bulgaria holidays

BULGARIA HOLIDAYS

Bulgaria Holidays are becoming more and more popular, mainly due to the wonderful climate and miles of golden sandy beaches on the coast of the Black Sea. Enjoy the wonderful unspoilt villages and scenery on your bargain holidays Bulgaria.
You will be able to choose from one of the fully packaged Tour Operators’ discount holidays Bulgaria deals or, if you are looking for the most price competitive option, you could opt for tailor-made and create your own bargain package. We can recommend the cheapest flights, and then use our extensive experience and expertise to find the right accommodation for your needs. Cheap holidays Bulgaria are just a few clicks away.

Sun and Golden Beaches, Sunny Beach
4* Half Board, Aug 2008
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In many ways, Bulgaria remains the unknown country of the Balkans. Less newsworthy than the former Yugoslavia, and less heavily touristed than neighbouring Greece and Turkey, it's a place that brings few distinct images to mind. Despite being the site of extensive Black Sea package resorts and the source of several good wines We can give you the peace of mind of not having to worry about any part of your arrangements. We can spare you the considerable time and effort of making price comparisons, as we have already done this, comparing hundreds of flights and hotels to arrive at those that offer the best value. We can arrange resort transfers, or book a private taxi if you prefer; we can arrange airport parking in the U.K. at discounted rates; and we can arrange car hire in resort, again at the best possible price, and Travel Insurance.

Bulgaria Holidays GENERAL INFO
Population: 7.35 million
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +2
Driving side: Drivers drive on the right hand side of the road.
Languages: Bulgarian, Turkish & Romany
Religion: Bulgarian Orthodox 85%
Emergency #: Police: 166, Fire: 160 & Ambulance: 150

TOP DESTINATIONS
Sofia – The capital of Bulgaria, this compact city with its mix of architectural styles was largely rebuilt after WWII. Fortunately not all the beautiful old buildings were destroyed and today all who care to visit can appreciate them.The city’s largest cathedral, Sveta Nedelya, was restored after a 1924 bomb attempt killed most of the cabinet. The 14th century church of St Petka Samardjiiska with its lovely frescoes in the nave is a ‘must see’, so too is the National Museum of History. From churches and mausoleums to fashionable avenues and parks this lovely city has something for everyone.
Nesebar - Once an active trading post, today this little town survives on fishing and tourism. Located on a rocky peninsula connected to the mainland, the cobbled streets are lined with stone and timber houses. Due to its quaintness and relaxed atmosphere, the town is filled with tourists during summer.
Rila Mountains – Having the highest mountain in the Balkan Peninsula, Musala Peak, these mountains are a hiker’s dream. Rila Monastery nestled in a narrow valley 74 miles from Sofia, helped to keep Bulgarian culture alive during the Turkish rule of the area from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The magnificent Church attached to the monastery has three great domes, 1200 frescoes depicting biblical figures and gilded iconostasis depicting biblical scenes.
Veliko Tarnovo – Picturesque houses cling to the cliffs of this university city as the Yantra River winds through a gorge in the city centre. Seeped in history and tradition with its churches, museums and cobble streets, it is also a buzzing and exciting town with its huge student population.

GREAT OUTDOORS
Rodopi Mountains - Home to Bulgaria’s most isolated, ethnically diverse communities, the landscape is spectacular with its gorges, steep rocky slopes, tiered fields and pine forests. The ski resort of Pamporovo is very popular with English and German tourists.

BEACHES
Varvara - Every summer the beach in this tiny fishing community is transformed when artists and alternative lifestylers move onto the fields above to spend their holidays in stick and leaf shelters. Buying their supplies of fish and vegetables from the locals, the beach is turned into a ‘hippie’ party all summer long.

NATIONAL FESTIVALS & HOLIDAYS
Christmas – 25th and 26th December - Religious Bulgarians were forbidden to practise during Communist rule, so they invented a secular celebration on the following day. Since the collapse of Communism the original Christmas Day is now celebrated along with the invented one and nobody seems to be complaining.
Trifon Zarezan – 14th February – Ancient festival of winegrowers. Vines are pruned and sprinkled with wine to ensure a bountiful harvest.
Kukeri – A spring festival celebrated in the Rodopi Mountains, participants wear traditional clothes and masks and perform ancient dances to drive away evil spirits and ask the good spirits for a plentiful harvest.
The Festival of Roses – Celebrated at Kazanlak Karlovo with folk songs and dances on the first Sunday in June, is another festival seeped in ancient history.