Project No. BGMK0200046 "Integrated development of distinctive cultural and close-to-nature tourism in East planning and Blagoevgrad region" (SERENE)

Project No. BGMK0200046 "Integrated development of distinctive cultural and close-to-nature tourism in East planning and Blagoevgrad region" (SERENE)

Project code:

BGMK0200046

Project call:

2021TC16IPCB006 – 2024-4

Priority / Specific objective:

Priority 3 - Integrated development of the cross-border region
Specific objective
RSO5.2 - Fostering the integrated and inclusive social, economic and environmental local development, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security, in areas other than urban areas

Type of project:

Investment

Project duration in months:

24

Project final contract amount:

EUR 1.054.056,20

Project EU co-financing rate:

EUR 786.980,74

Project start date:

03.04.2025

Project end date:

02.04.2027

Partners:

LP: Centre for development of East planning region

PP2: Municipality of Shtip

PP3: Municipality of Gotse Delchev

PP4: Municipality of Sandanski

PP5: Association of entrepreneurs Gotse Delchev region

PP6: Tourist Association "Momini Dvori"

PP7: Association Savremie - Sandanski

Project summary:

The project "Integrated development of distinctive cultural and close-to-nature tourism in East planning and Blagoevgrad region" (SERENE) will provide:

Project investment activities in Municipality of Probishtip include: Reconstruction of mountain hut Crn Vrn situated in the Osogovo mountain on the territory of Municipality of Probishtip: The property will be completely reconstructed and will provide accommodation for 10 people. The property will be equipped with a space for organisation of small-scale workshops/meetings.

Project investment activities in Municipality of Kochani include: Establishing a recreation complex around Lake Gradche, Municipality of Kochani.

Project investment activities in Municipality of Shtip include:

- Reconstruction of accommodation facility within Spa Kezhovica

Renovation of a municipal building for accommodation of balneological tourists.

- An open- air museum at spring of mineral water in L'dzi (Novo Selo) Municipality of Shtip

The open-air museum will invite visitors and tourists to touch the open-air museum and explore the mineral water spring. They will gain knowledge about the geological, cultural and historical significance of the site through interpretive exhibits.

- Reconstruction of old traditional house in Novo Selo 

Conservation, restoration, adaptation and reconstruction into protected intangible heritage in Novo Selo - architecture house

Project investment activities in Municipality of Gotse Delchev include:

- Improving tourism conditions in Toplitsata, village of Mosomishte, Municipality of Gotse Delchev 

Development of a bicycle path with a total length of 1370 meters, of which 720 meters are on the streets of the village of Mosomishte, and the remaining 650 meters pass along a rural road connecting the village with the area “Toplitsa”, the village of Mosomishte.

- Historical museum in Gotse Delchev

Minor roof improvements of the municipal historical museum in Gotse Delchev.

Project investment activities in Municipality of Sandanski include: Improvement/ modernisation of part of the infrastructure of the Summer Theatre in the city of Sandanski:

•spectator area;
•accessible environment for viewers;
•energy efficient measures;
•green innovative measures (pilot construction of a green roof small building stage: construction of green fences and green vertical wall).

Project soft activities: Summer cultural festival, Scout camp for children, Cross-border fam tour, Summer cultural festival in Mosomishte, Training of tourism professionals, Marking and digital mapping of eco-tourist routes, Digital product Cross-border self-guided tours around the cross-border region,   Creating a visual identity of East planning region, Sandanski and Gotse Delchev.

 

Under the project will be implemented the following:

Reconstruction of mountain hut Crn Vrv, Establishing a recreation complex around Gradche, Reconstruction of accommodation in Spa Kezhovica, Reconstruction of property no. 22 in Novo Selo, Creating an open-air museum in L'dzi, Improving tourism conditions in Toplitsata, Modernization of a summer cultural theatre, Minor roof improvements of historical museum, Joint cross-border video for integrated all-season tourist offer, Marked eco paths, Developed self-guided tour, Developed joint marketing management plan.

 

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