Holidays to Bulgaria

From sunny Black Sea beaches to snowy ski resorts, Bulgaria holidays are brilliant all year round. Always pretty, they’re easy on the purse, too.

Bulgarian Riviera

Forget your usual go-to spot for a classic summer getaway because Bulgaria’s beautiful Black Sea beaches are in a league of their own. With around 250 miles of coastline here, it’s easy to find your dream beach, from Sozopol to Burgas.

And it doesn’t have to be all R&R either, as you can throw in a bit of culture, too. For instance, mix up sun-worshipping with the more traditional kind at Nesebar’s Byzantine churches or Varna’s cathedral with its gold dome hats.

Sofia so good

Chilled and charming, Sofia is a super cool capital. With Roman roots and a recent Soviet past, she’s also a city with a fascinating story or two.

Step into the Red Flat for a glimpse of everyday life in 1980s Bulgaria, or for an immersive taste of Soviet-era Sofia, try a glass of rakiya (a pretty punchy plum or grape brandy) at Raketa Rakia Bar, which is stuffed with Communist memorabilia.

Snow problem

Bulgaria is a proper year-round destination, meaning when beach weather fades, it’s time to hit the slopes! Skiing and snowboarding are the order of the day at resorts like Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo (plus après-ski rakiya, obvs).

Borovets is Bulgaria’s biggest ski resort, with a party scene to match, while in Dobrinishte you’ve not only got gorgeous mountains to play in, but natural hot springs for glorious recovery soaks.

Cheap and cheerful

This Balkan beauty is still one of the best-value holiday destinations in Europe, making cheap Bulgaria holidays extremely popular among travellers seeking sunshine and ski slopes.

Not only do its beach resorts offer bags of value compared to other, traditionally more popular destinations in Europe, but it’s also one of the cheapest places to go skiing.