Relocating to Stara Zagora offers many unique benefits to the expatriate. This was confirmed independently in a report by FDI Magazine (Published by the Financial Times) who awarded Stara Zagora "The Best Quality of Life" of all the other European Regions, equalled only by Greater Zurich, Switzerland. The judges were impressed with Stara Zagora's low cost, high quality accommodation in an area of rich cultural heritage.
Stara Zagora has the wonderful combination of a lively cosmopolitan city surrounded by vast areas of beautiful and varied rural scenery. Stara Zagora also has a climate generally regarded as the best in Bulgaria, the average yearly temperature in Stara Zagora is around +13 Celsius, or just over 55°F. Stara Zagora continues to be enhanced by massive EU and privately funded investment. These are providing superb motorway links, a rapidly developing infrastructure and the largest business park in South-East Europe. All these factors assure a sound and sustainable economic future for the City and Region of Stara Zagora.
Another key consideration when relocating is an interesting and accessible location for friends and family. This major Bulgarian city has cultural and historical artefacts of national significance. Stara Zagora city is home to the Thracian University, the only Opera House outside of Sofia and a thriving café culture. The city nightlife ranges from quiet sophisticated dining to the famous Stara Zagora club scene.
Stara Zagora Region has mile upon mile of glorious countryside, ideal for a wide range of sporting and leisure pursuits. Adding to this are the new Spa Resort and the historical cities of Plovdiv and Veliko Turnovo (the old capital of Bulgaria), which are all within a comfortable drive of Stara Zagora. The Bulgarian capital of Sofia, the magical Black Sea coast and the ski resort of Pamporovo, one of the best in South East Europe are Bulgarian destinations quite accessible from Stara Zagora. For further sightseeing information within the Stara Zagora Region, please visit the tourism page. For places beyond the Region, please go to the excursions page. Stara Zagora has something to suit everyone.
When you have relocated to Stara Zagora from the UK or other areas of Western Europe, you will find your savings and / or income should provide for a very comfortable standard of living. The cost of property, transport (public and private), dining-out and eating-in are all a fraction of Western prices. Interestingly, the low cost of living is coupled with the appearance of many modern designer shops on the main shopping streets of Stara Zagora city.
This is Stara Zagora Ltd was formed to provide information and contact details about all the many attributes of this amazing city and region. We recognise that your relocation is a big step and easy access to advice and up to date information is crucial. Stara Zagora is home to many expatriates and This is Stara Zagora offers a friendly advice and information service to the permanent resident. We regularly update our pages and we strive to ensure you will find everything you require. If you don't find the answer to your query amongst our pages, simply drop us an email and we will be delighted to help you.
This is Stara Zagora is here to help you with every stage of relocation and wishes you every success with your plans, your move and your new life. You are never far from home with This is Stara Zagora.