| Adventure
Vacation In Bulgaria |
| The Natural
Beauty Of Bulgaria |
| by Petya Milkova |
| Bulgaria
is a popular destination for sea and ski holidays. But the country
has also other charming places yet to be discovered. These are the numerous
mountains, plains, rivers, villages and many more. Here you can practice
many outdoor activities. Among the well developed are trekking and hiking,
horse back riding, bird watching, etc. Other practiced activities are:
caving, paragliding, mountain-biking, rafting and kayaking, photography
tours, botany, etc.
The unique
geographical location of Bulgaria provides possibilities for all year round
adventure activities. There are 4 snowy months, a mild and green spring
when many flowers blossom, a hot summer with less rain and a colorful autumn. |
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| Bulgaria is
one of the few countries with very well preserved nature: 3 National parks,
9 Nature parks an many reserves (2 of them included in the UNESCO list).
There are eco-trails, which run through the protected areas and show unique
nature wonders.
Everyone has
a chance to observe the rich flora and fauna in their natural habitat.
Especially for the bird watching lovers the country is a must. With more
than 400 species of birds, Bulgaria is justifiably known as a bird watcher's
paradise.
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| There are
over 200 Dalmatian pelicans in the colony at the Srebarna, a UNESCO reserve,
which is the best European colony.
The chain of
the Central Balkan National Park, Pirin and Vitosha mountains National
Parks, Rila mountain with many mountain reserves, Rhodope mountain and
in the far South east Strandza mountain National Park and the local reserves,
with their perfect woods and huge cliffs give great opportunities for raptors.
The greatest autumn and winter migration in Europe, when thousands of rare
birds fly the so called “Via Pontica” way, can be observed on the
Black sea coast.
More than 2/3
of the territory of Bulgaria is mountain ranges within very close proximity.
Malyovitsa range in Rila mountains is considered a very popular place for
the Bulgarian rock climbers and mountaineers. |
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| The area
is extremely beautiful and offers sites such as a 100m waterfall, overhanging
300m red granite walls, centuries-old forests, beautiful lakes and rivers.
One of the
most popular places in Rila is undoubtedly the region of the seven Rila
lakes. Situated one above the other, the lakes form a brilliant necklace
of crystal blue water basins.
The Granite
Water refuge is a major starting point for rock climbs on the walls of
the Evil Fang, the Devil’s Needles, Dvuglav, and the Needle peaks.
Their overhanging
granite walls are among the most difficult climbing routes in Bulgaria.
Another favourite attraction for hikers is the Zlite Pototsi (Evil Streams)
– steep gorges with a vertical slope of more than 1,000m.
Mountaineering
attractions in Pirin Mountain include Strazhite (The Guards), a
group of sharp rocky peaks with alpine appearance. |
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| Vihren peak
(2,914m) and the other high peaks in Pirin, are popular among lovers
of climbing. Vihren is not only the highest peak in Pirin but also second
highest in Bulgaria, after Musala – 2,925m, and third on the Balkan peninsula,
after Musala and Olympus in Greece.
The backbone
of Bulgaria, Stara Planina, which separates the country into two parts,
lacks the high peaks of the other mountains and consists mainly of hills
with grass and meadows. One of the most memorable places to visit there
is the Rai (Paradise) Chalet and the highest waterfall in Bulgaria, Raiskoto
Praskalo. Huge meadows and 150m high rocks above them characterise the
place. A hike in the great pine woods of the Rhodope Mountains - known
as the green heart of Europe - will meet you with astonishing nature phenomenon,
forgotten and abandon villages, living traditions and crafts. |
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| The quaint
architectural style of building in the village of Kovachevitza has not
been changed since the founding of the village (the end of the 17 century)
- only stone and wood.
Its narrow,
cobble-stone streets, the tall white-facade houses with stone-slab roofs
are a unique example of the Bulgarian architectural genius.
Shiroka Luka
village is another architectural and ethnographical reserve, located in
the valley of the Shirokolushka River and 20 km north-west from the Rhodopean
town of Smolyan. The oldest houses date back to the beginning of the 19
century. The houses vary in design by the introduction of overhanging bays
and forthcoming protrusions. There is a very famous musical school teaching
national instruments.
All these places
are suitable for eco and rural tourism. The diverse relief, the richness
of land formations, biological diversity and environmentally clean regions
represent Bulgaria’s potential for further development of this type of
recreation.
Nowadays,
many guesthouses and family managed hotels are working all over the country.
Hosts expect guests all year round and offer good service. The eco produce,
which grows in the garden and in the near woods, guarantees a delicious
meal. The taste of the local wine, honey or milk is unforgettable. You
can even participate in preparing food on the spot.
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