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 Located
on the beautiful Black Sea coast, with a population just above
2300 people, the town of Byala is a small traditional Bulgarian
settlement. Renowned for its crystal blue sea and sandy
beaches, and its thriving wine industry, Byala is becoming a
much sought after residential area for foreigners and locals
alike.
Only 50 km south from the Bulgarian Sea capital Varna and lying
just 40 km north of the town of Bourgas, its panoramic views
make it the perfect spot for a flexible holiday or for wise
investors.
 Founded
in the 3rd century, Byala boasts with interesting history.
Remains of the ancient fortress can still perch above the
white cliffs (hence the name Byala, “white”). The town would be
an interesting location for any anthropologist as its sandy
beach have been found to contain many dinosaur remains.
Byala's economy is based mostly on tourism and
agriculture, including viticulture. There are several hotels,
camping areas and beaches. There are attempts to develop
"village tourism", a new concept that is believed to be
interesting to foreigners.
 The
town is still underdeveloped if compared to other tourist areas.
The local government supports a few environmental and tourism
projects. Byala's port is currently under reconstruction and is
planned to become a yacht marina. There has been much new
residential building undertaken between 2003 and 2006 due to
perceived higher interest from foreign (particularly Danish and
Dutch) investors and tourists.
In December 2007, plans were announced for a
carbon-neutral resort at Karadere beach, some 3 km north of
Byala, Norman Foster's first project in Bulgaria. A series of
car free hill towns in a setting of oak forests, meadows and
river gorges, Black Sea Gardens will create a year-round
community for up to 15400 residents. |