Property Location: Vinarsko

This snug village offers the best of both worlds; calmness and beauty to enjoy a relaxing retreat yet close enough to towns and cities with all amenities.   The village of Vinarsko is very well developed providing a medical center, post office, mobile service shops and cafes.   With friendly neighbours and a great community feel Vinarsko already has a number of ex-pats within the community and in the surrounding villages.
By being just a short distance from the town of Aitos, the sea town of Burgas (Bourgas); leading to the Black Sea Coastal resorts, and the International airport it makes this an ideal location for either permanent living or a great holiday escape!
Vinarkso Overview

• Public Transport
• Facilities; shops, post office, medical
• Close to towns, large supermarkets and all other amenities
• Easy access to seaside resorts and airport

A little bit about Bulgaria
It is now estimated that around 60,000 'ex-pats' now live in Bulgaria and a majority of the major towns and cities have a sizeable ex-pat community and virtually every village in Bulgaria has its cohort of resident British families. This number is set to increase quite dramatically through 2009. 

With superb beaches, breathtaking mountains and the beautiful countryside combined with a relaxed lifestyle, friendly neighbours and low prices Bulgaria is becoming the preferred relocation and holiday destination.  Bulgaria now has a more stable economy with increasing employment opportunities and sees a very bright future.

Everybody in Bulgaria has direct access to telephone services, mobile phone coverage, high speed internet and cable or satellite TV with local and international channels. Most villages have a post office, local shops, restaurants, petrol stations, a church and a health service or chemist - plus easy and regular transport to the bigger, regional towns with a wider range of amenities such as: shopping centres, supermarkets, internet cafes, cinemas, theatres, bus and train stations, local authority offices, hospitals and schools.

The Cost of Living
Bulgaria is probably best known for its low property prices but what may be less widely appreciated is that the cost of living here is about a third of that in the UK. While some items, such as petrol at around 1.90 BGN (Bulgarian Leva) or £0.90 a litre, are more expensive, direct price comparisons of non-imported food, clothing, electrical goods and furniture reflect around 30 to 35% of UK costs, with utility bills and municipal tax (council tax) at an even lower level. Last year, for instance, the total municipal tax that we paid on the property was 29 BGN (appx. £15).

Working in Bulgaria
Whilst some people are able to live off equity that they have made in the UK or earn an income from renting out their UK properties, in many cases the only way to continue a permanent life out here is to find work. Many expats set up their own companies to run restaurants, bars, hotels and B & B's, while others create viable businesses providing services aimed directly at the expat community. And these ventures sit comfortably alongside the host of new opportunities and gaps in the market, which are becoming easier and easier to identify given that the retail, tourism, service and entertainment industries are continuing to expand.

A Relaxed and Slower Pace of Life
Bulgaria offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the better things of life: the beach in summer, skiing in the winter, golf, walking in the mountains, horse-riding, fishing, football; painting, photography, bird-watching; opera, theatre, music; clubs, concerts, cinema - it's all here. On the other hand, you could spend your days pottering around the garden and your evenings outside watching the sun go down over a glass of home-made wine.

Many people grow their own produce at home. Self sufficiency is a respected standard - but, if you prefer, you can also buy everything you need for a completely modern lifestyle from any of the big supermarkets or shopping malls that are now open for business across the country.

Medical info
Bulgaria's doctors and nurses are extremely well trained and deliver first class medical care despite the poor standard of their facilities. The National Health Service is available to all and is administered across the country by Regional Health Centres. Everybody who works in Bulgaria, including expats, is required to pay health insurance contributions (NOI) and can register with the doctor of their choice, so most people opt for a GP close to home or one that speaks their language.  

Catering
The city is full of restaurants, pubs, beer-houses, taverns, and refreshment stalls and groceries. The most famous restaurants are National, Staryat Pristan, Starata Gemiya, Bourgaska Sreshta, as well as hotels' restaurants. Food in the city is generally cheap, especially if one goes shopping in the suburbs or at marketplaces.

Transport
The Bourgas Airport operates regular flights from various European destinations. The airport is an international one and sees increased traffic, including charter flights, during the summer. The railway station of Bourgas has connections to all parts of the country. The city's central bus station is located next to the railway station. Buses to the country's largest cities, including Sofia start from there. There are also a lot of private carriers that offer transport to towns and resorts to the north and south of Bourgas along the coast. There is regular city transport - buses, trolley-buses and route taxis.