Feasibility of Alternatives in Rural Tourism in Strandja Region

Starndja Mountain as specific rural part of Bulgaria and Turkey is a popular tourist destination. Strandja Region has a different tourism potential and for the purposes of this measure under rural tourism we must understand tourism based in rural areas. The main focus of this survey is to create feasibility of alternatives that have emerged from interviews with farm based rural tourism entrepreneurs. The aim of the article is to develop understanding of improvements in rural tourism business. It means special facilities for: Accommodation in farm based rural houses - farm produce promotional stands for the relevant household produce. Provision and improvement of outdoor areas, leisure time and recreation facilities horse riding, sport fishing, eco-paths etc. Renovation of buildings for rural tourism purposes, i.e. buildings of historic and cultural interest {old cellars, mills, etc.} Well kept tradition and Balkan Folklore Farm based rural tourism in Strandja Region has a lot of potential benefits, especially when the area is economically less developed.