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Glimpses of Bulgaria's Black Sea

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Glimpses of Bulgaria's Black Sea

NESSEBUR: A street in an area with 40 completed hotels, but no tarmac.

Photo: Georgi Kozhuharov

Glimpses of Bulgaria's Black Sea

NOT QUITE ON THE ROAD: Work on completing a new road to Slunchev Bryag (Sunny Beach) has been delayed for up to two months.

Photo: Georgi Kozhuharov

Glimpses of Bulgaria's Black Sea

IRAKLI: Construction in and around the Irakli coastal nature area has been a source of long-standing controversy.

Photo: Georgi Kozhuharov

Glimpses of Bulgaria's Black Sea

SOZOPOL: Building projects in the southern seaside town.

Photo: Georgi Kozuharov

Glimpses of Bulgaria's Black Sea

APRIL 2009: A seaside scene at Sozopol on Bulgaria's southern Black Sea coast.

Photo: Georgi Kozhuharov

The gallery of five photographs above is from a wide range taken by Economedia staff photographer Georgi Kozhuharov on a recent trip to Bulgaria's Black Sea coastline, ahead of the summer season.

The collection is a snapshot, literally, of some of the developments that have been the source of controversy about over-construction, along with shortcomings in infrastructure to cope with the changes along the coastline.

It appears that, in line with media reports of statements from tourism and other authorities, in some areas there seems to be a halt to construction of some developments as the financial and economic crisis produces fallout in Bulgaria.

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Anonymous patsky Sat, Jul 25 2009 18:05 CET

we are fortunate to live in Budjaka
area of sozopol unfortunately the
roads are a big dissapointment
they are a river of mud in winter
and a dust cloud in summer, with
craters that would stop a
mountaineer. that apart life's ok

Anonymous Rab Tue, May 12 2009 13:37 CET

Who want an nice apartment that has no road or pavement in or around it? People don't want to walk through mud and dirt when they leave their property.
Do something now before its too late!

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Anonymous Jordan Fri, Apr 17 2009 17:11 CET

That`s great, but what about the alleys and the lighting fixtures. It looks bad with all that mud. The Windmill Palms would look great.

Anonymous Robert Fri, Apr 17 2009 10:57 CET

I live in Durannkalak and up to now there has been little Development.
I have miles of coast line and when I go to the pretty beach I am lucky if I see 2 people.
So if your fed up with Bansko and Sunney etc.Come here.
Go to the center and ask for the English man Robert any body will tell you were I live. I will be happy to show you round.

Anonymous Andre expat Fri, Apr 17 2009 07:38 CET

I appeal to the 20% of positive/constructive thinkers to join me in finding a solution to the problems, without the energy and time wasting excecise of judging and blaming. Embrace challenges, adapt,adopt and be flexible enough to bend with the winds of change that is sweeping our new world in which we are so unprepared and ill equiped to deal with. We need clear calm thinking coupled with bold and brave, fearless and decisive action.

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Anonymous Lucky Thu, Apr 16 2009 21:34 CET

I bought apartments in Sunny Beach, now sold with £110,000 profit in my bank. A happy lad.

Anonymous British now living in BG Thu, Apr 16 2009 21:14 CET

Yes I aggree that the coast line is overbuilt...what a shame!

Anonymous Stewart in blighty Thu, Apr 16 2009 09:17 CET

Oh dear, Spain All over again.
When will thay learn.
Sun, Sea,and Zargoka !!!!!!

Anonymous EXPAT Thu, Apr 16 2009 08:23 CET

dear just_a_nobody

it seems that your economic background is not that fundamental, that for sure also applies for those people who developed these projects and those who approved them.

it does not hurt to learn from others and/or the past...

Anonymous just_a_nobody Thu, Apr 16 2009 06:54 CET

Any economic development is good for the country at this point... sea side or not. It's also important that these projects get finished!

Anonymous Budgysmuggler Thu, Apr 16 2009 05:16 CET

well if you can ride in your merc with black windows,or your Q7,or the new BMV - who cares?? or your town mayor has 2 apts in spain - who cares?? what idiots!! and Bansko is just as bad.

Anonymous Mark C. Wed, Apr 15 2009 21:59 CET

I hate to see the development that has taken place in and around Sozopol since my first visit back in the early 1990s, the town has lost much of it's charm. 10+ years ago a trip along the southern Black Sea coastline to the Turkish frontier was an adventure, now it is a common tourist destination.

Anonymous Grga Pitic Wed, Apr 15 2009 21:33 CET

The tourist industry in Bulgaria will take a really big hit this summer. And the mafia people who run the show at the Black Sea resorts deserve to suffer and take all losses. Bastards! They have buried the beautiful country!!!

Anonymous robert in france Wed, Apr 15 2009 18:01 CET

it would seem that the once beautiful cherno more coastline continues to be massacred by ruthless constructers and blind authorities....remember what happened to spain....the disaterous algarve developments in portugal. one should always try to learn from other peoples mistakes

Anonymous EXPAT Wed, Apr 15 2009 17:11 CET

hmmm... looks like a place where someone can really find some recreation...

some people prefer vacation on a farm, some in the mountains, some on the seaside, but maybe there are some who prefer to do vacation on a construction site.. maybe this is a niche market where they can focus on... it is called market segmentation ! :-(


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