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Holidays in Croatia or Bulgaria offers visitors a chance
to experience two of the most beautiful countries in
Europe. Bulgaria, situated in the heart of the Balkan
Peninsula, is home to some of the finest sandy beaches
and beautiful mountain ranges in Europe with some
outstanding areas of natural beauty. The Black Sea coast
on its east is blessed with fine sandy beaches and a
stunning climate attracting visitors from all over
Europe drawn by the attractive prices. The Bulgarian
mountains which occupy half of the country�s territory,
are easily accessible, and are a prime destination for
both winter and summer tourist activities, including
skiing, hiking, fishing and canoeing. Croatia is the
perfect place for beach holidays, being home to some of
the best EU Blue flag awarded beaches and the unique
Adriatic Sea. It is also a place of breathtaking beauty
and is stepped in history and culture. Situated in the
heart of Europe on the beautiful Adriatic coast
bordering Italy, Slovenia and Hungary, some of its
best-known resort towns are situated along the Dalmatian
coast and includes Dubrovnik, Split, Porec and Trogir,
all of which are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage
List.
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holidays to Croatia and Bulgaria available to book
online so you too can enjoy this wonderful area. Search
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Bulgaria holidays.
Croatia and Bulgaria Hotels
We have a wide range of cheap Croatia and Bulgaria
holidays to suit families, couples, groups and sun
seekers. Whether you are looking for self catering
accommodation, apartments, bed and breakfast hotels, or
a half board or All Inclusive package holiday in Croatia
or Bulgaria, we have the perfect Croatian or Bulgarian
holiday for you. Combine our cheap hotels and flights to
create outstanding value Croatia or Bulgaria package
holidays. Book a cheap holiday to the Croatia or
Bulgaria with Lowcostholidays and have enough money left
to enjoy the following:
RESORTS
Lowcostholidays.com features all the popular resorts in
these countries.
Croatia
: Porec - has become developed from a small fishing
village to an attractive tourist hub with narrow
streets, superb architecture and historic buildings and
monuments. Rovinj - a picturesque Istrian town which is
an oasis of natural beauty. Rabac - is called a "Pearl
of Kvarner bay" due to its white pebble beaches, rich
Mediterranean vegetation and crystal-clear, clean and
translucent sea water, earning it the Blue Flag of
quality in 2002. Novigrad � lies on a peninsula with a
well protected harbour. There is plenty of entertainment
day and night including tennis, watersports, bars,
discos and an open air cinema. Crikvenica - comfortable
hotels and beautiful beaches, three of which carry the
Blue Flag. There are also plenty of sports activities if
you get tired of swimming and sunbathing. Umag � great
beaches, horse riding, cycling, mountain climbing,
sailing, swimming and diving are all available locally.
This town of contrasts sits on an idyllic horseshoe
shaped bay Pula � the largest town and port in Istria
with many cultural and historical sites in the area,
town is close to the sea and superb beach. Medulin -
once a fishing village but today it is a modern tourist
resort, with a wide variety of entertainment ranging
from discotheques open until morning to terraces with
live music. Medulin's unique sandy beach Bijeca, is two
thirds of a mile long and attracts families with young
children. Optaija - one of the top destinations on the
beautiful Adriatic coastline, renowned for its pleasant
climate, crystal clear sea, excellent wines and
gastronomy. Lovran � pretty and peaceful with great
beaches and a laid back atmosphere. Rijeka � has a large
and busy harbour and a wide range of sporting
activities, beautiful scenery and historic buildings.
Dubrovnik � historic city featuring sightseeing,
shopping and sunshine. There are boutique shops,
romantic restaurants, colourful markets and nightclubs
open until dawn. This walled city sits alongside a
rugged coastline with some of the cleanest and clearest
water in Europe.
Bulgaria
: Sveti Vlas Village � an attractive coastal village
with great beach and mountain views. Nessebar �
picturesque old town that has retained its romantic
atmosphere, it also has 2 beaches and is very close to
the Sunny Beach Resort. Sunny Beach � is the largest
resort with the longest and widest strip of beach which
also has a blue flag. Bourgas � has largest sea port in
the country and a unique artistic atmosphere. Golden
Sands � is the largest resort on the Black Sea coast,
plenty of attractions including a casino and the purest
sand in the area. Sunny Day Resort � on a secluded
scenic bay with plenty of attractions including spa
facilities. Varna � a beach resort with calm seas and
many cultural attractions and historical buildings,
museums and art galleries.
BEACHES
Croatia's main tourist attraction has always been its
beaches. The Adriatic coast and islands are lined with
amazing beaches, abounding in natural harbours, with its
countless bays, ports and marinas. The coastline offers
some of Europe�s most beautiful and safest beaches.
Naturist beaches are a popular feature in Croatia. The
beaches along Bulgaria�s Black Sea coastline all face
east ensuring a great view of the sunrise if you are up
early enough. The waters of the Black Sea are calm and
without strong tides, making them ideal for children and
the coastline stretches for nearly 300 miles. Bulgaria�s
beaches are said to be similar to those of its nearby
neighbour, Greece.
SHOPPING
Both Croatia and Bulgaria have an excellent choice of
souvenirs to purchase. Shopping in Croatia tends to be
more expensive than it is in Britain, but the quality of
goods tends to be excellent. Certainly you should be
prepared to spend more on food whilst in Croatia. There
are many department stores for general shopping and
supermarkets for food shopping with boutiques, jewellery
shops and souvenir shops in the centre of all major
cities. Markets are very popular, selling fresh fruit
and vegetables and traditional handicrafts at very
reasonable prices. Souvenirs Traditional handicrafts
like embroidery, woodcarvings and ceramics make good
souvenirs and can be found in shops and local markets
throughout Croatia. Bulgaria has recently had an influx
of new and modern shops which has made shopping a more
pleasant all round experience. Many of the big Western
names in clothes, shoes, cosmetics and electronic goods
can be found and Bulgarian products such as textiles,
wood, ceramic and leather products still represent good
value for money.
NIGHTLIFE
Nightlife can vary in Croatia and you will find anything
from small family run wine bars to pubs, clubs and all
night beach parties. Eating out is delicious and
inexpensive with a huge variety of cuisine to enjoy.
Seafood features on most menus and the wine growing
regions produce some great red and white wines to
accompany meals. Dubrovnik features nightclubs as good
as anywhere in the world. Bulgarian nightlife is
similar; you can party from dusk till dawn if you wish.
There are plenty of clubs, a casino and many
restaurants. Bulgarian nightclubs range from traditional
taverns with Bulgarian folk-music, to loud, and
knocking, discos playing the latest European and
American dance tunes. The big centres like Sophia, Varna
and Bourgas offer the widest range of bars, nightclubs
and casinos. Most bars and cafes stay open until
midnight although there are also numerous bars which
operate until 4 or 5am and even 24 hours a day. The
clubs play music ranging from techno to jazz and rock to
salsa, entrance is cheap and there is no dress code.
INFORMATION
Languages: Croatian and Bulgarian
Currency: Croatian Kuna and Bulgarian Lev
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