Búlgaría: Kiten offers different kinds of water sports- yachting,

Kiten offers different kinds of water sports- yachting, underwater- fishing, water diving, water ski and etc. It also offers a football playground, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball playground, swimming pools, banana and etc.
Excursions and picnics are offered in Strandja Park and Ropotamo reserve. Tourists can take cognitive tours to Primorsko, Sozopol, Duni, Nessebar and others. Those who with to feel the spirit of the old and rural Bulgarian tradition can visit Yasna polyana and Pismenovo villages. Excursions to Istanbul are being organized. Visitors can enjoy a yacht or boat trip. There is also a horse base in the resort.
Children will also be happy in the resort as they can experience numerous exciting entertainments.
Tourist can enjoy the numerous choices of local restaurants and taverns. Almost every hotel has its own inside saloon and a summer garden restaurants. Most of the restaurants offer traditional Bulgarian cuisine, fish and sea delicacies, barbeque grill. Life music or additional attraction is a common service in the restaurants.
Those who want to experience wild night life can make their choice of party in one of the numerous night clubs and discos in the town.

Búlgaría: Analysis of the ski resort market - Part 2

With the start of the this year’s ski season just a couple of weeks away, we are pleased to bring you the second article in our four-part series taking an in-depth look at the property market in Bulgaria’s Ski and Beach resorts for 2007, 2008 and beyond.

In the previous article (available here), we considered the factors that have impacted on the property market in the ski resorts during an extended period of stabilisation through 2007. This analysis showed that there have been profound changes in the market and probably the most positive outcome that we can identify for 2008 is that prices are now becoming balanced. The situation today is that there are many attractive off-plan offers available in all the resorts, with price levels pretty much where they should be - ie, at around 15% higher than last year, rather than at the unrealistic levels that some investors, developers and agents hoped to cash in on following the high demand of 2005 and 2006

In other words, prices are now a reflection of real property value. And this is particularly interesting when considered together with three other key value indicators for off-plan developments …

• the quality of design, building and materials is improving year on year
• fully integrated leisure, recreation and business services are now becoming standard
• effective property management, rentals (often with a guaranteed option), quality furnishing and good customer after-sales service are now widely available

The combination of these factors means that the purchase of an apartment in a ski resort - provided, of course, that you ask the right questions and do the necessary research before making your decision - is undoubtedly one of today’s best investment opportunities.

But what about tomorrow? No matter how attractive an off-plan offer might be at the point of purchase, it is also important to consider the potential investment return over the medium to longer term. And, here, we can look at what is happening on the ground now in each of the ski resorts …

Bansko and Razlog: the municipalities and commercial investors are now working in partnership to implement their strategy for year-round tourism. Alongside comprehensive infrastructure development and the continuing improvement of the ski facilities in Bansko itself, new pistes are to be developed in the nearby centres of Dobrinishte and Kulinoto. On the summer scene, there are now six golf projects approved or under construction, with the first course, Ian Woosnam’s Pirin Golf Holidays Club, already nearing completion. Spa tourism also has an important role within the overall tourism plan, particularly because of the! existing natural resources and traditions in the Banya and Dobrinishte areas. Over the next four to five years, the newly emerging spa resorts, ski pistes and golf courses will inevitably help to turn the Bansko region into one of Bulgaria’s most popular and attractive year-round destinations.

Pamporovo: work on the 255 million euro Perelik Sports Centre project is now underway. Over the next five years this will include some 55 km of new pistes, 11 gondola lifts, a number of ski schools and a snow park spreading over an area of 35000 square metres. In addition, the abundant nature in this region will enable the development of extensive winter facilities, such as: snow boarding, cross country ski running, sleighing and kite surfing, together with a wealth of summer attractions, such as: nature trails and bike routes, a golf course, an aqua-park and rural tourism zones, with hunting and fishing lodges.

Borovets: the long-awaited Super Borovets project has now been started and this will play a pivotal role in tourism development in this area. Like the Perelik Sports Centre, Super Borovets will bring in a wealth of both winter and summer facilities and, because it incorporates a significant number of new building plots within the project plan, it will also offset the historically low supply and correspondingly higher prices of properties in this region. Perhaps the biggest advantage that Borovets holds, though, is its proximity to Sofia and to the airport - around one hour’s drive - ensuring that, a! s the development plan progresses, this will become a resort of choice for both tourist visitors and residents of the capital.

In summary, then, we can note that the market for properties in the ski resorts is now operating more or less at equilibrium with the interaction of supply and demand directing prices towards real rather than inflated values. We can also identify actual progressive improvements in the added-value quality areas of planning, design, construction, integrated facilities and customer services embedded within the framework of a structured and co-ordinated tourism development plan in each of the three main ski resorts. As we move into 2008, all of this represents a positive purchase climate for today and a high investment potential for the future.

Búlgaría: Map of the Ski Runs in Pamporovo

PAMPOROVO- SKI RUNS

Height of resort: 1620 m
Highest skiing area: 1,937 m
Lifts: 5 chair lifts, 9 drag lifts, with total capacity 8600 persons per hour
Total length of ski runs: 25 km + 30 km slopes for ski run;
Longest run: 4,2 km

There are ski runs of all degrees of difficulty in Pamporovo. Most of the tracks start from the very peak. Also, there are three cross-country runs in the resort, with total length of around 40 km.

Beginners: Can start with the ski school of Pamporovo, which is quite famous with the quality tuition. Starting on the nursery slopes, after few days they will be able to ski on the higher ski runs.

Intermediate skiers: The total length of ski runs which are suitable for Intermedaites is approx. 20 km. These skiers can jump on the triple chairlift from the Malina station going to the top of Snejanka peak. Or, a single chair lift goes to the middle station, from where the new four persons lift runs up to the peak.

Advanced skiers: Can jump on the drag lift from the middle station which runs up the side of “The Wall”. It is the most difficult ski run in the resort. The other difficult piste starts from the TV tower, after the last station of the triple chair, go right, pistes called Snejanka.

The mountain rescue service works 24 hours a day, taking care of the security of the skiers. The ski-kindergarten is open from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.

Hér er linkur á skíða uppl, í Búlgaríu: http://www.bulgariaski.com/pamporovo/skiruns.shtml 

Spa Offers in the Best Spa Resorts

Experience spa in Bulgaria!

The mineral waters in Bulgaria are known for their varied chemical composition, for their rich in minerals structure and microcomponents.
Bulgaria also takes one of the first places in the world with the great variety of medicative herbs and apiarian products.
Bulgaria is a real country of sunshine, where the sunny days are 20 % more than in Central and North-West Europe. All these facts make the spa resorts in Bulgaria a real temptation for all Spa lovers.

Please enjoy relaxing spa experience in the wonderful Bulgarian spa resorts!

THE BULGARIAN BLACK SEA COAST

 
The Bulgarian Black Sea Coast is equal to anything to be found in the Med, with its lively resorts, sweeping golden beaches, bustling cities of culture, ancient wooden townships and lush sloping hills and vineyards.

For sun and fun seekers the resorts at Sunny Beach and Golden Sands cannot be bettered with their stimulating mix of relaxing beaches, water parks, jet-skiing, windsurfing, restaurants and clubs where traditional folklore and modern entertainment go hand in hand.

An eclectic mix of ancient and modern can also be found in the areas two major cities of Varna and Burgas, both of which boast fascinating architecture in their churches, cathedrals, museums and public buildings. The hustle and bustle of city life can be left behind for a few hours with a stroll through the extensive Maritime Park in Burgas or a trip to admire the wide array of birdlife around the four Burgas Lakes. A visit to the magnificent Archaeological Museum in Varna is also a must.

Bulgaria, SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARDENS

 
The institutions listed are all operating for Bulgarian children studying in foreign languages; however, their programs are suitable for foreign pupils as well. Most offer courses in Bulgarian for foreigners, including private lessons. 

School system “Evropa”
45 Antim I str.
Burgas
Tel. [phone] 

British Cultural Ceter
18 Kiril I Metodiy str.
Burgas
Tel.  [phone]


School system “Faros”
75 Slavjanska str.
Burgas
Tel. [phone]

Kindergarten “Super kids”
For children from 3 to 7 years
Tel. [phone]

Bulgaria: Holiday Homes Still Fashionable.

Standstill in prices, entrepreneurs not worried.
Observations of the holiday homes market in Bulgaria for the first half of 2007 show that in some regions the number of new apartments has increased by 50%. Colliers International say that there were over 76 500 holiday properties on the market at the end of June. The sale prices (800 – 1,700 EUR/sq.m.) remain unaffected and the supply exceeds the demand. The number of new apartments along the Black Sea has risen by 39% in the first half of 2007 and the new apartments offered in the resorts are already 13,500. In the St. Vlas resort the rise in the prices is 52% (the holiday homes are sold between 590 and 2,500 EUR/sq.m.) and in Sozopol the prices are up by 62% (505 - 1,800 EUR/sq.m.). The apartments in Sunny Beach cost from 550 – 2,240 EUR/sq.m.

Búlgaría LOCATION

 
The Republic of Bulgaria is a country situated in the southeastern corner of Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the east, Greece and Turkey to the south, Serbia and the Republic of Macedonia to the west, and Romania to the north along the river Danube.

Geographically Bulgaria is composed of three classical regions: Macedonia, Moesia and Thrace. The southwest of the country is mountainous, with the Balkan range running west to east along the middle axis of the country, “cutting” it into two. Vast valleys are contained between the mountain ranges in the south and between the Balkan mountain and the river Danube to the north. The topography provides for a large number of major rivers that run across the country thus carrying sufficient water for lush vegetation – and successful agricultural activities.

Bulgaria is rather varied topographically, as it is culturally. There are sharp alpine peaks, lakes, green meadows, pine-forest, caves and sandy beaches throughout the country. Picturesque rural villages with cobblestone streets and cottages are providing ideal conditions for those seeking a getaway from the hectic demands of civilization.

Búlgaría CLIMATE

 
The climate in Bulgaria is temperate continental, with cold, damp winters and hot, dry summers. The influence of the Black sea proximity is reflected in the climate of the coastal area being close to the Mediterranean one. Listed in the table below are typical climatic parameters during the warm season, which lasts from May to October.

Average Value	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct
Daytime temperature °C	21	26	29	29	24	20
Night temperature, °C	15	17	19	18	16	12
Sea water temperature, °C	16	21	25	26	22	17
Sunny hours per day	8	10	11	11	8	6
Rainy days per month	6	6	3	3	4	5

Above being the average values, there is typically a difference of a couple of degrees between the temperatures dependent whether the northern or the southern half of the coast is concerned. Thus the seawater peaks in the south at 27 °C while in the north the maximum reached is 25 °C, usually in the month of August. The southern coast also enjoys roughly 300 sunny days per annum, which provides for a very enjoyable experience.

The mountainous areas of the country feature several well-known ski resorts, which attract ever more tourists and investors. The added advantage of these resorts is that in the summer hiking in the mountains is a great pleasure combined with healthy activities.

Bulgaria Expects 5 Bln EUR Direct Foreign Investments for 2008

Bulgaria expects round 4,7 billion EUR direct foreign investments (DFI) for 2008, informed vice Minister and Foreign Minister of Bulgaria Ivailo Kalfin. According to the DFI the Bulgarian side is not co-financing.

In addition in the next 7 years Bulgaria will have the chance to absorb about 7 billion EUR from the European funds on different operative programs, reminded Kalfin.

The Minister also pointed out that the edition of 'Oxford Business Group' is extremely useful especially for the DFI, because gives a picture of the economy development and the different economy indexes.