Enjoy Your Holiday in Bulgaria - Our Advice

Money and Banking

We have discovered that you get a better rate of exchange if you bring English notes and exchange them in the local bank. However you will need some Leva before you leave for your taxi and first night out. Most banks are situated near to the Diamant Hotel (its turquoise) on the main street. The main street is behind Hotel Poseidon and runs parallel to the beachfront promenade separated by hotels and restaurants.

Eating Out 

It is amazingly cheap to eat and drink out and you will find that a couple of streets back from the beach is much cheaper than the beachfront bars and restaurants. For example a beer may range from £1 on the beach to 30p a few streets back. Order Bulgarian vodka or Gin – its half the price and just as good.

In the restaurants most of the menus have photographs of the dish which is helpful. Everything is ordered individually, for example if you order meat you have to choose which type of potatoes you want separately.

The range of salads are great as well, and you get large helpings – too much usually for one. It is common for a meal for 4 adults including wine to be around £25-£30 pounds.

It is common to give a 10% or so tip, and with those prices that is never usually a problem.

Shopping 

Lace table-clothsSunny Beach has everything you need for your holiday, but if you are looking for a wider choice of clothes, handbag and shoe shops head to Bourgas where they have a nice pedestrianised shopping street. Top quality leather UK handbags normally £60 in the are only £20 in Bourgas. Shoes are good quality too and a real bargain. Trendy jeans can be bought for around £12. Mens shirts are another good buy and very stylish.

Many of the shops stock a mix of mens, womens and childerns clothing so it always worth going in for a rummage – you may find an original garment meant for you!

You can find a nice selection of glassware and leather goods here too.

Buses And Taxis

One of many transport options in Bulgaria!Try to  agree a price if you do go for a cab – the drivers can spot a tourist a mile off!

At Panorama and Marina View all you have to do is flag one down – a very cheap way to get to downtown Sunny Beach or further into Bourgas.

The bus stops right by Hotel Poseidon at the traffic lights if you are staying there and want to go to Bourgas.

Toilets

Outside of the hotels and apartments you may not find too many nice toilets equal to UK standards unfortunately. Also it is common to pay a small fee to use them. This is about 10 – 30 stotinki which is between 4 – 12 pence! Make sure you have change in your pockets at all times!

We hope these tips are of use to you, and we sincerely hope you enjoy your holiday in Bulgaria.

If you would like to share your own tips, please get in touch.