Golf in Bulgaria
Only two years ago, Bulgaria has been considered a beach holiday destination, however with 11 golf courses undergoing and in planning, this is soon to be changed.
This will certainly have great impact on the tourism industry, but also on the economy in general. Property markets have started to feel this impact and prices and interest in properties along the golf courses have marked a steady rise.
Bulgarian projects in the golf are estimated at more than 500 million EUR, some of which presented on the 2005 edition of the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM). Some of the key issues highlighted were the constantly increasing interest to Bulgaria as an investment and travel location with stable development of golf tourism. The engagement of world class designers as Gary Player, Ian Woosnam & Jack Nicklaus in the development of the new golf resorts will make definitely Bulgaria a preferred European golf destination.
Three of those projects are located in the yet unspoiled beautiful coastal area, north of Varna city. Fascinating locations, right next to the edge of cliffs, going down into the waves of the Black Sea, excellent climate with plenty of sunshine and temperatures between 24 and 30 degrees C between late April till October and welcoming attitude, those courses will easily become a favourite ones.
All three will be 18-hole courses, planned and realized in accordance with all modern trends in the golf course’s architecture and landscapes.
Thracian Cliffs Golf & Marina & Restaurants & Small sandy beaches
The site of Panoramika Golf Resort, which extends to the lip of a 150 meter high seaside cliff, is marked by a plateau surface and offers a spectacular elevated view of the Black Sea. The rough topography of the sea level Thracian Cliffs course will create a nice contrast and will drive a diverse design approach.
The golf course ranges through 145 tranquil, south facing hectares. Vastness and beauty will accompany you all the way to the 18th hole.
Gary Player, August 08, 2007: “Thracian Cliffs without question has the potential to be the best golf course I’ve ever been involved in,” he said. “When people in Britain and Europe see this course, they’re going to be flabbergasted.”
BlackSeaRama
BlackSeaRama won Best Bulgarian Development at the Bentley International Property Awards 2005, the leading industry award and regarded as the industry's Oscars, recognizing the best in the overseas property industry.
It is an exclusive seaside venue, which features a world class 18 holes signature golf course designed by the legendary Gary Player and unbelievable views of Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast.
The course is well under construction and in June 2008 will welcome the first keen golfers.
Lighthouse Golf Resort
Situated high on top of cliffs only divided from the sea by a small strip of the land the site benefits from spectacular views along the coast in either direction. Having predominantly been used for agriculture in the past the site lacks much feature although there is great scope for the movement required to create an interesting Golf Course and Resort.
Detailed design work has begun on the 18 hole, located just outside of the small resort town of Balchik, 40 minutes from Varna city and the International airport. Working alongside European Golf Design on this prject will be Ryder Cup Captain Ian Woosnam.
Works has just began, there will be only three more years before the first swing is made.
Only two years ago, Bulgaria has been considered a beach holiday destination, however with 11 golf courses undergoing and in planning, this is soon to be changed.
This will certainly have great impact on the tourism industry, but also on the economy in general. Property markets have started to feel this impact and prices and interest in properties along the golf courses have marked a steady rise.
Bulgarian projects in the golf are estimated at more than 500 million EUR, some of which presented on the 2005 edition of the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM). Some of the key issues highlighted were the constantly increasing interest to Bulgaria as an investment and travel location with stable development of golf tourism. The engagement of world class designers as Gary Player, Ian Woosnam & Jack Nicklaus in the development of the new golf resorts will make definitely Bulgaria a preferred European golf destination.
Three of those projects are located in the yet unspoiled beautiful coastal area, north of Varna city. Fascinating locations, right next to the edge of cliffs, going down into the waves of the Black Sea, excellent climate with plenty of sunshine and temperatures between 24 and 30 degrees C between late April till October and welcoming attitude, those courses will easily become a favourite ones.
All three will be 18-hole courses, planned and realized in accordance with all modern trends in the golf course’s architecture and landscapes.
Thracian Cliffs Golf & Marina & Restaurants & Small sandy beaches
The site of Panoramika Golf Resort, which extends to the lip of a 150 meter high seaside cliff, is marked by a plateau surface and offers a spectacular elevated view of the Black Sea. The rough topography of the sea level Thracian Cliffs course will create a nice contrast and will drive a diverse design approach.
The golf course ranges through 145 tranquil, south facing hectares. Vastness and beauty will accompany you all the way to the 18th hole.
Gary Player, August 08, 2007: “Thracian Cliffs without question has the potential to be the best golf course I’ve ever been involved in,” he said. “When people in Britain and Europe see this course, they’re going to be flabbergasted.”
BlackSeaRama
BlackSeaRama won Best Bulgarian Development at the Bentley International Property Awards 2005, the leading industry award and regarded as the industry's Oscars, recognizing the best in the overseas property industry.
It is an exclusive seaside venue, which features a world class 18 holes signature golf course designed by the legendary Gary Player and unbelievable views of Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast.
The course is well under construction and in June 2008 will welcome the first keen golfers.
Lighthouse Golf Resort
Situated high on top of cliffs only divided from the sea by a small strip of the land the site benefits from spectacular views along the coast in either direction. Having predominantly been used for agriculture in the past the site lacks much feature although there is great scope for the movement required to create an interesting Golf Course and Resort.
Detailed design work has begun on the 18 hole, located just outside of the small resort town of Balchik, 40 minutes from Varna city and the International airport. Working alongside European Golf Design on this prject will be Ryder Cup Captain Ian Woosnam.
Works has just began, there will be only three more years before the first swing is made.
