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Varna and Burgas, November 25, 2025. The European Investment Bank and the Bulgarian government have signed the final agreement to finance the construction of the A5 "Black Sea" highway. Construction machinery will arrive on site in the spring of 2026.
For the real estate market, this event is more significant than joining Schengen. We are witnessing the birth of a new super-region and the emergence of a "golden middle" of the coast, where prices per square meter are preparing for a sharp rise.
| Section | What You Will Get from Reading This |
|---|---|
| Why the Varna–Burgas road will no longer take 3 hours and how this unifies the coast. | |
| Price analysis in Byala and Obzor. Why the 30% discount will disappear in two years. | |
| A plan for buying real estate in undervalued locations before the heavy machinery arrives. |
The Essence of the Project and New Logistics Standards
The current route between the two maritime capitals lies through the difficult serpentine of the Sunny Beach pass. In season, the road takes from 2 to 3 hours. This effectively splits the coast into two isolated parts, making life in the towns in the middle inconvenient for active business.
The new A5 highway will reduce travel time to 45 minutes. This creates a single agglomeration. A scenario of living in quiet Byala with a daily commute to Varna, or running a business in Burgas while living in Obzor, becomes a reality.
Where to Find Profit and Hidden Potential
This news radically changes the attractiveness of the so-called "dead zone." We are talking about towns located midway between Varna and Burgas. These are Byala, Obzor, Shkorpilovtsi, and the Karadere area.
Previously, these locations were considered "remote summer houses." Transfer from the airport took over an hour, and infrastructure was isolated. Real estate prices here are traditionally 20–30% lower than in Varna, Burgas, or Sunny Beach itself.
Asset Revaluation.
With the advent of the highway, these towns de facto become convenient suburbs of two major cities. Accessibility to Varna and Burgas airports is reduced to 20–25 minutes.
Land Accumulation.
Major developers began aggressively buying up land for construction in the Obzor area back in November. They anticipate demand for logistics centers and new comfort-class residential complexes.
Disappearance of the Discount.
The current difference in price per sq.m. in Byala, where the average check is €1,100, and Varna with an average check of €1,800, will disappear within 2–3 years. The market will level out.
Why It Is Important to Act Today
The real estate market is inert, but major players act ahead of the curve. While ordinary buyers wait for the "first asphalt," investors understand the simple math.
The signing of the A5 construction contract is a signal that the undervalued "middle" of the coast is turning into the most promising investment asset of 2026. You have a short time to buy real estate at the prices of a "hard-to-reach province" that will soon become an elite suburb.
The Price of Investor Error
- Fact. Funding is approved, there is no turning back. Construction starts in 5 months.
- Money. Buying in Byala or Obzor now saves up to €700 per sq.m. compared to the forecast for 2027.
- Market Law. Infrastructure always drives prices up faster than inflation.
"People understand that the new route will bring mass tourists there who were previously too lazy to drive along the serpentine. We have 4 frontline properties in Byala in our closed database that are still selling at old 2024 prices. Write to me, and I will send the presentation."