Author: Nicky
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Roses in the Campsite Gardens
A lovely time of the year in Bulgaria as the gardens start to bloom with colour. Beautiful and sweet scented roses from the garden – just watch out for the odd thorny bit on the side ! Additionally, to see more lovely photos of our campsite gardens see here. Hortus Ortus originally planted our gardens…
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Which one is older?
Which one is older, the traditional cart or the Aistream caravan ? It’s great to see the retro chic Airstream staying at the campsite. According to the owners, it is a dream to tow and comfortable to spend time in. Honestly, we can’t tell you which one is older. The Airstream is 50 years old,…
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Vehicle Wash Centres
There are several vehicle wash centres conveniently located near to the campsite. These vehicle wash centres have filters to separate the harmful contaminants which occur during vehicle washing. The captured and separated contaminants can then be disposed of ecologically. The used water is then recycled for washing the next vehicle reducing unnecessary water consumption. Dimago…
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St George’s Day in Bulgaria
St George’s Day in Bulgaria is the most celebrated name day of the year. In Bulgarian is it Гергьовден = Gergyovden. It is a public holiday that takes place on 6 May each year. Many families prepare and eat a whole lamb, which is an ancient tradition. It is possibly related to Slavic pagan sacrificial traditions and the fact that St. George…
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Labour Day
What Is Labour Day? International Workers’ Day also known as Labour Day or May Day. In Bulgarian it is Ден на труда и на международната работническа солидарност or Den na truda na mezhdunarodnata rabotnicheska solidarnost! It falls on May 1 and is a public holiday in over 80 countries. It celebrates the contributions of workers,…
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We’re Open for 2023 Season!
Open from Friday 28th April Exclusively for campers For Camping Book Now! Early Season Offer – 10% off all camping fees in April and May! For Glamping Hut Click Here See our dates and times for 2024 Season
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ADAC Ranks Camping Veliko Tarnovo 4 Stars!
For the 5th year in a row, ADAC ranks Camping Veliko Tarnovo 4 stars! We are confirmed as a quality campsite and the highest-rated camping site in Bulgaria. ADAC ranked us the same in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. Veliko Tarnovo is in the heart of undiscovered Bulgaria, where tourism has not become over-developed. There is…
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Bulgarian Orthodox Easter
Bulgarian Orthodox Easter is a great time to be in Bulgaria. Some of our Bulgarian friends tells us they prefer the Easter celebrations to Christmas. As it is a largely Orthodox Christian country, along with much of the Balkans. Religion features prominently. In the Easter holiday, and during Holy Week, some Bulgarians attend church every…
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We’re Hiring!
We’re hiring a Receptionist / Administrator for 2023 season. We’re looking for energetic and responsible people to join our team. Experience not necessary. Training will be provided. Main Duties Requirements we provide For more information email Nicky Kinson at nicky@campingvelikotarnovo.com or call 0886 877244. We’re Hiring We are also hiring a Cleaner / Hygienist For…
