At the heart of the luxury mixed-use development is the Gary Player Signature golf course, located on 164-hectares of wild, scenic Black Sea coast terrain, spanning 4.5 kilometres of coastline and bestowing a truly exhilarating golfing experience with stunning sea views.

Mr Player cannot speak highly enough of the course. “I’ve been designing golf courses for a long time all over the world – in China, India, Africa, America – all over the world. And I must say that I have never seen such a beautiful golf course as this here.

I am certain that it will bring a lot of tourism to Bulgaria and I am confident that Bulgaria will become a favourite place for holding world class golf tournaments within the next two to three years.”

The Golf Clubhouse will offer casual luxury with a comfortable, sophisticated and inviting social atmosphere for golfers and friends.

The facility will include relaxing restaurants, an elegant bar and lounge with fireplaces and terraces overlooking the 18th green and seaside views to the Gary Player Signature golf course.

The Clubhouse will include workout facilities, indoor and outdoor pools with dramatic views in all directions.

Gary Player has the final word, “You will never see a golf course like this anywhere in the world. Never.”

Notes to editors:

The Gary Player Signature golf course is the centrepiece of Thracian Cliffs Golf & Spa Resort.

The Chedi hotel will comprise 60 suites and will have all of the facilities, amenities and services you would expect from a luxury boutique resort.

Once completed, Thracian Cliffs Golf & Spa Resort will be set apart from other resorts in Europe due to its architecture and interior design, which will reflect contemporary Asian style.

The Chedi hotel will manage The Chedi Suites, The Chedi Club Suites, The Chedi Residences, The Golf View Residences, The Clubhouse, The Chedi Beach Club, The Chedi Spa and the luxurious Chedi Villas, each on its own secluded 2500 m² plot.

Contact:

Thracian Cliffs Golf & Spa Resort EAD
10 Oborishte Street
Sofia 1504
Bulgaria
T +359 2 944 1039
F +359 2 944 1152
M +359 885 621 108
sales@thraciancliffs.com
www.thraciancliffs.com

Nine years after the first golf course was built, Bulgaria is on the fast track to becoming an established world golf destination and the development of the golf industry would double the all-important summer season on the Black Sea coast.

The Government is also backing the drive to boost golf in Bulgaria and plans to develop the industry and attract an increasing number of upper-class affluent tourists. It sees the construction of golf courses as an alternative to the property boom on the Black Sea Coast and in mountain resorts.

Soon, Bulgaria will be home to one of Europe’s top golf courses, in the form of the new Gary Player Signature course, which is part of the Thracian Cliffs Golf & Spa Resort.

The 18-hole Gary Player Signature golf course forms the core of the luxury mixed-use development which is located on 164-hectares of wild, scenic Black Sea coast terrain.

The Golf Clubhouse will offer casual luxury with a comfortable, sophisticated and inviting social atmosphere for golfers and friends. The facility will include relaxing restaurants, an elegant bar and lounge with fireplaces and terraces overlooking the 18th green and seaside views to the Gary Player Signature golf course.

The Clubhouse will include workout facilities, indoor and outdoor pools with dramatic views in all directions. And just in case you find yourself on the golf course without your dictionary, here are a few useful phrases to help you get ‘a-round’….

‘Did you see where that landed?’ ???? ?? ???? ????? ???? ?????? Vidia li tazi topka kyde padna?

‘That is a horrible lie’ ???? ? ?????? ????. Tova e uzhasna lyzha.

‘Surely that’s a gimme’ ???? ????? ? ????? ??? ?????????. Tazi topka e vytre sys sigurnost.

‘This to go all square. No pressure.’ ?????????? ?? ???? ????? ? ?????. ????????. Rezultatyt ot tazi dupka e raven. Spokojno.

‘I didn’t touch it’ ?? ? ????????. Ne ia dokosnah.

‘No I definitely scored 4 not 5’ ??, ??? ????????? ????????? 4, ?? 5. Ne, sys sigurnost otbeliazah 4, ne 5.

Good shot ????? ????. Dobyr udar.

Notes to editors:

The Gary Player Signature golf course is the centrepiece of Thracian Cliffs Golf & Spa Resort. The hotel will comprise 60 suites and will have all of the facilities, amenities and services you would expect from a luxury boutique resort.

Once completed, Thracian Cliffs Golf & Spa Resort will be set apart from other resorts in Europe due to its architecture and interior design, which will reflect contemporary Asian style.

This hotel will manage The Chedi Suites, The Chedi Club Suites, The Chedi Residences and the luxurious Chedi Villas, each on its own secluded 2500 m² plot.

Contact:

Thracian Cliffs Golf & Spa Resort EAD

10 Oborishte Street

Sofia 1504 Bulgaria

T +359 2 944 1039

F +359 2 944 1152

M +359 885 621 108

sales@thraciancliffs.com

www.thraciancliffs.com

Considered to be one of the greatest emerging markets for worldwide property investors, Bulgaria is already a hotspot for skiing and sunbathing. Now, thanks to the massive pulling power of top quality golf courses, Bulgaria is on track to become a golfing phenomenon too. With global golf tourism worth over £10 billion, Bulgaria is bound to become a huge success – with a range of pursuits both on and off the course…

1. Big hitters, big names!

Bulgaria is fast becoming first choice for many UK holidaymakers taking summer or skiing holidays, and now it looks set to become a mini-paradise for golfers too, as developers invest heavily in building a number of prestigious signature golf courses in the country.

Soon, Bulgaria will be home to one of Europe’s top golf courses, in the form of Thracian Cliffs Golf and Spa Resort, which boasts an 18-hole Gary Player Signature golf course.

The course forms the core of the luxury mixed-use development and is located on 164-hectares of wild, scenic Black Sea coast terrain, spanning 4.5 kilometres of coastline and bestowing a truly exhilarating golfing experience with stunning sea views.

Being the first on site, Mr. Player had the privilege of situating the fairways along the edge of the land while the real estate had to take the back row overlooking the greens and the sea.

The Golf Clubhouse will offer extravagant golfer facilities, including restaurants, a Long Bar with fireplaces and terraces overlooking the 18th Green and the sea, a gym and indoor and outdoor swimming pools with stunning views.

Alongside Mr. Gary Player, several other big names are behind the boom in golf in Bulgaria – Ian Woosnam has designed three golf courses; Bankso golf course, the Ian Woosnam golf course and the Pirin Pine course and legend Jack Nicklaus is behind the Ibar Golf Club & Spa – his first project in southeast Europe.

2. The legendary nineteeth hole

Bulgaria’s all important Nineteeth Hole is buzzing – the capital Sofia boasts a bustling nightlife scene with numerous bars, clubs, live venues and “mehani” – traditional Bulgarian taverns. The restaurant scene in Sofia is also emerging as a culinary force within Eastern Europe.

You can enjoy a relaxing night out too – a pint of beer will only set you back around 50 pence!

3. A fair-weather destination – all year round!

Bulgaria boasts more than 2,500 hours of sunshine each year, with more than 300 during July and August alone. During the summer months, temperatures range from a balmy 23 to 30 degrees Celsius and you won’t have to edge slowly into the sea – the water will be warm and inviting.

The availability of reasonably priced direct flights to Bulgaria has made it easy for forward-thinking travellers to make the most of the country. Low-cost airlines fly 365 days a year to Sofia, Varna and Bourgas from many other European locations.

4. Royal and Ancient?

The game of golf may date back to the 12^th Century, but you won’t be able to pass that off as the only bit of ‘history’ you enjoy in Bulgaria – not when there’s so much else on offer.

For thirteen centuries, the land of Orpheus and Spartacus has sparked Thracian treasures and burial tombs, magnificent frescos and ancient applied arts.

Along the coast lie the Aladzha rock monastery, the historic architecture of Nessebar and old Thracian Tombs. Bulgaria also boasts the most ancient copper mines in Europe, which date back to the 5^th millennium BC and architecture from the late Bronze Age.

5. Feeling below par?

Pulled a muscle on the golf course or just feeling a little green? Soothe those aches away at one of the many thermal pools and spas dotted around the country, boasting mineral-rich waters with relaxation and healing benefits. The Chedi Spa at Thracian Cliffs would be the best place to recover your inner harmony.

Notes to editors:

The Chedi Hotel will comprise 60 suites and will have all of the facilities, amenities and services you would expect from a luxury boutique resort.

This Chedi hotel will manage The Chedi Suites, The Chedi Club Suites, The Chedi Residences and the extravagant Chedi Villas, each on its own secluded 2500 m² plot.

Once completed, Thracian Cliffs Golf and Spa Resort will be set apart from other resorts in Europe due to its architecture and interior design which will reflect contemporary Asian style.

Contact:

Thracian Cliffs Golf & Spa Resort EAD

10 Oborishte Street
Sofia 1504
Bulgaria
T   +359 2 944 1039

F +359 2 944 1152

M +359 885 621 108

sales@thraciancliffs.com

www.thraciancliffs.com

If you are a property owner in the Bulgarian Black Sea resort of Bourgas, you will soon be forced to restore and redecorate the exterior of your home – as part of a bid by the Government to improve the city centre – and if you fail to so, legal action will be taken…

The Mayor of Bourgas, Dimitar Nikolov, has said that the new rules are an essential part of the area’s restoration and rejuvenation programme and will apply to Bulgarian properties in the central pedestrian streets particularly along Alexandrovska and Bogoridi. Some of the first phases of the work will begin in Troikata Square.

Owners will be given a ‘decent time frame’ in which to conduct the necessary work. In case they fail to do so, the municipality will renovate the buildings with its own resources, after which it will collect the funds through legal action, if necessary.

The completion time for the refurbishment of Tsar Simeon Street and the area between Bulair and Cyril and Methodii has been brought forward and new pavements, tarmac, green belts, alleys and parking spaces are to be completed by the end of the month.

If you own a property in Bulgaria that has a cultural monument status, you will also be required to renovate the home’s exterior. Before doing so, special documents must be obtained from the National Institute of Cultural Monuments.

Bourgas is more of an industrial and business centre than a ‘proper’ resort, although there are a few beaches, but this work is hoped to change that and attract more tourists.

The international airport is a starting point for tourists visiting the Black Sea and also a popular focus for British property investors so they may well be enticed to stay on in Bourgas.

Surrounded by the coastal Bourgas Lakes and located at the westernmost point of the Black Sea, Bourgas can also lay claim to the largest and most important Bulgarian port.

For more information on Bulgarian properties and the property market in general, please visit http://bulgaria.themovechannel.com/

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Notes to editors:

TheMoveChannel.com is a property website that was founded in 1999 as an online resource for buying, selling and learning about property. It now receives as many as 300,000 visits per month and advertises over 50,000 properties in nearly 90 countries, which are listed by over 500 partner organisations.

For further information, please contact:

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www.themovechannel.com

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In ancient times, Greek colonizers established settlements along the entire coast of the Black Sea including Bulgaria, which lies along the western shore.

Prior to 1989 the Bulgarian Black Sea coast was internationally known as the Red Riviera. Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, however, its nickname has been changed to the Bulgarian Riviera.

The coastline has remained the most popular area in Bulgaria with tourists and holiday home buyers alike, as they flock to the sandy beaches and stunning rocky coastline. But, now the coastline has become a victim of its own success and there are concerns that the area could be ruined with a rash of Bulgarian developments.

Locals have also been denied free access to the beaches in some parts due to the mix of hotels and developments springing up.

Architects and MPs in Bulgaria are now calling for a one hundred metre construction free band to help protect the local environment and stop the development.

Growing public discontent has led to the MPs insisting for the application of article 16 of the Spatial Planning Act which guarantees free access to the sea for everyone.

“The Black Sea coast needs a zone absolutely forbidden for construction,” said Borislav Vladimirov, who wrote the spatial planning bill.

“Such laws already exist in Croatia which have ultimately led to the demolition of buildings situated within the forbidden 70-metre zone.

“Furthermore, municipalities should become owners of the beaches – not only the small but the main beaches too,” he added.

Georgi Nedelchev, Deputy Mayor of Bourgas, on Bulgaria’s Southern Coast, added, “Beaches are supposed to service the tourism industry, and while the state wants to make a profit from them, construction there has resulted in negative trends in tourism.”

For more information on properties in Bulgaria and the market in general, please visit http://bulgaria.themovechannel.com/

-ENDS-

Notes to editors:

TheMoveChannel.com is a property website that was founded in 1999 as an online resource for buying, selling and learning about property. It now receives as many as 300,000 visits per month and advertises over 50,000 properties in nearly 90 countries, which are listed by over 500 partner organisations.

For further information, please contact:

Dan Johnson

Managing Director

www.themovechannel.com

0207 952 7650