The abandoned village of Gorno Lukovo in the Eastern Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria
While in Dolno Lukovo, there are still people living, this is not the case with Gorno Lukovo, a few kilometers far from Dolno Lukovo, right…
Mandritsa – the only Albanian village in Bulgaria
Mandritsa is known as the only Albanian village in Bulgaria. Today Mandritsa has a population of about 50 people, part of whom still speaks Albanian. …
The magnificent “Byala Reka” (White River) Valley in the Eastern Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
The “Byala Reka” valley is known for the river of the same name, remarkable for its clear water, the magnificent nature around, and the unique…
The town of Ivaylovgrad in the Eastern Rhodope Mountains and the area around
The town of Ivaylovgrad is located in the farthest parts of the Eastern Rhodope Mountains along the middle reaches of the Arda River and its…
Arda River and its meanders in Eastern Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
Arda is the largest river in the Rhodope Mountains and the second largest tributary of the Maritsa River, after the Tundzha River. The Arda River…
The rock-cult complex of Tatul in Eastern Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria
Tatul is a rock-cult complex near the village of Tatul called by the locals Kayabashi (translated from Turkish “stone head”). A sarcophagus in the shape…
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A map of unique off-the-beaten-path destinations in Bulgaria
Please click on the pinpoints to see pictures and read the text. All of these places are part of one or several programs and itineraries. We can organize trips to all of them. Please contact us for more information!