Peshtera (population about 23,700) is a town, which attracts huge interest among the people looking to buy Bulgarian real estate and, especially, Bulgarian mountain property. It lies between the Upper Thracian lowland and the Rhodope Mountains and is situated 125 km to the southeast of Sofia, the capital city with a wide variety of residential and commercial Bulgarian properties to choose from, 40 km to the southwest of Plovdiv, 20 km south of Pazardjik and 15 km north of Batak.
It takes its name from the many caves (‘peshtera’ is the Bulgarian word for 'cave') in the vicinity.
The first traces of human presence in the area date from the Neolithic. The Thracian tribe of the Bessi inhabited the area in Antiquity and the settlement in the Peshtera Valley emerged in the fourth century BC.
The earliest piece of written evidence for the town's name dates from 1479, when Peshtera was part of the fief of a certain Mustafa in the Ottoman Empire. During the Bulgarian National Revival, many churches, bridges, fountains, schools and houses were built. The first secular school in Peshtera was opened in 1848, while the Nadezhda ('hope') community centre emerged in 1873. Many local residents took part in the armed struggle for the Liberation of Bulgaria, the town itself was liberated during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78 on 6 January.
The town of Peshtera can give various opportunities for a significant return of land investment in Bulgaria or property purchase by renting them out through the services of a serious company for property management in Bulgaria. Furthermore, it is a town, which will definitely attract the attention of the interested in buying cheap real estate or rural property in Bulgaria, which the town and the surrounding area can offer. Those who are interested in acquiring Bulgarian property in this area will fall in love with the small but interesting town. It is liked for its scenic views, untouched nature and historical sights, which will certainly draw the attention of tourists and prospective Bulgarian real estate buyers.
There are two natural reserves in the municipality: Koupena Biospheric Reserve, which is of global importance and is under the protection of UNESCO and The Sokola (the Falcon) Reserve, which spreads over a territory of 1.27 sq.km. It is located 8 km to the west of Peshtera and south of St. Constantine Resort. Sokolovata skala (the Falcon Rock) is located there. A large number of caves are in the area of Peshtera, among them Snezhanka and Yubileyna attract the highest attention. Snezhanka Cave is one of the seven biggest caves in Bulgaria. Yubileyna Cave lies at 600 m. above sea level. Over 25 buildings have been declared monuments of culture: The Civil Rituals Hall, The Bulgarian-Russian Friendship Hall, Halil Mehmedov's Turkish house, the old Turkish school, the old clock, Razvitie "chitalishte" (arts, culture and literature center), the nunnery and other buildings in the region. St. Dimitar Church was recognized to be of national importance.
Peshtera is a lovely and interesting place for Bulgarian and foreign visitors, interested not only in tourism, but in buying property in Bulgaria as well, enchanted by the idea to have cheap property in Bulgaria that may turn into a second home for them.
In fact, finding cheap Bulgarian property here is a very important reason for the great interest in Bulgarian real estate. However, cheap property in Bulgaria does not always mean low quality. The low price of the hotels in Peshtera is an example of this statement. As a whole, if you prefer having your own house instead of staying in a hotel, you should know that the price of the Bulgarian apartments here varies, but everybody can find what he or she is looking for. Other cheap Bulgarian properties can be found in the villages near Peshtera. They will furthermore attract the attention of the people looking to make a profitable land investment in Bulgaria by buying land plot for sale in Bulgaria or rural houses for sale in Bulgaria in an area where the genuine Bulgarian spirit, traditions and customs are fully flourishing. Many foreigners have chosen Radylovo to purchase a wonderful Bulgarian real estate. It is situated 6 km from Peshtera and has a museum collection showing the participation of the local people in the April Uprising (1876).
The "Batak" artificial lake and the "St. Konstantin" summer resort are at a distance of 15 km from the town. In summer they offer excellent conditions for sun-bathing, swimming, and fishing, and in winter- for skiing, which makes them preferable places for the fans of ski property in Bulgaria.
The activities with the support of the Beautiful Bulgaria Project include restoration and renovation of the facades and roofs of a number of buildings in Peshtera, the reconstruction and building of sports facilities, children’s playgrounds, access ways for disabled to and around the sites included in the project; the construction of a business centre; the development and improvement of the infrastructure connecting the towns and villages. The construction of a modern refuse dump which will be used by all 11 municipalities in the Pazardzhik District, is expected.
