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A real up-and-coming travel destination, Bulgaria is a country that has it all - top ski retreats, exciting cities, fascinating historic attractions and stunning beach resorts. Affordable, varied, sunny and just a three hour flight from London, it's no wonder holidays to Bulgaria are so popular.

One of the most cosmopolitan cities in Eastern Europe, Sofia, Bulgaria's capital, is home to a wealth of historic attractions that evoke the diversity of the region, a thriving art scene and a wild nightlife!

Find out more about holidays to Sofia here.

Beach holidays to Bulgaria...

The Black Sea coast of Bulgaria is fast-becoming a thriving beach destination and is mightily impressive. Bulgarians like to get straight to the point - Sunny Beach and Golden Sands are the most popular resorts, and they are aptly named. Both are blessed with sizzling sunshine and enjoy fine golden sands that meet the warm waters of the Black Sea. Ideal for all - there is plenty of water and theme parks for kids to enjoy, as well as thrilling water sports, while the nightlife in both resorts is really lively and popular with groups of friends. There are many restaurants, bars and clubs to choose from, plus you can always just lounge around the pool with an exotic cocktail.

If you're after a more relaxing experience, the laid-back resort of Elenite can be found in a sheltered Black Sea bay, north of the bustling major resorts. A great choice for families.

Nessebar is the place to go to combine a little culture with your beach holiday in Bulgaria. Known as the 'Pearl of the Black Sea', as well as glorious sunshine and pristine beaches, this gorgeous town enjoys an old-world charm with winding cobbled streets and is home to various fascinating historic ruins and attractions.

Ski holidays to Bulgaria...

Bulgaria is rugged and mountainous, and offers outstanding skiing for beginners and experienced pros alike. Within easy driving distance of Sofia, Borovets is the largest and most popular resort and offers affordable accommodation, consistent snow coverage and plenty of fun winter sports. Ideal for families.

The modern resort of Bansko is nestled in the striking Pirin Mountains and offers many miles of slopes of varying difficulty, cutting-edge facilities and a lively aprÚs-ski scene.

The picturesque resort of Pamorovo is located in the southern Rhodope Mountains and caters for skiers of all levels of experience. The resort is well-known for its fantastic aprÚs-ski scene, yet still retains a family friendly atmosphere.

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