With
as much glorious history, beautiful beaches and stunning scenery to
rival any European destination, it's no wonder why Bulgaria is a popular holiday hotspot for sun seekers and winter
sport lovers alike.
Many
of the Bulgarian resorts have undergone dramatic revitalisations over
the last few years, making them a haven for holidaymakers. For those
looking for a summer holiday to Bulgaria, resorts such as Sunny Beach
or Golden Sands offer a wide range of facilities and activities to
keep everyone entertained, from designer shopping to local markets,
quaint seafront tavernas, lavish dining and a range of water sports
like no other, as well as excursions to the ancient city of Varna and
UNESCO protected town of Nessebar. During the summer, Bulgaria boasts
an impressive 130 kilometres (approx. 80 miles) of fine golden sand
and azure blue waters, and with average temperatures of 25 degrees
during the summer, it's sure to be the destination for Summer
2014!
If you're looking for some action packed adrenaline on your ski holiday to Bulgaria, look no further than the resorts of Bansko, Borovets or Pamporovo. Each resort offers impeccable ski and snowboard facilities, but for life off-piste, take a walk in to Bansko's Old Town, with it's cobbled streets and vibrant local charm, or take advantage of the resorts proximity to the stunning capital of Sofia, where you can visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral or the Ivan Vazov National Theatre, as well as the many brilliant shopping opportunities available. With excursions such as night skiing, skidoo's, ice skating, sledding and much more on offer in most of the resorts, topped off with superb aprés-ski pubs and clubs, you will need to book fast to get your place at some of winter's coolest resorts!
One of the main attractions of Bulgaria, besides the amazing value for money holidays, is that it is still a Euro Free Zone, meaning you can still have your perfect summer or winter holiday without having to overspend while in resort. With exchange rates sitting at around 2 Leva to the Pound, it is also a lot more pocket friendly than its Euro Zone neighbours, below is a quick guide to help you budget for your upcoming holiday to Bulgaria.Average Prices Per Person (£ sterling equivalent)
Euro
Zone
|
Bulgaria
|
|
Bottle
of Water
|
1€
(85p)
|
1Lev
(50p)
|
Beer
(local)
|
3€
(£2.50)
|
1.5Lev
(75p)
|
Wine
(bottle)
|
6€
(£5)
|
7Lev
(£3.50)
|
Coffee
|
3€
(£2.50)
|
2Lev
(£1)
|
3
course meal
|
20€
(£17)
|
25Lev
(£12.50)
|
Bucket & Spade
|
4.50€
(£4)
|
5Lev
(£2.50)
|
Car
Hire (3 days)
|
£121
(Pre Booked - Total)
|
£100
(Pre Booked - Total)
|
Car
Hire (7 days)
|
£205
(Pre Booked - Total)
|
£160
(Pre Booked - Total)
|
WINTER
EXTRAS
|
||
Ski
Hire
|
£40
(Pre Booked)
|
£37
(Pre Booked)
|
Lift
Passes
|
£170
(Pre Booked)
|
£100
(Pre Booked)
|
Tuition
(6 Days)
|
£200
(Pre Booked)
|
£74
(Pre Booked)
|
Ski
Boot Hire
|
£30
(Pre Booked)
|
£23
(Pre Booked)
|
So, with amazing prices all around, there really has never been a better time to book your next idyllic getaway with Balkan Holidays!
*Costs sourced December 2013, exchange rates are subject to change
and inflation, correct at time of publishing. Euro = 1.13, Bulgarian
Lev = 2.1. Prices are an average comparison between Les Deux Alps
(France) and Pamporovo for Winter extras and Sunny Beach &
Crete. Balkan Holidays are not a foreign exchange provider and rates
have been sourced from www.exchange-rates.org/currentRates/E/BGN
