Bulgaria - waiting to be discovered

Tucked away in the corner of south east Europe. Bulgaria is only a two and a half hours car drive from the gateway to the Orient.

The tranquility of the preserved environment of the mountain region of Bulgaria offers untapped health and wealth is an ideal location for your Property in Bulgaria.

With over 13 centuries of history preserved in its small village communities, Bulgaria is emerging to be one of the most attractive destinations if you want to escape the stress of England’s lifestyle to have a property in Varna or a property by the Black Sea coastline of Bulgaria.

If it’s a value for money "getaway break", a health seeking peaceful holiday or a long term investment property in Bulgaria to relax and retire to, Bulgaria is the place to visit.

• Bulgaria captures a unique ecological advantage		 map of Bulgaria
• Only two and a half hours flight time from a choice of local airports

• An experience not to be missed

• A holiday property in Bulgaria for you and the family or a retirement retreat.

• Maybe there is a business interest waiting for you in Varna or the Black Sea.

• Owning a property in Bulgaria - a truly unique, unspoilt, tranquil home for your future.
Country Details
Territory 110,993 square km
Population 8,519,155
Language Bulgarian
Capital Sofia The capital of Bulgaria boasts a large orthodox church, a synagogue and a mosque, all on the same square. This cultural coexistence reflects the genuine and deep respect Bulgarians have for their history of various cultural influences. The motto of Sofia is ‘Ever growing, never old’.
Alphabet Cyrillic
Religion Eastern Orthodox
Government Democratic coalition government
Climate Cold, usually snowy winters, long hot summers, mild autumn and spring
Neighbours Romania on the North, The Republic of Macedonia and Serbia on the West, Greece and Turkey on the South; The Black Sea is Bulgaria’s Eastern border
Main rivers The Danube, Maritsa, Strouma
Main Mountains The Balkan Range, Rila (its peak, Moussala, is the highest in the Balkans) The Rhodopes, Pirin, Vitosha
Time GMT + 2 Hours
   
Economics
Bulgaria is undergoing a transition from a 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 fertilised with non-organic fertiliser, hence the potential for organic-only farming. Bulgaria's work force is well-educated and not expensive.
Politics
Bulgaria is a constitutional republic.

Bulgaria is a candidate member of the EU and NATO. Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007.
Extensive legislative efforts are under way to harmonise Bulgarian legislation with EU legislation and encourage development and growth of a market economy.
Currency
The Bulgarian Lev (BGL) is the currency in use. The Lev is divided into 100 Stotinki.
Bills are available in denominations of LEV: 2.5, 10, 20, 50, 100.
Coins are available in denominations of Stotinki: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50.
There is a fixed rate of exchange against the Euro, Lev 1.955 = Euro 1.
Driving in Bulgaria
We drive on the right! If you are entering Bulgaria by car, you will need to carry documentation proving that you own the vehicle or that the owner of the car consented for you to drive it. You will also be expected to carry a certificate of insurance, as well as your valid international driving licence.

Rent-a-car services are available at the airports or via your hotel.
Visa Information
Visit of up to 30 days
Holders of UK passports do not require a visa in order to visit Bulgaria for a period of up to 30 days within each period of six months.
Long-term visas
Comprehensive first-hand information on visa issues is available from the Consular Section of the Bulgarian Embassy in London or via their website www.bulgarianembassy-london.org