Useful Info
What is the perfect time to plan you holiday ? The ideal time is highly depending on your program. The low season is characterized by perfect weather for roundtrips without too much visitors in all main places, whereas the high season is perfect for people searching the sun.
Ideal time for Bulgaria
Ideal Time in Summer
Roundtrips = from March to first half June
Roundtrips = from second half September to end of October
Beachweather = June 15 to September 15
Rain = usually 1 week between September 15 – 30
Ideal Time in Winter
Snow = January to first half of March
Climate
With a middle european climate summers are warm and winters are cold. Allowing summer and winter holidays. Average temperature hit 27°C during summer and -4°C during wintertimes. More information on Sinoptik
Change in Bulgaria
The local currency is the Lev. This means you will have to exchange your money. The official rate is 1,95lv = 1€. A rate which you most probably will not find in the resorts. The best rates in the resorts is 1,9lv = 1€. Coins are not accepted
Where to change:
Bank
Reception
Where not to change:
At home
Upon arrival at the airport
Street exchange offices
Stay in Golden Sands
A wide choice of hotels is offered in both seaside resorts. You can choose your own stay or ask us to help you finding the best hotel. With our local knowledge we can certainly assist you to come to the right choice. Whenever you feel the need for our help, please Contact us. Off course are all overnights during our roundtrip are included in the package. We offer as well apartments in Sunny Beach.
Cash or Card
The standard is cash. In restaurants, souvenir shops, bars and discos it is uncommon to pay with credit card. ATM machines are everywhere along the boulevard and city center. Check your costs for international cash withdrawals in your bank before departure. Withdrawing money in exchange offices in the resorts always result in a 10% commission, so always use an ATM.
Why Golden Sands
Along the 378km long coast line there are 2 main resorts. Golden Sands and Sunny Beach. Our personal choice is Golden Sands because of some pleasant advantages:
Average quality hotels is better
Places of interest are nearby
National Park next door
Less concrete, more green
Concentrated resort center
Hotels all close to beach
Pasport & Visa
All EU citizen can enter with just the ID card. If you are a non EU citizen please contact your embassy for correct visa information.
Coming from UK:
Coming from Ireland:
Flights to Bulgaria
Our roundtrip and excursions are without any flight. On request we can help you find and book a flight to Varna as well. A lot of low cost carriers can be found on the internet for you to choice a matching flight. Here are some interesting links:
Kayak
low cost search engine
Flightscanner
low cost flight search engine
Expedia
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