WHY IN BULGARIA?

 

Having decided to buy a property or just thinking about buying a property in Bulgaria, it is strongly advised to get acquainted with the Country and its regions in order to be able to decide where you would like your property to be, e.g. Sea coast or mountains. Furthermore, you should strongly consider whether you would like your property to be in a large town; in a small city or village; or just out in the wilderness. For your convenience we have outlined the main towns and regions with their relevant terrain i.e. mountains or sea side.

 
 
We have also pointed out the main attractions in the regions.
This is a general guide to the country, the regions and the towns. By having a clear idea of your requirements we can advise you on the best options and supply you with information for your specific requirements and the suitable properties i.e. retirement home, holiday property, investments - for resale or lettings, or industrial property - warehouse, production facility or just land with favourable development possibilities. It is strongly advised to take a trip to Bulgaria either a holiday package or a viewing trip, in order to get an idea of the country and what exactly you can expect and to look for.
 
 

Bulgaria, the land of the roses, is a small country of ancient culture, scenic beauty, friendly people, hospitality and warmth. Situated in south-eastern Europe, it occupies the central part of the Balkan peninsula on both sides of the Balkan Range (the Balkans), from which the peninsula has taken its name and occupies an area of 111 000 sq. km with the average altitude is 470 metres. The greater part of the northern border with Romania passes along the Danube. Meanwhile, the Eastern border is the Black Sea. The land borders with Serbia and Macedonia to the West, with Turkey to the South-East, and with Greece to the South. Bulgaria is a beautiful mountainous country, with tourism opportunities being one of its biggest assets.
 
 
Not only does it possess beautiful landscapes and beaches, but also it is becoming truly a resort paradise. The Black Sea Coast on its East border is famous for its fine sanded beaches, and perfect water and air temperatures. The larger seaside resorts draw huge crowds of tourists from Western Europe, who are attracted by the low prices. Furthermore, Bulgaria has around 600 natural mineral springs, with water temperatures ranging from 20 to 60 degrees Celsius, whose baths and health spas are famous tourist attractions. There has been very little done, however, as far as development and improvement of facilities is concerned. The spring water is rich in mineral elements and often runs unattended.
 
 
Population: About 8 million.

Capital: Sofia, population over one million.

Some large Cities: Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas

Religion: Predominantly Eastern Orthodox, The Church is autonomous - headed by a Patriarch.

Bulgaria is a member of the EU and NATO.
 
 
Economics: Bulgaria is undergoing a transition from centrally planned economy to a market one. Tourism and agriculture emerge as the main industries. Wine is Bulgaria's biggest export. Over 90% of Bulgarian land was never fertilized with non-organic fertilizer. Hence, the potential for organic only farming. Bulgaria's work force is well educated and not expensive.
 
 

Nature & Tourism: To the East Bulgaria borders entirely the Black Sea. Beautiful sandy beaches cover nearly 55% of the coastal line & attract numerous local and foreign visitors each year. The Black Sea is an enclosed sea that connects to the Mediterranean via the Bosporos. Hence, the water temperature is higher than that of the Atlantic ocean. It is not unusual that on a hot summer's day sea temperature reaches 25°C. Bulgaria boasts several magnificent mountains. The Rhodopes, home of the popular ski resort Pamporovo. Rilla Mountain, home of the popular ski resort Borovets.

 
 
Stara Planina Mountain range which crosses the country East/West dividing it into North and South Bulgaria respectively. Pirin a home of 45 peaks each above 2590m and the emerging ski resort Bansko. The numerous nature reserves and natural parks offer great opportunity for outdoor pursuits such as mountaineering, bird watching etc.
Language: The official language is Bulgarian and uses only the Cyrillic alphabet. To facilitate tourists, road and direction signs in populated areas, resorts, railway stations, airports and along the main motorways are also spelled in Roman letters. English, German, French, Russian and other languages are spoken in the country. Time Difference: Winter: GMT+2H (October - March); Summer: GMT+3H (April - September).
Public holidays: January 1st- New Year, March 3rd - National day of the Liberation from Ottoman Domination, Easter - Two days (Sunday and Monday) according to the Orthodox calendar, May 6th - St. George's Day, May 24th - the Day of Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture and Slav Script, September 6th - National Day of Bulgaria's Reunion in the year of 1885, September 22nd - Independence Day, November 1st - Day of the Bulgarian Revival Leaders, December 24th-26th - Christmas Eve and Christmas, December 31st - New Year's Eve
Administrative Regions (and some large cities): THE CITY OF SOFIA (Sofia) SOFIA REGION (Pernik, Kyustendil, Blagoevgrad) PLOVDIV REGION (Plovdiv, Pazardzhik, Smolian) HASKOVO REGION (Haskovo, Stara Zagora, Kardjali) BOURGASS REGION (Bourgass, Yambol, Sliven) VARNA REGION (Varna, Shoumen, Dobrich) ROUSSE REGION (Rousse, Silistra, Razgrad) LOVECH REGION (Lovech, Pleven, Gabrovo) MONTANA REGION (Montana, Vratsa, Vidin). We are able to offer you properties in any of the above regions and cities, contact E&D Agency for further information and availability of property. DISTANCES TO AND IN BULGARIA (In kilometres)
 
 

Sea Tourism: The eastern Bulgarian coast is washed by the Black Sea. 380km marvelous stretch of beaches, calm and safe sea, clear water and healthy air, fine golden sand and natural dunes, mineral water springs, blue flag winning resorts, holiday villages and campsites.
Average air temperature in the summer is about 28°C, water temperature is 25°C. There are more than 240 hours of sunshine in May and September and more than 300 hours in July and August. The two international airports of Varna and Bourgass connects the Bulgarian Riviera to the world.
 
 

Northern Black Sea Coast: Clean and calm sea with shallow sloping sandy bottom, wide beaches with fine grain golden sands, venerable forest and numerous mineral springs. All these features make the Northern Black Sea coast an attractive place for Bulgarian and foreign holiday-makers.
Even the most refined requirements will be satisfied by the modern resorts of Zlatni Piassatsi (Golden Sands), Albena, Roussalka, Riviera, Slanchev Den (Sunny Day), St.Konstantin and Elena. The greatest fans of natural beauty and historical places can find peace in the Balchik Botanical Garden or the museum at Kaliakra horn. Southern Black Sea coast: Picturesque bays and whimsical rocks, spacious beaches with sand dunes and warm sea create the attractive force of the Bulgarian Southern Black Sea coast.
 
 

Wonderful nature in combination with modern construction - this is the magic of the holiday villages of Elenite, Sunny Beach, Nessebur, Sozopol... To the north the long and indented coast line is bordered by the further spurs of the Balkan range and to the south - by the heights of the Strandzha Mountain. Even nowadays the unique culture in Strandzha is a part of attitudes and habits of Ahtopol, Tsarevo, Kiten, Primorsko. In restaurants and bars foreign tourists are enchanted by the unique artistic atmosphere of the Strandzha fire-dances. History, culture and luxury combined together - this is the Bourgass Black Sea coast!

 
 

Tranquility in the mountains Bulgaria abounds in hydrothermal resources, unique in composition (over 600 mineral springs with temperatures between 10°C and 102°C) and known for their curative properties even in antiquity. The climate is healthy and has a marked curative effect in certain regions of the country. Above all, the varied relief, warm sea, fresh verdure and mountains air, combined with various treatment procedures, exert a favourable influence on a number of ailments.
 
 
The health resorts are situated in some of the most picturesque places of Bulgaria offering a combination of climate treatment and physical therapy. The best known ones are Sandanski - beneficial to the treatment of bronchial asthma, Hissaria - known for the successful treatment of neurological and liver diseases, Velingrad - treating non-specific conditions of the respiratory tract, disturbances in our movement, neurological disorders, mild forms of diabetes, obesity, and for conditions of the bones, joints and tendons, disorders of the nervous system, cardiovascular diseases, and also disturbances of the reproductive system and sterility.