Montenegro or Bulgaria? What is better to choose for a holiday Holidays in Bulgaria and Montenegro.
Russia has been friends with the states that were previously part of the socialist camp for more than one decade, considering them friends, comrades and, in general, our Slavic brothers. In particular, and because of this, many parents choose seemingly safe and comfortable Montenegro, Croatia or Bulgaria for holidays with their children. However, when planning a vacation here, you need to be prepared for the fact that the situation may not be as rosy as it seems at first glance and as travel companies are trying to present it. In order for your vacation to leave only pleasant memories and the expenses not to be in vain, it is worth familiarizing yourself in advance with popular misconceptions about these countries.
Each of these three countries is good in its own way. For example, in Bulgaria tourism is mostly focused specifically on children's holidays. That is why here the baby will have fun and comfort, and parents will not have to constantly think about how and how to entertain their beloved child. There is a dolphinarium, several water parks, a wide variety of animations available, as well as hundreds, or even thousands, of vacationing peers for children and teenagers. However, this country is not particularly distinguished by its natural resources, and every year there are more and more hotels and resorts here and less and less plants and green areas. Although for children this is probably not significant when there are slides and pools.
Those who like to relax in nature, but in civilized conditions and with all the amenities, should pay attention to Croatia and Montenegro. In these countries you can enjoy not only picturesque nature reserves, waterfalls, lakes and islands, but also an excellently developed tourist infrastructure. By the way, you don’t have to travel far to enjoy the beauty - literally at every step outside the hotel territory there are monuments protected by UNESCO.
Main myths and their debunking
The main myth is that both Croatia and Bulgaria offer tourists with children the same level of holiday. As tourism business experts say, in reality this is not entirely true. In Bulgaria, resorts are much simpler and cheaper, while in Croatia the predominant hotels are not the most luxurious, but are as close as possible to European standards. Everything here is permeated with European calm and sometimes indifference, in contrast to the sincere and homely hospitable Bulgaria. However, at Bulgarian resorts, vacationers will sometimes be haunted by the feeling of the Soviet past, and this is especially true for 3* hotels.
The second myth concerns the lack of soft sand beaches in Croatia. In reality, there are sandy beaches in this country, but there are quite a few of them, and not everyone can tell where they are. That is why, when going to this country with a child and hoping to soak up the warm sand rather than walk on small pebbles, it is worth expressing this wish to the tour operator and asking about the availability of such beaches near the hotel.
Another myth concerns the similarity of the climate of Montenegro, Croatia and Bulgaria. Despite the fact that all these countries are very comfortable in terms of weather conditions for holidays with children, the climate in them still differs. In the southern part of Croatia and Montenegro it is always more humid and quite hot than in the northern part of these countries and in the Bulgarian resorts. This should be especially taken into account if the child has health problems. The optimal conditions for holidaymakers with poor health will be the climatic zones of northern Croatia and most of Bulgaria.
Those who equate these countries, saying that they are equally good for holidays with children, are also not entirely right. As mentioned above, the infrastructure for children's recreation is best developed in Bulgaria, while neither Croatia nor Montenegro currently has a single full-fledged water amusement park, except for a couple of mini-water parks at hotels. Also in these countries there is clearly a lack of dolphinariums, amusement parks, and zoos. Although these countries, in turn, are famous for their delightful nature reserves, architectural monuments and wonderful clean air.
Finally, when choosing a country for a holiday with a child, it is worth keeping in mind that the all inclusive system in Croatia or Bulgaria is not always similar to this system in Turkey or Egypt. In fact, it turns out that when choosing all-inclusive hotels in Bulgaria, parents will most likely be unpleasantly surprised already at the first breakfast by the meagerness of the diet. For the same money you can get much more pleasure and variety of dishes in local cafes and restaurants. A similar situation arises in Montenegro and Croatia, where, having paid for a full meal plan, a family risks not getting the variety and abundance of dishes and desserts that are typical of European and Turkish hotels.
Visa regime
Of the three countries mentioned, a visa is not required only to enter Montenegro. The main thing here is that the passport expires no earlier than three months after the end of the trip. Despite the fact that some loyal border guards may close their eyes and not notice that one of the family members’ passport is almost out, it is better not to take risks with such things. To visit Croatia, tourists from Russia need a visa. Today (summer 2750-0_bgblur_014) this country is a member of the EU, but is not a party to the Schengen agreement, so it will not be possible to enter the Schengen zone with a Croatian visa. You can apply for a visa to Croatia through a travel agency or independently through the Consulate of this country. To do this, you will need to fill out forms and provide the necessary documents. Among other things, for minor children you will need to provide a copy of the birth certificate, as well as a notarized permission if the child is flying on vacation without parents, accompanied by third parties. You can get a visa through a travel agency in about seven working days, and on your own in five days plus a few days to send documents. Urgent visas can be processed within three working days. The cost of a Croatian visa is now 65 euros (about 3,090 rubles) for tourists over six years of age when applying through travel agencies, 54 euros (about 2,567 rubles) when applying through the Consulate.
As for Bulgaria, tourists can obtain a visa to this sunny country in about five working days. Here you need to remember about such a moment as the human factor. In the midst of holidays, consular employees are usually overwhelmed with work and sometimes errors occur with the preparation of documents. That is why it makes sense to plan to receive passports with visas at least three days before departure, so that you have time to correct possible typos and inconsistencies. As practice shows, a refusal of a Bulgarian visa is possible if not only the mother and child, but also the baby’s nanny goes to Bulgaria. In this case, you will have to contact the consul and confirm that the accompanying person is not a potential emigrant. A formalized employment contract will help here.
Are tours to “children’s” countries possible?
As for the “star rating” of hotels, then, of course, the most entertainment will be in 5* hotels, where the service is better, the rooms are more spacious, etc. However, some tourists with small and hyperactive children deliberately refuse to vacation in such luxury hotels, so as not to spend the entire vacation monitoring the child, making sure that he does not paint the leather sofas or spill juice on expensive carpets. Of course, hotels that accept children are ready for any tricks of the little guests and most likely they will not recover anything from the parents for the damage caused, but there is also little pleasant in such situations. That is why it is recommended to choose good four-star hotels. By the way, when choosing a place to stay, you need to pay attention to the note in the reservation system whether the hotel accepts children. In addition, it is worth remembering that in Europeanized Croatia the level of hotel service is an order of magnitude higher than in Bulgaria. Croatia is very reminiscent of punctual Europe, and Montenegro is more like our native, cozy and relaxed Crimea.
Montenegro and Bulgaria, located on opposite sides of the Balkan Peninsula, are quite popular holiday destinations among Russian tourists. Where is it better to relax: in Montenegro or Bulgaria? It is not difficult to answer this question, because these countries are very different from each other. Below we will compare them and help you decide where it is better to relax: in Montenegro or Bulgaria.
Visa
Russians need a visa to visit Bulgaria, but not to visit Montenegro. So in this regard, Montenegro is a more attractive option, although obtaining a visa to Bulgaria is not difficult. And its cost is not very high.
Weather
Montenegro offers slightly warmer weather than Bulgaria. The holiday season here lasts until the end of September, while in Bulgaria there are very few tourists already in mid-September. It is also worth noting that the sea water in Montenegro is warmer than in Bulgaria, although in summer some of Bulgaria's shallow beaches offer quite warm water.
Sea
Since we are talking about the sea, it is also worth saying that Montenegro is washed by the Adriatic Sea, and Bulgaria by the Black Sea. For some tourists, this is an important point from a psychological point of view, since the Black Sea is considered to be “ours” (after all, Sochi and other resorts in the Krasnodar Territory are washed by the Black Sea), while the Adriatic Sea is completely “foreign”.
As we said above, the Adriatic Sea is generally warmer than the Black Sea.
Tours
On average, the cost of tours to Bulgaria is slightly cheaper than the cost of tours to Montenegro. This is mainly due to cheaper airfares. Still, the flight to Bulgaria is noticeably closer than to Montenegro.
Different tour operators sell tours to both countries. You can buy a tour to Bulgaria or Montenegro with both regular and charter flights.
Beaches
It is safe to say that the beaches of Montenegro are more beautiful and more varied than the beaches in Bulgaria, where long sandy beaches mainly predominate. However, the beaches in Bulgaria are better suited for families with children, as they are covered with soft sand and are generally quite wide. There are not many long and wide sandy beaches in Montenegro.
Hotels
Bulgaria has noticeably more all-inclusive hotels than Montenegro. Basically, these hotels are located right on the seashore and have a compact territory of their own. There are also all-inclusive hotels in Montenegro, but there are much fewer of them, and they are not always located right on the seashore.
If you don't need the all-inclusive concept and are looking for a simple hotel where you can spend the night and relax between excursions and walks, then you will find many suitable hotels in Montenegro and Bulgaria.
Excursions
If the main purpose of your trip abroad is to visit some beautiful places, then I would recommend going to Montenegro. Although Bulgaria also has many beautiful natural sites and interesting historical buildings, they are not as grandiose as similar sites in Montenegro. The Bay of Kotor in Montenegro alone is worth something.
Let us add that from Bulgaria you can go on excursions to neighboring countries (Romania and Turkey), and from Montenegro you can go on excursions to Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Conclusion
In my opinion, Bulgaria is better for an all-inclusive beach holiday. This country is especially suitable for tourists with children. Montenegro, in turn, is better suited for those who like to travel a lot around the country, explore beautiful places, and take photographs.
However, it is worth adding that it is important to pay attention not only to the choice of a country, but also to the choice of the most suitable resort in this country.
Hello, forum users, I am interested in one question. Last year we had a family holiday in Albena, Bulgaria. I didn’t like either the holiday, or Bulgaria, or Albena itself. This year we are going to Montenegro. On the forum I read a lot of unflattering reviews about it and in terms of price it is more expensive than Bulgaria. Is Montenegro very different from Bulgaria, I mean in terms of service, hotels, beaches, cuisine and conditions for children. Their nature is different, as I understand it.
And where would you recommend to relax with a 3-year-old child (beach holiday), except Montenegro, Bulgaria, Turkey and Egypt. In advance Senkyu.
I can also recommend Cyprus.
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In terms of service - more expensive, in terms of quality of service - very ambiguous - like our South in the 90s.
As for hotels - now, thanks to the hype of the last three or four years (such as visa-free entry, “...they love us there,” etc.), prices are completely inadequate (hotel holidays).
The cuisine is South Slavic cuisine - a lot of grilled meat. Fish is quite expensive.
On the beaches - in Bulgaria - sand, in Montenegro - pebbles/small pebbles. For children - the best beach in Bulgaria; but in Montenegro there is the purest water (unless in places where vacationers gather) and the Adriatic.
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Thank you, of course, Vladimir67, for your comprehensive answer about Montenegro. But regarding Spain, the question was not actually asked to you and it is not for you to discuss it. I don't think I did anything very unsavory by asking this question. Be more positive, after all, we communicate on the forum.
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Wherever there are good sandy beaches)
In Europe these are Spain, Greece and Cyprus. As you were advised above.
Calmly study the reviews and forums for these countries and choose. Fortunately, there is still plenty of time before summer.
Regarding Montenegro, Vladimir noted everything correctly.
Good luck!
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We went to Bulgaria for two years in a row. On a sunny day. In general, I think that on the entire coast this is the only place where it’s worth going on vacation. Now it seems that there are a couple more good hotels near Burgas, but they are more focused on adult SPA holidays.
Montenegro, IHMO, like Croatia, is good for children with obvious bronchopulmonary and allergic problems. It’s wonderful to breathe there and everything that came out at home passes through.
If you need the sea as such, then these two countries are not very suitable - rocky beaches, cold sea, unstable weather even during the peak season.
From the “seas” I was in Spain (I didn’t like it at all), Turkey (good, but eternal infections in hotels), Egypt (possible problems with the gastrointestinal tract, so you constantly have to think about what you are eating and drinking), Bulgaria (liked it), Croatia (average due to the reasons listed above), Cyprus (I wouldn’t go there with a child, it’s not green), Crete (there are excellent sandy beaches on the southern coast, but to get to them you need to drive more than 2 hours along the serpentine road, on the northern part there are sandy beaches) you need to look for beaches, but they are very good), Tunisia (it’s worth going in September).
I’m going to Balaton myself this year. We decided to change the sea to a lake.
Quote: I agree about the beaches of Montenegro, mostly pebbles turning into coarse sand, but as for the sea and the weather, it’s complete nonsense. During the season, the sea is warm, the water is clear, and the weather is excellent.
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Yah? I spent July 5 to August 19, 2005 in Cavtat. Croatia. The border of Montenegro is a little more than 25 km. The water on July 5 was +18, on August 19 +20. “Warm” water was about +24 for one week in early August, when the air temperature was +33, the rest of the time the water was like in the Atlantic +22 at best. During this month and a half, it rained three times and the temperature dropped to +10. Would you like to bet?
For two years in a row, in July 2007 and June 2008, the water in the Black Sea (Bulgaria) was +24 +26 (did not fall below 23), the only rain was in June and the temperature did not drop that much. The climate in Bulgaria is much more stable - it was always warm. Maximum light blouse in the evening. In Croatia I wanted to put on a jacket.
From July 5 to July 19, 2008 rested in Budva. The water temperature was no lower than +24, the air temperature for two weeks never dropped below +30. Once there was a dry thunderstorm and that was at night. There was never any rain. The guides complained that this weather had been like this since mid-June .Bet?
Natashashushechka! In Boka, near the Island of Flowers, the water temperature was 27 already in mid-June! True, this is not an indicator, because The water is always warmer there. In August the heat was terrible (for me), 38, we went to the mountains to recover, it was 29 there))). Water - accordingly. On September 10th there were a lot of people on the beaches, the water was also very warm. The last time I swam last year was on October 5th at Mogren, the water was 23 degrees.
Last year is not an indicator at all - all of Europe has been on fire since mid-July. If you remember what a nightmare it was.
I was in Montenegro and Croatia in early September 2007. It was warm for several days, and then it was very cool - we wore jackets. Most of my friends say that they also had a very cool holiday in Montenegro.
Your 2 weeks, sorry, are not an indicator - I spent 1.5 months in Croatia and a little more than a month each time in Bulgaria. Therefore, I believe that my observations are more objective. Although, again, it doesn’t change from year to year, and the climate changes.
In general, the climate in both Croatia and Montenegro is considered very moderate. Those who can't stand the heat go there to relax.
Thank you all for the answers and interesting discussion; as they say, truth is born in dispute. As I understand it, the climate and nature in Montenegro can please us, but the beaches are unlikely. Are there sandy beaches anywhere in Montenegro? What resort and hotels do you recommend so that there are conditions for the child and for young parents to go somewhere, we are going with a nanny.
Quote: Where? On the coast? Then why deny the obvious - the climate is not stable. There will be no guaranteed heat like in Greece or Turkey. Even in Bulgaria it is more stable.
Well, or there is another option - you and I have a different concept of heat - for me, for the sea, air below 25 is cold. I won't go swimming.
We have been friends with the countries of the former socialist camp for many decades and we think that we know our Slavic brothers inside and out. However, when the whole family goes on vacation to Bulgaria, Croatia or Montenegro, you need to be prepared for the fact that the situation there has changed somewhat and not quite as we imagine. To ensure that your expectations are justified and your vacation costs do not seem in vain, it is better to familiarize yourself with generally accepted misconceptions in advance.
Each of the three named countries of the former socialist camp is good in its own way. In Bulgaria, the tourism infrastructure is focused on children's holidays. Here you will find a dolphinarium, water parks, a variety of animation, and a bunch of peers for your children. However, this country clearly does not shine with natural resources. Moreover, every year the number of hotels is growing, and the number of plants is becoming smaller. Although, you must admit, this is not the most important thing for children.
For those who prefer to relax in civilized conditions, but in nature, there is a direct route to Montenegro and Croatia. There are not only state-protected nature reserves, beautiful lakes, waterfalls, islands, but also well-equipped places for walks with the whole family. Moreover, you don’t have to go far - every step outside the hotel territory is a monument protected by UNESCO.
The obvious is not a fact
Rimma Yanushkevich, General Director of the First Network of Specialized Travel Agencies “Travel with a Child,” told us about the myths that have developed over decades about holidays in Bulgaria, Croatia and Montenegro.
Myth 1. Croatia and Bulgaria offer the same level of holiday.
Reality. This is wrong. Resorts in Bulgaria are simpler and cheaper than in Croatia, where there are resorts that are not luxurious, but close to European standards. Everything here is permeated with European calm and indifference. But in Bulgaria, the feeling of “sovietness” will periodically haunt you from time to time. Therefore, it is impossible to put an equal sign between three-star hotels in Bulgaria and Croatia.
Myth 2. There are no sandy beaches in Croatia.
Reality. They exist, but they are few, and not every specialist knows where they are. Meanwhile, tourists, getting acquainted with the avenues, often mistake pebble beaches for sandy ones and vice versa. Therefore, it is worth discussing your wishes with the tour operator in advance and clarifying its capabilities.
Myth 3. Croatia, Bulgaria and Montenegro are similar in climatic conditions.
Reality. This is not entirely true. In Montenegro and southern Croatia, the climate is more humid and hot than in the north of these countries and in Bulgaria. It must be kept in mind that for children who have health problems, this is not the best option. The climatic conditions of Bulgaria and northern Croatia are more suitable for people with poor health.
Myth 4. Croatia, Bulgaria and Montenegro are equally good for holidays with children.
Reality. As we have already noted, children's services are best developed in Bulgaria. In Croatia and Montenegro there is not a single full-fledged water park (a couple of small slides in front of the hotels do not count), zoos, amusement parks or dolphinariums. But these two countries can boast of untouched nature reserves, clean air and architectural monuments.
Myth 5. “All inclusive” in Montenegro, Croatia and Bulgaria is equivalent to this service in Europe, Egypt or Turkey.
Reality. “Having agreed to all-inclusive in these countries, especially in Bulgaria (from 1,500 euros for parents with one child), you will be surprised at the meagerness of the diet,” says Rimma Yanushkevich. “For the same money, you will get much more pleasure from the food and quantity of it in local restaurants.”
The situation is similar with the all-inclusive function in Montenegro and Croatia. By paying for it (from 2,500 euros for parents with one child), you risk not getting the abundance and variety that is typical for food in Turkey or European countries.
Attention: mode!
Of the three countries listed above, a visa will only be required to enter Bulgaria. Let us remind you that the minimum period required to receive it is five working days. And since consular officers are overwhelmed with work at the height of the season, mistakes when processing documents are inevitable. So it would be wiser to obtain passports with visas at least three days before departure, so that there is time to correct typos and inconsistencies.
Refusal of a visa (25 euros for an adult, free for children under 16 years of age) is possible if a mother, child and his nanny enter the country - it does not matter whether they are men or women. But there is no need to despair. You should contact the consul and show him, for example, a formalized employment contract. The main thing is to confirm that the young lady accompanying you is really a nanny, and not a potential emigrant. Bulgarians compensate for this unpleasant moment by the fact that when mother and child receive a long-term visa for several months, father can get a multiple-entry visa so that he can visit his wife and children without wasting time on obtaining permission each time. Also, a visa, but not an ordinary one, but a long-term one (for three months), may be denied to young mothers with children, allowing them to enter the country for a maximum of a month.
“Since Bulgaria joined the European Union, we can say with confidence that every year the visa regime for Russians will become more complicated,” suggests Rimma Yanushkevich. “We have already felt the first steps in this direction after the change of the Bulgarian consul.”
When entering Montenegro and Croatia, you do not need a visa, the main thing is that the “expiration date” of the passport expires no less than three months after the start of the trip. Although loyal border guards may turn a blind eye and let your family through to a decent hotel, even if your passport expires in a month. But it’s better not to risk such things, in case “your” border guard has a fight with his wife in the morning, and you find yourself on the extreme side.
It's never hot
No matter how pessimistic this may sound, the fact remains that last-minute tours to Montenegro and Croatia cannot be. There are few good hotels there, and those that exist are “not open,” so getting into them for “ridiculous” money, as advertised in brochures, is unrealistic. You can save, perhaps, only if you rent an “apartment” or “villa” - a small building on the second or third line from the sea (500-700 meters) next to the house where the owners live. So keep in mind: you need to book hotels in these two countries several months (at least 1-2) before your vacation. The fact is that there is not much land for construction in Montenegro and Croatia (most of it is the territory of natural reserves), and accordingly it is quite expensive. Therefore, the situation with the hotel shortage is unlikely to change much in the near future.
The concept of a “last minute tour” is more relevant for Bulgaria, but even there it is very rare that travel packages go “on fire”, although for several seasons in a row there have been rumors about intestinal infections in local hotels. Like every fairy tale, there is some truth in this one, which is why hotels can, in principle, sell last-minute tours. After all, Bulgaria is a cheap resort, children of all kinds relax there, and the water in the Black Sea is not very salty and microbes live there easier than in the Red or Aegean. In addition, the hotel business in this country is better developed than its neighbors: there are (although not very many) interchangeable hotels.
What the stars are talking about
Let's agree in advance that holidays with children in five-star hotels are not the best option. The child and parents will most likely feel uncomfortable there. Expensive furniture and accessories will make it difficult for you to remove the phrase “don’t go there, don’t touch that” from your speech, and children will have little joy in listening to it. Of course, hotels that officially accept children are ready for anything. Yes, they won’t charge you for the damage caused by a hyperactive child, but in such situations, you’ll agree, there’s not much that’s pleasant either. Therefore, opt for good 4-star hotels, which, by the way, are not so numerous in all three countries - in Montenegro, for example, you can count them on your fingers. Our advice to you: you should not persistently ask to stay at a hotel that does not accept children. Having settled there, you will voluntarily and compulsorily take all responsibility, including material, upon yourself and pay in full for broken dishes and broken furnishings.
“And don’t forget that in more Europeanized Croatia, the quality of hotel service is much higher than in Bulgaria, and between Croatia and Montenegro there is the same difference as between Bulgaria and Anapa,” explains Rimma Yanushkevich. - Croatia is more like Europe, and Montenegro is more like Crimea, relaxed and not always with good service. By the way, in Croatia, the main European feature can be called the punctuality of public transport, which runs strictly on schedule. So it’s better not to be late!” Clarify important points for you (for example, the specific nutrition of children with allergies) in advance and enjoy your holiday!
My 3-year-old son and I vacationed in Budva just last summer (August-September).
The Adriatic will be a couple of degrees cooler than the Black Sea, but the purity and beauty of the sea cannot be compared with anything!!! We always went to Mogren, small pebbles, a beautiful view of the Old Town, but a little crowded... A wide strip of beaches in Becici, it’s only 3 km from Budva; many do just that - they settle in Becici for the beach, and in the evening they go to Budva for the promenade.
My advice - if it’s a purely children’s holiday a la the beach, then Bulgaria. But you have such a composition of adults that it is more interesting, of course, Montenegro is a country and the excursions are amazing!!!
Thanks to everyone who responded. We are going to go only for the sake of the children, so we realized that Montenegro is not for us - there are too many people on the beach and most hotels are uphill from the sea. That means Bulgaria. Never been there. Please conduct an educational program - which airlines fly there, Varna or Burgas, which resort to choose, so that there is sand and not uphill. It seems that we are already late with the apartments or can we still find them at the end of August? Can anyone recommend an apartment with two bedrooms and a separate kitchen? I looked at apartments and a suite at the St. Nicholas Hotel in Nessebar, but all the beds there are double, and we need two separate beds in at least one room.
We vacationed with our child in both Bulgaria and Montenegro. I’ll express my opinion, well, I didn’t like Bulgaria, it didn’t suit my soul at all. We stayed in a hotel on the first line, everything seemed fine in the room, etc. Well, I didn't like it. Maybe it will be different in the apartments? In addition, the child fell down there with a severe rotavirus infection, as I remember badly, he ended up in the hospital and spent almost the entire last week there. The nature cannot be compared with Montenegro, Bulgaria has the most ordinary nature, the sea too (how can the opaque black sea be compared with the Adriatic), I also liked the food better in Montenegro. Regarding beaches, I personally don’t like sand for children, then shaking it out of all places, sorry, but it’s just small pebbles, and it’s very useful for children’s feet, and it’s clean. In general, when I came to Montenegro after Bulgaria (and I was there twice in Albena and St. Constantine and Helena), I opened my mouth and said “AH”! I was simply amazed by nature... Now only there. Well, what will happen next is unknown, but I definitely don’t want to go to Bulgaria in the coming years :-)
Yes, by the way, if you want, write to [email protected], I can recommend you apartments in Montenegro. It takes about 8 minutes to walk without a slide, 2 large rooms (one double bed, the other has two bedrooms), a separate kitchen-living room and a huge terrace in the shade, where we actually lived :-) We went to these hosts for the first year with two families, it was comfortable settled down
Of course Montenegro. Nature and the sea are many times better. There are many apartments and villas in Montenegro to suit every taste and budget.
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I suffered from this crap myself. Now they will write that I didn’t wash my hands, put everything in my mouth, and drank water in the pool, but this is not so :))) A friend’s daughter was seriously ill, she spent 3 days on a drip.
I really liked Montenegro, but it was September. People were still lying on the beach in heaps, after the usual Albenovsky beach, where no one breathes down your back, it was uncomfortable. The sea changed dramatically several times: from very warm to icy. Food is quite expensive (if you eat it in restaurants and not cook in apartments). Those. How will it turn out: yes, in Bulgaria you need to be very careful when choosing a resort, but I would not definitely recommend Montenegro (even Croatia with its stoves seemed to me more acceptable for children), you need to clearly understand what you expect from your vacation.
Quote: Of course not! Some people go to Bulgaria with their children year after year and are satisfied. I only said about my attitude :-)
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I also chose between Bulgaria, Montenegro, Croatia, Turkey, Crimea and a little Greece and Spain.
In Bulgaria, I considered the places Dunes and Riviera (very beautiful and less crowded, or something)
But I looked at hotels... from 120,000 for two + a child, so that it’s decent and cute
Although, of course, there are more economical options...
But we didn’t go... If you look, read the reviews... it’s very busy there in terms of roads, noise, people and something else...
Although I know that many are simply delighted...
But I’m not ready to pay that kind of money for the Black Sea... and jellyfish, and algae... well, everything is as usual...
A friend travels with her little daughter only to Albena and is incredibly happy... although she also vacationed in the Maldives
I also don’t like sand: it’s somehow unhygienic...
it's one thing to be wet at the water's edge... another thing to be everywhere...
It seems to me that you can take a look at Turkey, although, they say, it will shake... both politically and in the most literal sense
We rented an apartment in Becici Rafailovici
If you don’t want to catch rotavirus, you don’t need to go to Bulgaria to all-inclusive hotels with children’s pools. You need to choose a family hotel or apartments. IMHO. And not to mass-developed resorts (Golden Sands, Sunny Beach, etc.). We stopped at Sozopol. We will go there with two children for a month and a half. Montenegro was also considered, but everyone unanimously says that during the season there is nowhere for an apple to fall on more or less good beaches.