Tsar Samuil's fortress – Visit to the town of Melnik and wine-tasting – Rozhen Monastery
Melnik is a small town famous for its rock pyramids and good wine.
Visit to the architectural reserve of Koprivshtitsa
Koprivshtitsa is a national architectural reserve of international importance
as well as a popular tourist destination and a mountain resort.
Spa in Ognyanovo – Visit to the architectural reserve of
the village of Kovachevica
The spa resort of Ognyanovo is suitable for treatment of neurological, kidney and urological diseases.
Hiking in Rila – The Seven Rila Lakes – Skakavitsa Waterfall
(June, July, August, September)
The Seven Rila Lakes is a group of glacial lakes situated at different levels in the mountain of Rila. These are the most visited lakes in Bulgaria, part of
The 100 Tourist Sites. The highest lake is "The Tear", at an altitude of 2535 m.
Skiing in Borovets
(January, February, March)
Borovets is the oldest winter resort in Bulgaria, dating back to 1896. Nowadays Borovets is the biggest Bulgarian skiing location in terms of length and capacity of
ski runs and facilities. It is situated on the northern slopes of Musala Peak in the eastern part of Rila Mountains. Huddled in venerable pine forests at an altitude of
over 1300 m, Borovets is the perfect place for winter sports holidays.
The resort enjoys a temperate climate – the winter is mild with plenty of snow.
The average temperature in January (the coldest month) is about 4.8° C. The
skiing season usually lasts from mid December to April.
The resort offers excellent conditions for winter sports: alpine skiing,
snowboarding, cross-country skiing.
Resort altitude: 1300 m
Highest skiing point: 2560 m
Marked ski-runs: 58 km
Longest ski-run: 12 km
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