Nature of Bulgaria

In the breathtaking Rila Mountains, Belmeken Dam is one of Bulgaria’s most stunning reservoirs. Located at an altitude of 1,923 meters, it is the highest dam in the Balkans, offering visitors a unique combination of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and tranquility. Whether you’re a nature lover, an avid hiker, or…

Nestled in the heart of central Bulgaria, the Zhrebchevo Reservoir is an expansive body of water, a marvel of engineering that owes its existence to the Tundzha River. The reservoir’s name, intriguingly, is borrowed from the now-submerged village of Zhrebchevo, a place whose remnants lie silently beneath the tranquil waters.…

Nestled within the lands of the villages Koprinka, Dolno Sahrane, Gorno Cherkovishte, and Viden, the Koprinka Reservoir stretches along the Tundzha River, in the western part of the Kazanlak Valley, just 3 kilometers from the town of Kazanlak. This expansive body of water, approximately 7 kilometers in length, boasts a…

Iskar Lake (known as Pasarel until December 21, 1949, and Gigant Stalin Lake until January 19, 1962) holds the title of the largest reservoir in Bulgaria, both in volume and area. It is state-owned and maintained by the National Electric Company. Early Beginnings The need for a dam on the…

Pancharevo Lake, or Lake Pancharevo, is a reservoir located in the upper course of the Iskar River, within the territory of the Sofia Municipality. Its stunning nature and proximity to Sofia make it a favorite spot for outings and relaxation for the residents of Sofia. Scenic Location Situated just 16…

Goliam Beglik is a captivating reservoir nestled in the lands of Batak, situated in the Western Rhodopes. It forms a vital segment of the Batak Hydroelectric Cascade. Construction and Location The reservoir was ingeniously constructed along the winding Kriva River, a tributary of the Devin River, in the picturesque locale…

Starting north of the town of Novi Iskar at an elevation of 520 meters, the gorge stretches northward. It slices the Sofia Mountain in two, acting as a natural boundary between the Mala Mountain, Ponor, and Koznitsa to the west, and the Golema Mountain to the east. After the village…

Nestled within the awe-inspiring embrace of Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains, Dospat Lake emerges as an uncharted sanctuary, a tranquil haven yearning to be unearthed. Its crystalline waters shimmer with an ethereal clarity, encircled by a verdant tapestry that whispers of nature’s grandeur. The lake, a testament to the unrivaled beauty that…

Nestled amidst the labyrinthine recesses of the undulating Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria, a veritable clandestine marvel awaits, ensnaring the psyche and spiriting intrepid wanderers away on a mesmerizing odyssey through the enchanting tapestry of nature’s ineffable wonders—the bewitching expanse known as the Wonderful Bridges. These stupefying geological formations, alternatively christened…