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
08 Feb 2022
It has just been announced that soon travellers returning to the United Kindgom will no longer need to take any tests on their return. For travellers and the travel industry, this is wonderful news! One of the biggest barriers to people booking holidays has been lifted, so now is the time to look back at the last two years and what it’s been like for Balkan Holidays, our partners and of course, our customers.
In January 2020, we began to hear about a virus looming overseas. At the time we didn’t give it too much thought, but it soon spread quickly across the world and by the last week of our 2019/20 ski season, we had to fly
13 Jan 2022
This week, we thought we’d look north, not to the wonderful north of England and Scotland, although those are beautiful parts of the world, but the northern part of Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast!
There are two big cities on Bulgaria’s coastline, there is Bourgas towards the south, where there are various beach resorts including Sunny Beach, Nessebar and Sozopol. Further north is Varna, which is Bulgaria’s second-biggest city. Close to Varna are the beach resorts of Golden Sands, Albena and St Konstantin. It’s fair to say that most British holidaymakers head for Bourgas, staying in Sunny Beach, Nessebar and
17 Dec 2021
A Closer Look at Nessebar
Sunny Beach is the most popular resort on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, however so many people say ‘You must visit Nessebar’ – so we did, and this is what we found..
Nessebar is just round the bay from Sunny Beach, if you stand on the middle of the beach and look across there is Nessebar in all its splendour. To reach there you can catch a boat, bus or taxi, alternatively you can walk along the beach as it curves round into Nessebar itself.
Often referred to as ‘The Pearl of the Black Sea’ it has a rich history stretching back over three thousand years. This
26 Oct 2021
Nothing quite compares to carving on your board or skis down freshly groomed pistes on a sunny crisp morning,taking in the views of the Pirin Mountains and getting a serious adrenaline rush at the same time. Quite frankly, there's no better place to do it than on a Bansko Holiday, without a doubt Bulgaria's most modern ski resort. Here are five reasons why it's the best place to be if you're into the sport.
Location
Situated as it is at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, you're lucky to have a whole UNESCO World Heritage Site to explore at your leisure. Bulgaria's landscape is at its wildest here, and
25 Oct 2021
The Town of Pomorie, a cheap resort in good location
Pomorie, a town with a population of 15 thousand, is halfway between Bourgas and Nessebar / Sunny Beach, about 20 km away from each. It was probably founded in the 5th or 4th century BC, as part of ancient Apollonia, today’s Sozopol.
Apart from the waterfront by the Black Sea, Pomorie has its own lake as well: the saltwater Lake Pomorie is protected, it is the habitat of 215 bird species, and because of its healing power it was called the Holy Lake in ancient times. Many people still visit Pomorie today to get the healing mud treatment, using the mud from the lake in all
09 Jul 2021
Where to go in Bulgaria?
Between its Black Sea beaches, family-friendly ski resorts and wild countryside begging to be explored, Bulgaria has something for all seasons. If you’re in search of ideas of where to go in Bulgaria for a holiday, some of these might inspire you.
Where to go in Bulgaria in summer
Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast beckons with its 378km of coastline. Sunny Beach and Golden Sands give a clue to what to expect from Bulgaria’s coast – plenty of sunshine and soft sandy beaches. If you want to discover Bulgaria’s lively city life along the Black Sea, head to Varna and stroll along the
29 Jan 2020
Britain will leave the EU at 11pm on Friday night after the government’s Withdrawal Agreement Bill received formal assent last week and was ratified by the EU.
The UK will end 47 years of EU membership, but nothing will change until January 2021. Instead, Britain will enter a transition period to allow talks on the new relationship with the EU.
This means that anyone wishing to travel with us this summer will be able to do so with a valid UK passport and enough days remaining on it for your return date. You will not need 6 months remaining until January 2021.
Customers wishing to bring back Tobacco, Alcohol and other goods
07 Sep 2019
Many people are already booking their travel plans for 2019, and have questions about what might happen after 29 March 2019 when the UK leaves the European Union (EU). While the political situation remains uncertain, ABTA has identified actions travellers may wish to take in advance to help avoid unnecessary future disruption.
The information only covers areas where people can take reasonable action or put plans into place now. Areas where the situation is still unclear are not included, but the information will be updated once clarified.
Passports
Check the date your passport
28 Aug 2019
For some, a summer holiday means one thing only: a beautiful beach lapped with warm water under a clear blue sky. And why not - it's not too much to hope that your longed-for break is a hot and sunny one.
While many celebs of the Mediterranean are go-to beach destinations, the Balkans is increasingly popular with those after a slightly different type of seaside escape, where your Sterling will stretch that much further and the weather is simply delightful in summer*.
Bulgaria
Did you know that Bulgaria has a bustling beach scene that’s well-equipped, maturing fast and a real hit throughout summer?
While the capital,
