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At Bulgaria Ltd we are in the business of helping people buy property in Bulgaria and it is our aim to make the process as simple and un-confusing as possible. There are many airlines offering cheap flights directly to Bulgaria airport from the UK and because of this we are able to arrange low priced viewing trips to any of the Bulgarian properties on our website that your are interested in buying.  In some areas of Bulgaria you can buy a house for less than a third of the price it would cost in the UK.  Many people buy properties such as apartments near popular Bulgaria ski resorts such as Bansko as they are perfect for winter holidays and skiing trips.  We are proud to have a fantastic selection of properties on our website which are up for sale and these properties span the complete map of Bulgaria including the Black Sea Coast, the capital city of Sofia and also several properties in mountain resorts and small villages.

Geographical location

Situated in South eastern Europe, Bulgaria occupies the north eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. Its territory is 110,993 sq. km. and it boasts one of the longest coastlines in Europe: an extensive 378 km of beautiful sandy beaches. To the north, most of the border with Romania passes along the Danube. Bulgaria also borders Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Turkey to the south-east, and Greece to the south.

Nature

Rugged snow-capped peaks and soft green slopes, cool forests carrying the aroma of herbs and wild fruit, quick-flowing rivers and crystal-clear blue lakes, mineral springs and nature reserves, rare plants and game, large resorts and small picturesque villages with living traditions and folklore - every Bulgarian landscape has its own characteristic appearance and fascination.


Bulgaria boasts the highest and largest unspoiled mountain ranges in Southeast Europe, harboring rich plant life and home to rare species of birds. Occupying almost half of the country's territory, they offer stunning views, are easily accessible, and are a prime destination for both winter and summer tourist activities.

The Black Sea Coast is well known for its clean, white sanded beaches, warm seas, and temperatures that average 80F (26C) during the summer. Its lively resorts are among the trendiest in today's Europe.

The predominant climate in Bulgaria is moderate and transitional continental with plenty of sunlight per year. There are four clearly marked seasons: spring is warm and sunny, summer is dry and balmy, autumn is hot and full of colour, and winter is moderately cold, with snowfalls. The average summer temperatures rarely exceed 30°C. Average winter temperature is around O°C.


By Plane

Bulgaria is only 3 hours away from the UK. Most major airlines, as well as some charters, fly to the capital Sofia. It is also possible to fly directly to the seaside towns of Varna and Bourgas.
British Airways, Bulgarian Air and Whizz Air are some of the main air carriers to Bulgaria.

By Car
enter through any one of the many border checkpoints. Foreign driving licenses are valid on Bulgarian territory. Car insurance is compulsory and if not previously arranged, it could be purchased on the Bulgarian border.
By Train

The main European railway routes pass through Bulgaria. International trains link Sofia with many European capital cities and the domestic rail network ensures access to all large settlements.

Population

 7,824 million inhabitants (2003)
Bulgarians are friendly and often recognized as extremely open to foreigners. They possess the typical Eastern hospitability and are closer to one another than many Western European people.
Capital

Sofia (1.2 m. population)
Nestled at the foot of the beautiful Vitosha Mountain, Sofia is the largest Bulgarian city and the second oldest capital city in Europe. It boasts a lively atmosphere, a remarkable architectural style and numerous museums, theatres, art galleries and churches. It also is the administrative, cultural, and industrial centre of the country, increasingly popular as an outsourcing location or headquarters for a number of international companies.



Religion

86.6% of the population are Orthodox Christians, 12% are Muslims, 2% - other. The Bulgarian Church is autonomous and headed by a Patriarch.


Language

The official language is Bulgarian and the official alphabet is Cyrillic. 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.

Currency/ exchange and Credit Cards

The Bulgarian monetary unit is the Bulgarian Lev (BGN). 1 lev = 100 stotinki. Presently, coins in circulation are of nominal values 1,2,5,10, 20, 50 stotinki and 1 lev. The bills in circulation are: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 leva.
The exchange rate of the Lev is pegged to the Euro, one Euro being exchanged for BGN 1.9 on average. Exchange of foreign currency takes place in all banks in Bulgaria or in the network of change bureaus in the towns and resorts. Banks and some exchange offices charge commission fees.
Most hotels, shops and restaurants in Sofia accept credit cards, but this is not the case in the country and in smaller towns. Cash is the most widespread form of payment.

Smoking

As of January 1st, 2005, Bulgarian restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, etc. have zones for smokers and for non-smokers. There is no smoking in public places.

Tipping:

Do not feel obliged to leave a tip, if you do not think the service you have been offered has been good enough. Some restaurants include a service percentage in the bill. The standard tip is around 10 %.

Time Zone:

The local time in Bulgaria is + 2 hours from the West-European time (GMT) and + 1 hour from the Central-European time (CET - Paris, Rome). Summer time is from late March through late October.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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