Beli Iskar

PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN BELI ISKAR

Beli Iskar is huddled in the bosom of the Rila Mountain and is just a short drive from the bustling ski resort of Borovets.  Everyone who has visited this charming village is astounded by its beauty.  Just a few years ago,  major development projects started in the area which has resulted in a significant increase in the value of real estate and the village now provides everything for the tourists.The village of Beli Iskar is situated only 10 km away from mountain resort complex Borovets, in the foothill of Rila Mountain. The village straddles one of the tributaries of the Iskar River, namely Beli Iskar, where its name originates from. The distance between Borovets and Beli Iskar can be pleasurably covered on foot, enjoying on route the enchanting mountain landscape.
The village of Beli Iskar is situated only 10 km away from mountain resort complex Borovets, in the foothill of Rila Mountain. The village straddles one of the tributaries of the Iskar River, namely Beli Iskar, where its name originates from. The distance between Borovets and Beli Iskar can be pleasurably covered on foot, enjoying on route the enchanting mountain landscape.
The lovely village attracts tourists with its beautiful natural setting, combined with the vicinity of Sofia. The first Center for Tourist Information in the area was inaugurated in the spring of 2003. It is conveniently located in the village square.

Special events such as folk song and dance performances, tasting of local delicacies and presentations of local customs and crafts are organized for the guests in the village.

Daytime activities include horseback riding the mountain and fishing trips to various locations. There are seven family hotels in the village of Beli Iskar that will more than gladly offer their hospitality to those passing by.

Running people, whose liking of fresh air combines with the appetite for culinary delights, converge on Beli Iskar to attend the Festival of Rila "zelnik", held at the end of June by the local Tourist association. The biggest event of the Festival, very appropriately, is the contest for the tastiest "zelnik". The latest event initiated at the Beli Iskar is an annual three-day rock festival at the end of August sponsored by the municipality of the town of Samokov.

The new Borovets project will be a system of tourist cores, which will include the populated areas of Samokov and Beli Iskar. The idea is to find new variety forms of tourism - ecological, rural, culture, as well as connections with the way of wife, the traditions and the holidays of the local population.

Beli Iskar Core - 1200-1400 height altitude, with capacity 2000-3000 beds. It will include the village of Beli Iskar with shelters in houses, villas and small family hotels. Over the village towards Borovets in the areas of Sokolets and Banderata hotels and holiday villas will be build. Here the new ski runs from pick Sokolets and pick Ivanov Kamak will finish. There will be a snow stadium, too. Lifts will connect this level with Borovets, pick Yastrebets and ski zone Markudgitcite. In the village of Beli Iskar sports, terrains and a horse-ridding base will be build. Here is the main entrance of National Park Rila, where mountain biking, horse riding, hiking will be organized. In the village traditional feasts will be arranged.

Source: ICB Properties Bulgaria