Bulgaria, A Great New Holiday Destination

Whenever we think of the perfect holiday destination, Bulgaria seldom pops up in top position on our wish lists. Having said this, the popularity of Bulgaria as a holiday destination has increased dramatically in recent years, due to the wide range of resorts, easy transport links and cheap cost of living.

Getting to Bulgaria

Transport links to Bulgaria are particularly good. There are four international airports in Bulgaria: Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Bourgas, all of which have regular flights from other capital cities. Flights from London take approximately 3 hours and arrive on a daily basis.

The national carrier for Bulgaria is the recently renamed Bulgaria Air, previously known as Balkan Air Tour. Sofia flights arrive from the UK daily and Varna flights operate at least three times a week.

Those considering flying to Bulgaria should also consider British Airways, as they offer flights from Europe and the United States to both Sofia and Varna. The internal air carrier, Hemus Air, offers link flights between airports and also provides excellent communications, at a reasonable price, with the rest of Europe (London included).

As well as air travel, there are excellent national and international rail links. Most of the trains do travel through Sofia, so it is perfectly feasible for visitors to make their way from the capital to any of the costal resorts, within a matter of a couple of hours.

Despite being a coastal country, Bulgaria does not have an extensive sea transport system in place connecting it to other countries in Europe. Most of the links are with other countries in the Mediterranean basin and Russian ports. Having said this, the commercial ports are highly active and some real bargains can be found.

Legalities

Visiting Bulgaria on holiday should present few difficulties for most standard visits, provided that you do not stay in the country for more than 30 days, in any 6-month period. Residents of the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and EU countries are all included within this rule.

Different Resorts

One of the reasons that Bulgaria has become so popular, as a holiday destination, is due to the wide variety of holiday resorts available. Whilst the coastal resorts have some of the best beaches in Europe, there are also mountain resorts that can offer unrivalled skiing. Combine this with a rich and colourful cultural and historical background and it is easy to see why Bulgaria has become the holiday destination of choice for thousands of holidaymakers.

Costal resorts offer exceptional bathing conditions, golden sands and clean, calm waters, ideal for the younger visitors. As well as a pleasant average temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, the new resorts, being built at an impressive rate, offer luxurious living at rock-bottom prices. For the more active visitors, most resorts have a wide range of sporting and entertainment facilities readily available.

Skiing is also considered world class in Bulgaria, with the season starting in mid December and going all of the way through to May, in some of the higher locations. Bansko is currently the most popular of the skiing resorts combining modern ski technology with rich history, although Borovets should not be overlooked, with over 40km of pistes to choose from. Other picturesque ski resorts include Chepelare and Pamparova.

Other specialist holiday operators make the most of the country’s rich history and include trekking holidays, as well as health spa breaks, as the coastal area is thought to be an excellent area to conduct natural healing.

There is no doubt that whatever your pleasure, you will find a holiday to remember, in Bulgaria. After Bulgaria joins the EU in 2007, it is likely that its infrastructure will improve and yet more people will flood to the country in search of a dream holiday, at a fraction of the price.

Unearth this hidden gem and get in there, fast, before the crowds beat you to it!

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