Rural Tourism Coming to Life in Bulgaria

Many who are looking to buy property in Bulgariaemploying local people and buying localproduce, goods
wonder how they can move therepermanently andand services. So, you know that you're minimising
still make a living... one of the things which most oftenecologicaldamage and at the same time generating
springs tomind is something in the tourism sector,income and employment.
such as a small bed and beakfast inThe trend towards this kind of tourism is clear in
thecountryside.Until now the higher-spendingBulgaria. Already the number oftourists visiting the
independent travellers who would usesmall b and b'sThracian King's Valley has more than doubled, tour
in Bulgaria have been just a dream.operatorshave started offering alternatives to Sunny
This vision can now become reality with the arrival ofBeach and spa centres have startedselling their
flights direct from London toholidays to the overseas market. With the arrival of
Bulgaria at just 70 pounds return, allowing that longthese new cheapflights, increased numbers of
dreamed-of tourism venture ofso many propertyindependent tourists will start arriving and
buyers to come to life.exploringfurther afield, thus the often overlooked
For a venture into tourism, the Black Sea may seemrural areas of Bulgaria and the propertiesthere will
an obvioius choice as it accountsfor over 75% of allbecome more valuable.
tourism revenue. However, a lot of people buying inProperties in Bulgaria suitable for sustainable tourism
Bulgariathese days don't want to pay the prices onprojects can currently befound from as low as
the coast and feel it is becoming over-developed.10,000 euros up to as much as you would want to
They want peace and calm in the rural countrysidespend.
and are also seeking a better quality of life forFrom running horse-riding holidays to opening a spa
themselves.centre, through to renting outself-catering villas or
Whilst many tourists are content with just a sunnyoperating a small hotel... the possibilities in Bulgaria
beach and a cold beer, more andmore are looking forareabundant.
a different experience where they can get moreSustainable tourism can be an extremely rewarding
from theirholiday, a more authentic and personallifestyle in Bulgaria - not muchelse can offer the
experience. Many of the significant trends inworldwidecombined elements of quality of life, living in a
tourism point to the high potential of 'sustainable' ordreamed-oflocation and doing something you enjoy
'alternative'tourism. Anyone who has spent time inwhich also pays the bills!
Bulgaria will be aware that the country hasenormousFor more information about this news please contact
fantastic natural resources with mountains, forests,Jain Goodall of Quest Bulgaria:
lakes, rivers,stunning views... and an incredibly richQuest Bulgaria is a totally independent magazine for
history full of traditions - making Bulgaria aperfectthose interested in buyingproperty, moving to and
recipe for sustainable tourism.investing in Bulgaria. Impartial and in-depth articles
There are many delights to reap from sustainablewrittenevery month by practicing lawyers,
tourism. Apart from the obviousquality of life,accountants, real estate and other experts. Theonly
compared with the mass tourist market, theprinted magazine combined with on-line professional
characteristics of thiskind of tourism lessens theiradvice, dedicated toproviding unbiased editorial and
impact on the area, at the same timeinformation on Bulgaria.
providingfinancial benefits within the community by