chilling out or enjoying the water sports on offer! Perfect for making memories!
2. Dine out with so many places to eat and with a great price tag too, Sunny Beach is a perfect place to test those taste buds! Fancy dinner with entertainment, then Khans tent is where it’s at!! We’d recommend sampling Banitsa & Shopska salad for sure
3. Shopping Did we mention Sunny Beach wins the best value for money
23 Aug 2022
Brac, also called the island of grapes and olives, with a population of 13,000, is the largest island of Dalmatia. It is also the location of the highest peak of all Adriatic islands: Vidova Gora at 774m above sea level, provides a spectacular view from the top, where all other islands are visible in clear weather.
Brac is famous for its marble, the building material of the White House in Washington, DC. The numerous towns of the island give you varied experiences, such as quiet relaxing holidays, night parties, historical or ancient monuments and cultural entertainments.
Supetar, the town with the highest population of the island
22 Aug 2022
With the cost of so many things increasing we need to look for value for money and savings in everything else we buy, ‘every little helps’ has never been more relevant.
This is where Balkan Holidays and Bulgaria prove our worth! We offer the best value overseas holidays, of that there can be no doubt. Having said that we do recommend you consider booking early for next summer, and by that we mean before this summer season ends, ie by the end of September. The cost of living is a big part of the overall cost of a holiday and here Bulgaria is a winner, local prices are still much lower than other countries and yet again Sunny
26 Jul 2022
Balkan Holidays have fantastic offers for you to spend your summer holiday in Sozopol, Bulgaria.
The history of Sozopol dates back to as far as the ancient Greek times when settlers arrived here with the intention of founding a polis (city-state) on the site, in around 600 BC. According to ancient Greek mythology, the name of the polis was Apollonia, named after Apollon, the God of Music and Poetry.
During the course of history, the city which is now Sozopol was destroyed in multiple occasions: first by the Romans in 72 BC, then in 1453 by Turkish hordes, the latter focusing on destroying all the medieval
15 Jul 2022
4 Amazing Things To Do In Sunny Beach
Big, beautiful and buzzing – Sunny Beach curves around Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast for eight blissful kilometres. With a huge range of water sports, restaurants, nightclubs and excursions, you never run out of things to do in Sunny Beach. Sunny Beach is consistently one of the best value holiday destinations in the world in the Post Office Holiday Costs Report
Hit the beach
Sunny Beach’s sheltered Blue Flag sands are the star of Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast – and the biggest. Families love the soft golden sands, where you can join volleyball games or go
