Bulgaria is situated in the south eastern corner of Europe. The country is 111,000 km2 with a population of around 8,000,000. Bulgaria is rich with history, dating back to the times of ancient Greece, Thracian and the Roman civilizations. With many ancient monasteries fortresses, cities, towns and villages including many listed by UNESCO. The country has a vast array of attractions of the black sea to the undulating hills and mountain regions, planes and vales including many reserves and national parks.

Europe’s best kept secret. With stunningly beautiful scenery from the Black sea to the mountains, fashionable cities and towns to quiet peaceful rural settings Bulgaria is Rich with history and culture ranging back 5000 years. Bulgaria has it all. Unspoiled Bulgaria is Europe’s last and best kept secret.

Coast of living
An astonishingly low Cost of living compared to the rest of Europe. Eating out is not a usual everyday luxury in Europe, but is very affordable in Bulgaria, at a fraction of usual European prices. Low prices extend through out the market place in Bulgaria including fuel prices at approximately 0.75 Euro cents per litre of Petrol. Many Europeans are retiring and purchasing houses now in Bulgaria. Seeing their pensions go much further than in their home countries.

Bulgarian people
Bulgaria is a very hospitable and friendly country. Foreigners are warmly welcomed into Bulgaria. The way of life in Bulgaria is very laid back and friendly. Expect to be invited into Bulgarians homes to eat and drink. People do show a genuine interest in foreigners. It is safe to walk alone at night and still possible to go out and leave your front door unlocked.

Geography
Bulgaria has spectacular beauty, from the Black sea beaches in the summer to 3000 mtr mountains in the summer and winter. Many mineral springs, established mineral baths for those aches and pains. There are numerous beautiful beaches that span the Black sea coast, forests throughout the country, spectacular mountains ranges including the Balkan range, Rodopi, Rila , Pirin and Vitosha Mountains.

Cost of property
Properties in Bulgaria are still the best value for money in Europe. However, Bulgaria will join the European Union 2007, when prices are expected to rise dramatically. This will ensure Bulgaria to be one of the best investment centres in Europe. In this case ‘the early bird will catch the worm’. Offering retirement, holiday, long and short term investment homes.
The cheapest properties on the Bulgarian market are undoubtedly in the rural areas, showing astonishingly low prices.