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Hunting and Fishing in Bulgaria

Are you bored with city life or you just want to relax near some lake or river? Fishing and hunting are the world’s most popular hobbies and are means of recreation and relaxation. They provide an opportunity to get away from the anxiety and stresses of the big city.
Bulgaria is the grace haven for everyone fond of fishing or hunting – with hundreds of rivers and plenty of mountains and reserves, everyone can enjoy his favourite hobby.
Over 2000-2500 foreign hunters a year are visiting Bulgaria, a large part of them being traditional visitors in the country or even property owners. The natural conditions, the strict observance of the Game Law and the Rules for its application, show that the country will preserve its position of a leader in this field.
Like hunting, sport fishing is also a big business in Bulgaria. Bulgarian lakes and rivers can offer all year round entertainment with excellent trout fishing, along with pike, carp and bream.
These ideal conditions drive fish and hunting fans to search for a holiday property in Bulgaria and visit our country over and over again. One can easily get a country house for as little as 15 000 Euro and turn it to a fantastic place with little renovation. Almost every village in Bulgaria is close to a small river or even a lake. So no matter where you decide to buy a property, you will be close enough to your hobby.
Best fishing locations tend to be Elhovo, Bourgas, Stara Zagora region and of course every village along the Danube river.
Anyone who spent at least 10 minutes in the internet searching for a property in Bulgaria will notice that these are the places with one of the cheapest properties for sale. Tons of available country houses and building plots are waiting for their new owners.
For hunting best places are Teteven, Troyan, Veliko Turnovo , Strandzha mountain and many others.
Those areas are full of hunting huts and lodges, small family run hotels and guest houses. They offer fantastic hilly views and deep forests for everyone who prefers a more quiet and tranquil holiday home.
All those areas are rich of small cosy villages with plenty of houses for sale. And what’s best these properties are cheap but with great potential! Your little hobby doesn’t have to be that expensive!
Some people decide to turn their interests into business and invest in their property in Bulgaria a little bit more. It is not difficult to find a rural house for sale with 8 or 10 rooms and transform it into a bed and breakfast. When you add fishing and hunting tours to it, you have a successful enterprise.
There are many cases of foreigners retiring in Bulgaria and starting a small business. If this sounds like you, then do not hesitate to visit Bulgaria and explore the multiple options you have available.