Bulgaria holidays

With Blue Flag beaches, purpose-built tourist resorts and cities crammed with history, holidays to Bulgaria cater for every need.

A hidden gem

Bulgaria's a bit of an underdog in the holiday department – it's not super well-known, but with its Blue Flag beaches, all-singing, all-dancing tourist resorts and centuries worth of history, it ticks all the right boxes. It's a great all-rounder, catering for families who want a chilled-out break in the sun as much as it takes care of party-goers on the lookout for vibrant nightlife.

Sunny Beach

Sunny Beach is the star of the show here. It has an 18-kilometre-long stretch of soft sand, studded with everything from football pitches and massage huts to fairgrounds and market stalls. The after-dark scene's got plenty of talking points, too – DJ sets and bar crawls will have you dancing into the early hours.

Golden Sands

Golden Sands does exactly what it says on the tin. Set in Bulgaria's wild Varna region, the resort has a Blue Flag beach worthy of the resort’s name and a host of luxury hotels, along with access to some of Bulgaria’s best attractions. You've got highlights like a monastery carved into a cliff, natural thermal springs and the country’s only desert.

Obzor and Nessebar

If you prefer your holidays with a bigger dose of peace and quiet, consider Obzor. Days at this small seaside town revolve around the beach, while evenings usually play out in laid-back restaurants and bars. If history's your top priority, you could head to Nessebar, where you can nosy around the UNESCO-protected old town.

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Facts about Bulgaria

Capital
Sofia
Currency
Bulgarian Lev
(BGN)
Population
7,543,325
Language
Bulgarian
Time zone
GMT +2
Flight duration
3 hours 15 minutes from Gatwick

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