Rila-Pirin Region
Legend of the Momin prohod
During the Ottoman rule there lived a Turkish nobleman with eleven daughters. The youngest, though most beautiful, was ill and unable to walk. Her father took her to many wisement it was to no avail. Once they passed through SOLUDERVENT / WATER […]
Bansko
One of the largest winter resorts of Bulgaria is situated on 925 meters above the sea level at the foot of the Pirin mountain– at a distance of 150 km from Sofia and 96 km from Blagoevgrad. Over the years, Bansko gradually […]
Panichishte
The resort of Panichishte is located in the northwest part of Rila, about 10 kilometers from the town of Sapareva Banya and about 80 kilometers from Sofia. Panichishte is situated at about 1,400 m altitude and is known as a destination for […]
Malyovitsa
Malyovitsa is a peak in the northwest part of Rila mountain. With its 2,729 meters of height, Malyovitsa is one of the highest peaks in Bulgaria and the 7th in Rila. It is located in the Rila national park in the area […]
Semkovo
The Semkovo Resort is in the Rila Mountains, at an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level, 17 km from the city of Belitsa. It was declared a nationally recognized resort and important location in 1976. The climate is Mediterranean, influenced the […]
Sandanski
Sandanski is located in southwest Bulgaria, about 157 kilometers from Sofia and 63 kilometers from the district town of Blagoevgrad. The population of the town is about 26,000 people. Sandanski is an important crossroad town. Main road E79 passes nearby; about 20 […]