Europe poured more than EUR 160 million for rural tourism in Bulgaria
About BGN 175 million from the program for developing in rural areas in Bulgaria will be invested in projects for development of the rural tourism in Bulgaria. Currently in the offices are collecting projects which after approval will receive finding through this program period. Included are and the funds from the European subsidies that have not been used by the farmers since 2007.Financing of tourist properties will become in two criterions: 312th for micro factories and 311th- for diversification of non-agricultural activities. The total recourses in both criterions amounted to nearly BGN 160 million.
Subsidies are granted for renovation of old houses and tourist trails, creating horse facilities, tourist advertisement. In the places, regions in Bulgaria where there are cultural and historical attractions will found projects for making them popular.
Since 2007, State Fund ”Agriculture” has approved nearly 600 projects in two of the criterions(points) that finance business in the Bulgarian villages. Over the past two years have been created micro factories with funds of BGN 120 million. BGN 45 millions more are approved for none-agricultural activities.
The first thing I want to say is, thank you Kiki for all you have done. The first time we spoke to Kiki we felt right at ease. Because we didn' t know how or when we were going to be in Bulgaria we didn't let her know. So when we got there we contacted Kiki. Because we were only there for a week we didn't have much time. She immediatly made sure we could visit a house the same day. She called us crazy because it was 400 km from varna were we stayed. But we went. She could not be there with us because it was such short notice, but the next day she was. Kiki cleared her calender to make sure we could look at some other houses with her. Besides the fact she showed us some good houses we also had a lot of fun. When we went to see the last one it was bingo. So we would buy the house. Kiki made sure a paper work was oke before we left back to Belgium. Now not even a month later we can call ourselfes the proud owners of a house in Bulgaria. What Kiki did for us was amazing. Everything went smoothly without any problems. She is a hardworking woman,(sometimes to hard working), she makes sure everything goes smoothly. And besides that she is a great person. We know we have a new friend for life. When we buy our next house it will be with Kiki. So again Kiki thank you, you are amazing
— Bart en Annick, Belgie