Trinity Capital begins construction of Bulgaria's first outlet village – Outlet Village Sofia

With the groundbreaking ceremony held in early October this year, investment company Trinity Capital marked the start of construction of Outlet Village Sofia – Bulgaria's first open-air outlet village. The project is expected to open its doors at the end of 2026 and offer a new standard in retail in the country, combining a proven European format with selected international and local lifestyle brands, BalkanEngineer.com learned from the company's official website.

Outlet Village Sofia will have 8,500 m2 of retail space, which will house 40 stores and a 1,200 m2 family restaurant located on the second level. The space is designed as an open retail area in the spirit of Provence, France, and 1,800 parking spaces are provided for the convenience of visitors.

The strategic location—at the entrance to Sofia, at one of the busiest transport intersections in the country, through which more than 24 million cars pass annually—guarantees a high and steady flow of customers. The property will have direct access from three major roads: the Sofia Ring Road, the Hemus Motorway, and Botevgradsko Shose Boulevard. The project is being developed by the leading Bulgarian real estate company Eurostroy AD.

Outlet Village Sofia will be built in synergy with the already operating XOPark Sofia – the largest retail park in the Balkans, which attracts over 8 million visitors annually. Together, the two projects will form a commercial complex with an area of over 100,000 m2, becoming the first "power shopping" destination in Bulgaria and the region.

"Our goal is to create a new generation of shopping destination that combines an authentic atmosphere with access to attractive outlet collections from leading brands. Outlet Village Sofia will introduce a proven European model to Bulgaria, which has been successful in countries such as Italy, Spain, and Austria," commented Stoyan Kolev, CEO of Trinity Capital.

According to the company, 70% of the retail space has already been leased, and negotiations for the remainder are in the final stages.

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