Bulgaria Holidays

Bulgaria Holidays - Destination Profile

Book a holiday in Bulgaria and you will encounter sandy beaches, mountains and national parks abundant with wildlife. During the Cold War holidays in Bulgaria were predominately taken by the KGB and high-ranking Soviets. A holiday in Bulgaria has a lot to offer and each resort is uniquely different. Sunny Beach is exactly as the name suggests whereas Elenite is ideal for a family holiday in Bulgaria where everything is relatively cheap by British standards. The aptly named Golden Sands is a larger and livelier resort purpose built for holidays in Bulgaria with its sandy beaches, lively promenade and restaurants offering amazing value.

Looking for spectacular sights, fascinating culture and breathtaking natural beauty on your next getaway? Plan a holiday in Bulgaria and discover a true Eastern European gem. Bulgaria's location allows for all types of holidays - from a city break to a beach getaway. And because Bulgaria boasts scenic green landscapes, even the nature enthusiast can indulge in a peaceful holiday retreat.

Fantastic holidays in Bulgaria - any time of year!

Bulgaria boasts countless sights and activities for holidaymakers to enjoy - no matter what time of year you visit.

Seaside resorts along the Black Sea coastline are particularly popular during the summer season, while numerous ski resorts in the mountains of Bulgaria - including Rila, Rodopa and Pirin - attract winter sport enthusiasts during the colder months. However, the country always boasts fantastic opportunities to visit luxurious spas, trek through breathtaking landscapes and explore historical destinations

Hoping to experience Bulgaria's beautiful cities? Visit Sofia - Bulgaria's current capital - and Veliko Turnovo - its former capital from the Middle Ages. You'll also find a range of charming rural towns around Veliko Tarnovo, offering a peaceful escape during your holiday in Bulgaria.

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Holidays in Bulgaria - Things to see

Visitors on holidays to Bulgaria will be overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of things to see, the list below features just a few great things to see when taking a package holiday in Bulgaria.

City of Varna: This is Bulgaria's largest city and most popular beach resort with fantastic golden sandy beaches offering plenty of watersports, cafes and restaurants.

City of Nessebar: One of the oldest cities in Europe and has a unique colour and architecture. Located on a small peninsula in the Black Sea which is linked with the land only by a long and narrow isthmus. It has existed for more than 9,000 years. It emerged as a fortified Thracian settlement; afterwards it was a Greek Polis, then a Roman colony with 2 parts - The Old Town and the New Town.

Zlatni National Park: Located next to the resort of Golden Sands, the Zlatni National Park is home to outstanding beautiful scenery and wildlife.

Village Hospitality: Also in Golden Sands this is a journey through the village of Dolishte and the Botavska Nature Reserve and discover a different side to Bulgaria.

Things to do on a Holiday in Bulgaria

Donkey Safari: You will travel through a quiet village to a place were the traditional drink of Rakia is produced. After that you will travel to an open meadow for a picnic lunch.

Off Road Adventure: Travel around the resort of Sunny Beach in jeeps you will head up into the mountains passing through the Bunardzik region on the way to Cape Emine.

Caving: Bulgaria has over 2,000 caves and over a 100 caving clubs. Bulgarian caving has a long history (from the 19th century) and a caving lover will meet lots of new friends from all ages.

Biking: A popular activity for those on Bulgaria holidays offering an opportunity to experience the lesser known corners of the country in the best possible way. The biking tours are a great adventure that stimulate your mind and body, bikes and guides are available for hire.

Windsurfing: There are few sites that are well known as being windsurfing sites during certain periods of the year. A growing sport in Bulgaria now hosting several windsurfing competitions throughout the year. Generally the best time for windsurfing in Bulgaria is from early spring till late autumn. During the hot summer months the wind is stronger late in the afternoon. However September is considered to be more suitable for high speed lovers as the wind is better. Almost every major holiday resort along the Bulgarian coastline has at least one surfing club, which can offer you equipment and even a few tips if you are beginner.

Eating/Drinking During Bulgaria Holidays

The cuisine is definitely a big attraction for those considering holidays in Bulgaria. The the food is delicious, rich in flavour, spicy and with dishes appealing to everyone. There are an abundance of fresh vegetables, fruits, meats - grilled or served with piquant sauces, mouth watering vegetarian dishes such as "Banitsa" (cheese pie) which simply melts in your mouth. The typically Bulgarian traditional restaurants will tempt you with Shopska salad and chilled grape brandy, stuffed vine leaves or peppers, kavarma the Miller's Way, monastery style hotchpotch, moussaka and kebabs.

Evening entertainment and nightlife is at its most vibrant in Bulgaria's' purpose built resorts with varied nightlife from clubs, bars, folkloric and traditional entertainment. The resorts along the Black sea coast provide lively nightlife with a choice of taverns, bars, night clubs and a casino.

Bulgaria Holiday Weather

Bulgaria's climate is influenced by the Mediterranean and Black Sea with cold wet winters and hot dry summers. Spring (April to mid June) is generally quite mild and summer (mid June to September) is considerably warmer warmer with temperatures reaching the high 20's.

Max Temp C	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Bulgaria	16	24	24	27	29	24	21
London	13	16	20	22	21	19	13
Sunshine Hours	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Bulgaria	9	11	12	12	12	11	9
London	5	6	7	6	6	5	3

Bulgaria Holidays - 5 Day Forecast

Getting Around on Bulgaria Holidays

Taxis: Local taxis are very reasonably priced and are a handy way of getting around in the towns and cities, or reaching places that aren't accessible by public transport. All taxi cabs in the country are yellow and each taxi driver should possess a licence and registration number for identification. They operate at daytime and night time rates.

Buses: The local buses are run by the government and are frequent and inexpensive. Private bus companies run the longer distance routes.

Bulgaria Holidays Shopping

Best buys during holidays in Bulgaria include bags, accessories and other handmade goods. Bring home some Terlitsi, traditional Bulgarian slippers made from wool and decorated with silk.