The Urbanization Controversy 🏗️

Photo Focus: Environmental Conflict 🛑

This is a key photo illustrating the long-running controversy and scandalous development plans at Irakli. The sign advertising luxury property (with high prices, e.g., 2000 EUR/sq.m.) highlights the market pressure that threatens the protected area, fueling environmental protests.

Visual Context

The image serves as a powerful reminder of the threat of over-urbanization to the pristine Bulgarian coast, making Irakli a symbol of conservation efforts.

About Irakli and Emona

The area's importance extends beyond tourism, serving as a political and ecological battleground for Bulgarian environmentalists.