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The Rila Mountain

The Rila mountain, situated in the western parts of Bulgaria, will fascinate you with its magnificence and beauty. Whichever tourist route you take in the Rila mountain you will be stunned by the marvelous alpine landscape with snow-covered peaks, circuses with crystal mountain lakes, steep cliffs and spectacular waterfalls. The Rila mountain is a real treasure for lovers of extreme sports like mountain hikers and alpinists. It offers numerous signed tourist tracks eco-paths and steep walls suitable for alpine climbing. Tourists can take refuge in a multitude of chalets spread throughout the mountain, which offer basic accommodation and warm food. The highest peak not only in the Rila mountain but on the whole Balkan peninsula is mount Mussala. It rises majestically in the eastern part of the mountain, the famous Borovets resort situated at its foot.

The Seven Rila Lakes

The Seven Rila Lakes circus is one of the most impressive natural formations in the Rila mountain. Each of the Seven Lakes bears a name, resembling its shape: Salzata (The Tear), Okoto (The Eye), Babreka (The Kidney), Bliznaka (The Twins), Botanicheskoto or Trilistnika (The Botanical), Ribnoto (The Fish lake), and Dolnoto. The lakes are surrounded by steep rocks and fragrant green meadows. The incredible beauty and the easy accessibility of the place attract thousands of tourists from all over the world. The Seven Rila Lakes are a traditional gathering place for the followers of the White brotherhood who celebrate the union of the human soul and nature each summer in August. Several signed routes lead to the Seven Lakes, one of them starting from the Rila monastery.

The Rila Monastery

The impressive architectural complex of the Rila Monastery is nestling in the northwestern foothills of the Rila mountain. It is the biggest monastery in Bulgaria and a significant cultural monument. Parts of it were ravaged and rebuilt many times since its foundation in the 10th c. The Rila monastery boasts an incredibly rich and well-preserved decoration with murals and wood-carvings by self-taught masters. There is comfortable transport from Sofia and Blagoevgrad to the monastery.

Borovets ski resort

The ski resort of Borovets has gained world popularity with the excellent conditions for all types of winter sports it offers. Lots of people are attracted by the perfectly maintained ski-runs, the comfortable and cheap accommodation and the numerous opportunities for entertainment in Borovets. The resort offers a wide selection of hotels, varying strongly in rating and style. The biggest of them is the Rila hotel with a capacity of 1300 guests. The Rila hotel has been greatly renovated in the recent years and offers its guests first-class accommodation with various facilities. Most of the rooms and studios in the Rila hotel have a splendid view over the slopes.

Skiing in Malyovitsa, Semkovo and Panichishte

Malyovitsa Complex – one of the most beautiful ski resorts in Bulgaria and a famous alpine sports centre. Besides the imposing Malyovitsa peak, there are a dozen more peaks in the region with high cliffs, suitable for alpine climbing. There is convenient transport from the town of Samokov and the village of Govedartsi to the Malyovitsa Complex. The resort is a starting point of many tourist routes in the Rila mountain – to the Strashnoto Lake, to the Seven Rila Lakes, to the Ribni Lakes Chalet, to the Rila Monastery. Panichishte is a small ski resort in the Rila mountain offering several well-maintained ski-runs and comfortable accommodation in the numerous chalets and hotels. There are also good conditions for cross-country skiing and sledding. Some of the ski runs start from the Seven Rila Lakes chalet. Nestling on the eastern slopes of the Rila mountain, the small resort town of Semkovo offers perfect conditions for winter sports and summer mountain hiking. Many tourist routes start from Semkovo and climb up the mountain leading to some of the most beautiful lakes in Rila – the Vapskite Lakes, the Skalishkite Lakes and the Dry Lake.

New tourism product for wedding tours in Sandanski

29.01.2012

New tourism product is promoted in Sandanski SPA resort. New product is related to development of wedding tourism and it is called Roman wedding. It is aimed to put the stress on the rich past of this region. Traditional wedding, typical of people in Pirin Mountain, can be organized upon client’s request. In order to promote new tourism products in February, it’s planned an info tour with wedding agencies which will make sure that they are aware of the ample opportunities which Sandanski offers.