12 Jul 2022
Orebic on the Dubrovnik Riviera offers a wide choice of activities for your family holiday in Croatia.
Why choose Orebic?
Orebic lies on the Peljesac Peninsula halfway between Dubrovnik and Split, easily available from the airports of both, offering a wide choice of activities for your family holiday in Croatia. Orebic boasts some of the finest beaches and lies just beneath the Mount St Ilija, offering spectacular views of the Adriatic Sea. There are walking and hiking opportunities to the surrounding area and a stunning path to a mountain spring and just up to the summit. A wide range of sports facilities, seafood restaurants
11 Jul 2022
Apart from the town of Makarska itself, there are some other picturesque seaside resorts along the Makarska Riviera the on the Croatian coastline. Balkan Holidays offer package Summer Holidays to Baska Voda and Tucepi.
The former fishermen’s village has become one of the most popular destinations of Makarska Riviera. Today, the main industry of Baska Voda is tourism: its first hotel was built in 1936. In 2007, Sunday Times chose Baska Voda one of the Top 20 European seaside destinations, the only one from Croatia.
Its 2km long pebble beach, surrounded by forests, offers a great relaxing experience. Cafés and
19 May 2022
The time that we get to spend with our loved ones alone is precious, so it is important to choose the destination for a couple's trip very carefully.
Nessebar on the Black Sea coast is perfect for this as it blends the charm of traditional Bulgaria with some pristine beaches, as well as good places to try local food and drinks.
So whether you prefer to walk hand in hand along the sand or while exploring the cobbled streets of the old quarter, you are bound to find the holiday destination to suit your romantic needs.
There has been a settlement at Nessebar for 3,000 years, with various
16 May 2022
Established in 1958, the resort of Sunny Beach is situated approximately 42km north of Bourgas & 430km east of the capital city of Sofia. The resort's spectacular 8km long beach has been awarded the prestigious International Blue Flag award, which guarantees that tourists are provided with ecologically clean beaches, water and air to compliment more than 1700 sunny hours from May to October. The soft golden sand of Sunny Beach forms dunes along the beachfront, considered to be a unique natural phenomenon.
The resort has over 100 hotels and more than 130 catering establishments ensuring there is something for every type of guest
11 Apr 2022
Sunny Beach is the perfect destination for a family holiday in Bulgaria, as it has all the things the kids could possibly want, allowing parents to relax and enjoy their stay too.
The hotels and restaurants are so close to the beach, the kids won't be complaining about travelling far at the beginning or end of the day and the resort boasts a Blue Flag, meaning the water quality is good.
Add to this the fact that Sunny Beach has ten hours of sunlight a day during July and August, with average temperatures of 29 degrees C, and you will be dragging the kids back from the beach.
Alternatively, you can
05 Apr 2022
Bulgaria is famous for the mountain ski resorts, clean beaches, ancient monuments, but it is also a popular destination for scuba diving holidays with PADI certified diving centres at the resorts of Golden Sands and Sunny Beach. For experienced divers there are some sunken wrecks, some those of submarines, to discover under the sea along the coastline. In the area of Sozopol, there are some interesting and unspoilt ruins of ancient towns under the sea, such as the remains of Apollonia, a Greek town with artworks and architectural monuments immersed for centuries. The areas of some other ancient ports have old shipwrecks to discover
18 Mar 2022
When it comes to nightlife and apres ski, there is one Bulgarian resort that stands out above all the others. Of course, we're talking about the incredible Borovets, which deserves a gold medal for its nightlife alone. The resort is particularly popular with younger skiers and especially stag dos and hen parties. Bring on the party and we'll find out why exactly.
Join a bar crawl
You've just arrived in Borovets and spent your first day on the slopes. Your legs are aching, but that shouldn't stop you from joining a bar crawl. It's good to get your bearings and meet people as quickly as possible - this is the best way of doing this. Bar
16 Mar 2022
The city of Varna is known as the sea capital of Bulgaria and it is this unofficial title that hints at the reasons that make it a great place to explore while on holiday in the country.
Located in the north east of the nation on the shores of the Black Sea, Varna has all the charm associated with a coastal destination, as well as the historical and cultural attributes of Bulgaria's third largest city.
This means it ticks all the boxes for a family holiday where everyone wants to see and do something different.
Since a town was established on the site in the sixth century, it has acted as a sea port and over the years been in
24 Feb 2022
Planning on visiting Bulgaria for a family holiday soon? Make a splash this summer at Bulgaria's best water parks around Sunny Beach!
You’re in for endless spills and thrills at Sunny Beach’s water parks. Days fly when you’re whooshing down water slides and swimming in wave pools. Between the two water parks in and near Sunny Beach, you’ve got hours of wet and wild fun in store.
Action Aquapark
Spreading across nearly nine acres of lush tropical gardens, Action Aquapark features more than 30 water attractions. Here at Bulgaria’s first water park, the slides will have you screaming as you whizz and
17 Feb 2022
The Rila Monastery is the most revered holy site in Bulgaria, stirring up huge enthusiasm and devotion amongst locals. Everyone who visits is captivated by its beauty, making it an absolute must see for those on holiday in the country.
The approach to the Eastern Orthodox edifice is nothing special. It’s hidden away in a narrow and forested valley in the Rila Mountains, just over 100km from the resort of Borovets. Enter the courtyard however, and be prepared to be overwhelmed by ancient charm.
This is Bulgaria’s largest and best known monastery. It was founded in AD 927 by Ivan Rilski, the leader of a monastic colony of
