money exchange rate

hi can anyone give me the best advice on exchanging money this year we always exchange at home to levs but have been reading reviews that says we will get a better rate in bulgarian banks do the banks charge for exchanging t/c or sterling or euro this is our third year in sb so i hope nothing has changed to much since last july

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Hi,

weve just got back from sunny beach this morning and the best advive we recieved was to change money at crown exchange booths which were everywhere could not miss them,the rate on the board was the rate you got,that was 2.37 last night, hope this helps.

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The official rate from Bulbank or Raiffessen banks in Sunny Beach is currently 2.41. First Investment Bank has it at 2.48.

Toonman

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hi stkholdings did you try any of the banks to exchange cash if so did any of them charge commision was there a big differance in prices for food and drink

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hi

does anyone know what the current rate is when you use your nationwide card?

thanks x

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Saw a reply from someone just back saying he got 2.46 on his Nationwide card.

We have never been charged commission for exchanging sterling notes in any bank in Bulgaria.Traveller Cheques can cost you up to 10%.

Toonman

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Hi teal...If you have easy access to Euro as you probably have in the north of Ireland, bring Euro as the exchange rate is the same as last year ...the leva is fixed against the Euro...

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teal,

EVERYTIME I have been to Sunny Beach I have checked the exchange in the UK (with my commodities broker - which will beat any deal in the UK!) and either she will come top OR the exchange rate in Bulgaria will be the best possible.

DO NOT exchange in the UK for convienience! I take about £100 in Levs from the UK to pay for cab, snacks, tipping the luggage boy at the hotel if arriving late at night, and the rest I exchange my sterling once in Sunny Beach as and when I need it. Remember if you intend to come to bulgaria the following year buy extra Levs on your return and keep them in a draw for when you return.

1Baloo

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hi,

we didnt use the bank because crown was on our door step when we arrived at sunny the rate was 2.41 but dropped to 2.36 then last 3 days was 2.37. Food did vary the further you went but on the beach front strip chicken and chips 8 lev steak and chips upto 20 lev drinks 2 for 1 cocktails 7.50 and a beer 2 to 3 lev. hope this helps

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hi everybody just to say thanks for all the latest information just cant wait for the 5th of july to get away money exchange might get better i hope we have sent for the nation wide cards as it seems to be the best no comission we are all on that gamble for the best deal we dont believe in saying we had a bad holiday as a holiday is what you make of it as long as the food is good the bed is clean the beer cold trips you can only do what you booked or paid for nobody can make you do what you dont want thats all for now

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Hi ,

Im just wondering, did anyone use the cash mashines there and take out money as they need it that way?? or would you recomend to bring alot of euro with you , i would just be nervouse about carying large amounts of cash, any advice on what to do??

Going Tomorrow-Any Last Minute Advice???

Hi, im off to Sunny Beach tomorrow.Any words of advice? Tips/words of warning etc?

Any info will be appreciated.

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Hope you have a lovely time. Just go with the thoughts %26quot;I%26#39;m going to have a lovely, cheap holiday no matter what.%26quot;

And judging by the number of Irish people going this year, will you please leave some beer for those that are coming later.

Enjoy

Toonman

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Thanx, ha ha! we%26#39;l try not to drink the place dry :)

I really should get off this now %26amp; pack!!!!

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Learn a bit of Bulgarian, yes/no/thank you/hello....type in bulgarian phrases into the net print of the page with phrases on it and revise on the plane...will take about 10 minutes.

Enjoy, it%26#39;s 27 out their at the mo%26#39;. Going out myself in July, Aug and Sept to my apartment!!!!!!!

1Baloo

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bourgas airport and pushchairs help please

hi were flying out to bourgas tomorrow.i was just wondering if the pushchairs come out the same belt as the cases.as were going to struggle without the pushchairs trying to get cases ect.when we went to teneriffe last year they were put in like a basement and nobody told us so everyone was running round trying to find them.thanks.x

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Pushchairs do come out on same belt, or they did last year.

Toonman

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just come back 11 june pushchairs still come on same belt as suitcases

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Cost of Sunbeds on the beach this Year

Can anyone tell me how much I need to budget this year for a couple of sunbeds and a sun umbrella on the beach.

This will be my second visit to Sunny Beach. Last year we paid 18 levs for two sunbeds and one sun shade for a day on the beach and the price seemed to be the same on which ever stretch of beach we went on in Sunny Beach.

I wondered what the price is this year.

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I hope they aren%26#39;t as expensive as in Spain last year we were paying £20 a day for two sun beds and a sun shade

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Sun beds this year are 7 lev each.

Toonman

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Sunny Beach Holiday

We are planning a holiday in Sunny Beach end July / beginning of Aug and I would appreciate answers to some questions. Are the beaches very crowded? Is it suitable for families or just the young clubbing set? Anyone been to Stvlas? any recommendations there.

J

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SB can be busy at this time, however, as the beach is about 5 miles long there is plenty of space.

Suitable for all ages,

St Vlas is about 3 miles away with a bus service into SB. Recently been developed but still small and very nice. Lovely new marina.

Click here for some info

www.beachbulgaria.com/svetivlas/index.shtml

Toonman

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Thanks

We now have a choice of apartments in StVlas either Ralitza Complex or Vega Village. Do you know these properties could you advise which would be best for location , convenience , beach,? Advert states that Ralitza is 3 min form the Marina but on Google Earth map it looks at lot further. Any advice gratefully accepted .

J

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St.Vlas isn%26#39;t a big place and wherever you stay you won%26#39;t be far from beach or marina.

Click here for info on Vega Village.

beachbulgaria.com/sveti_vlas/vega_village_en…

Toonman

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medical center

We are goin SB in Aug, my mothers (74) health not too good at mo, so need to know nearest Doctor.. Clinic..or Hosp. We%26#39;r stayin at Iberostar. Just want to put my mind at ease...Hopfully we wont need any, but just good to know.

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If you are staying at the Iberostar Sunny Beach they have a doctor on site

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Thanx for that quick reply, Any idea about Hospital?

Areyou covered by your E11?

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There is a rather dated clinic in the resort. Its on the main road near the centre and the police station.

The main hospital is in Borgas.I believe there is a new hospital being built in the resort at the moment.

I had to visit the clinic two years ago due to an adverse reaction to mozzie bites. They were very good and just needed details of my holiday insurance. They claim the cost of treatment direct from the insurance company unless you have an excess on the policy which you will be expected to pay.

I hope you have a good time and have no need for the medical facilities.

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all the medical centers in Sunny Beach are private and they do not accept E111 cards. This card is OK in the Bourgas hospital but it is not covering everything and anyway you will have to pay some part of the treatment.

As to the travel insurance when you are making yours ask the insurance company whether you can pay the excess waiver. In your case i think it is reasonabble to pay it.

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taxi between burgas to varna

does anyone know if there is another option to travel between these two cities if not how much is a taxi.

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You can rent a car. Check this company www.rentacarmm.bg They have only new cars and i think that they have season offices in Bourgas and Varna

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