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SUMMARY OF WHAT THE EASTERN RHODOPES REGION OF KIRKOVO KARDJALI HAS TO OFFER YOU ON YOUR HOLIDAYS TO BULGARIA
Eastern Rhodope mountains Gyumyurdzhinski Sneznik Snow Hill Kirkovo main scenic village Kardjali Kurdzhali Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint accessible from both Turkey and Greece borders. Podkova central railway route from Russe northern Bulgaria to Kirkovo region southern Bulgaria discover the magic of the Rhodope nature and people visit the Business Information centre in Kirkovo with many protected sites including Perperikon archaeological site an ancient site of great importance to the region plus the Ethnographical eco houses centre of Zlatograd southern Bulgaria the Benkovski reservoir near Muglene amateur fishing and camping. Authentic Turkish folklore and traditions the Seven Maidens Mosque in Podkova one of the oldest mosques Muslin celebration St George's Day ritual
SUMMARY OF WHAT THE EASTERN RHODOPES REGION OF KIRKOVO KARDJALI HAS TO OFFER YOU ON YOUR HOLIDAYS TO BULGARIA
Eastern Rhodope mountains Gyumyurdzhinski Sneznik Snow Hill Kirkovo main scenic village Kardjali Kurdzhali Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint accessible from both Turkey and Greece borders. Podkova central railway route from Russe northern Bulgaria to Kirkovo region southern Bulgaria discover the magic of the Rhodope nature and people visit the Business Information centre in Kirkovo with many protected sites including Perperikon archaeological site an ancient site of great importance to the region plus the Ethnographical eco houses centre of Zlatograd southern Bulgaria the Benkovski reservoir near Muglene amateur fishing and camping. Authentic Turkish folklore and traditions the Seven Maidens Mosque in Podkova one of the oldest mosques Muslin celebration St George's Day ritual
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Kirkovo Rock formations are abundance here, and are particularly spectacular in the western part of the municipality.A little after the village of Benkovski (south of Kardjali), en route to the town of Zlatograd, you will see two natural landmarks, one after the other:
On the left side of the road is Lavat (the Lion) and on the right side is Gabata (the Mushroom).
If you continue southwest to the village of Kayaloba, you will discover the majestic figure of Slonat (the Elephant).
Besides boasting a unique nature, the Rhodope are an inexhaustible source of live traditions and customs.
That is why your next stop is Drangovo, the village with the best preserved Bulgarian folklore and with several Roman bridges.
The main attraction here is the open air Gergyovden (St George's Day) folk theatre accompanied by a genuine Rhodope style cheverme and bagpipe music.
An enticing option is to go to a typical Rhodope sedyanks (folk style village party) and taste traditional local dishes.
On your way back to Kirkovo, do not miss the chance to visit the Benkovski Reservoir near the village of Muglene, which is the ideal spot for amateur fishing and picnicking, as well as for camping.
On the left side of the road is Lavat (the Lion) and on the right side is Gabata (the Mushroom).
If you continue southwest to the village of Kayaloba, you will discover the majestic figure of Slonat (the Elephant).
Besides boasting a unique nature, the Rhodope are an inexhaustible source of live traditions and customs.
That is why your next stop is Drangovo, the village with the best preserved Bulgarian folklore and with several Roman bridges.
The main attraction here is the open air Gergyovden (St George's Day) folk theatre accompanied by a genuine Rhodope style cheverme and bagpipe music.
An enticing option is to go to a typical Rhodope sedyanks (folk style village party) and taste traditional local dishes.
On your way back to Kirkovo, do not miss the chance to visit the Benkovski Reservoir near the village of Muglene, which is the ideal spot for amateur fishing and picnicking, as well as for camping.
The Gyumyurdzhinski Snezhnik protected site is the largest of its kind in the Eastern Rhodope. Furthermore, it has become a symbol for Kirkovo and is the municipality's most significant attraction.
It occupies the eastern half of the Gyumyurdzhinski Snezhnik ridge together with the Veykata Peak (1,463m) and protects the only remaining local old growth forests of birch, fir and sycamore with individual trees being as old as 300-500 years.
Especially important are the woods of the Balkan endemic, called Mountain Sycamore (Acer Heldreihii).
The area is home to 11 plant and 5 animal species from Bulgaria's Red Book.
Of special interest are the locations of another Balkan endemic, the Rhodopean Lily (Lilium Rhodopaeum) that are the only of its kind in the Eastern Rhodope and the best preserved in Bulgaria.
Seven sign posted eco-trails of a different level of difficulty and length branch off from the Hvoynova Polyana site near the village of Gorno Kapinovo, to ultimately take you to the most beautiful part of the protected area.
It occupies the eastern half of the Gyumyurdzhinski Snezhnik ridge together with the Veykata Peak (1,463m) and protects the only remaining local old growth forests of birch, fir and sycamore with individual trees being as old as 300-500 years.
Especially important are the woods of the Balkan endemic, called Mountain Sycamore (Acer Heldreihii).
The area is home to 11 plant and 5 animal species from Bulgaria's Red Book.
Of special interest are the locations of another Balkan endemic, the Rhodopean Lily (Lilium Rhodopaeum) that are the only of its kind in the Eastern Rhodope and the best preserved in Bulgaria.
Seven sign posted eco-trails of a different level of difficulty and length branch off from the Hvoynova Polyana site near the village of Gorno Kapinovo, to ultimately take you to the most beautiful part of the protected area.
You can reach Kirkovo, the main village in the municipality, by continuing southeast from Smolyan or going south after passing Kardjali (Kardzhali), the centre of this scenic Bulgarian region. The proximity of the Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint makes the municipality easily accessible from Turkey and Greece.
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ESTATE AGENT for Kirkovo Kardjali (Kardzhali) southern properties near greek border
Kirkovo Rhodopes is approximately
250km from Sofia - 108km from Plovdiv
444km from Varna - 212km from Burgas
105km from Smolyan - 100km from Haskovo
45km from Kardjali - 60km from Perperikon Archaeological Site
MAP LEGENDS
DEDETS - Gabata Natural Landmark
PODKOVA - Yedi Kuzlar Mosque
DRANGOVO - Bulgarian Folklore
CHORBADZHIYSKO - Turkish Folklore
Ethnographic Museum
ZHERKA ORLITSA
TIHOMIR - Roman Bridges
GORNO KAPINOVO - Gyumyurdzhinski Snezhnik Protected Site
SHUMNATITSA - Water Mill
LOZENGRADTSI - Architectural Reserves
250km from Sofia - 108km from Plovdiv
444km from Varna - 212km from Burgas
105km from Smolyan - 100km from Haskovo
45km from Kardjali - 60km from Perperikon Archaeological Site
MAP LEGENDS
DEDETS - Gabata Natural Landmark
PODKOVA - Yedi Kuzlar Mosque
DRANGOVO - Bulgarian Folklore
CHORBADZHIYSKO - Turkish Folklore
Ethnographic Museum
ZHERKA ORLITSA
TIHOMIR - Roman Bridges
GORNO KAPINOVO - Gyumyurdzhinski Snezhnik Protected Site
SHUMNATITSA - Water Mill
LOZENGRADTSI - Architectural Reserves
KIRKOVO KARDHALI BULGARIA BG LINKS to VISIT
- The Stone Wedding Kardjali BG
- Tatul Tomb of Orpheus
- Perperikon Holy Temple
- Castle Ustra the elusive castle!
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- The local animals of Kirkovo Kardjali Bulgaria
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- Luvitsa Archaeology Kirkovo Kardjali Bulgaria
- Luvitsa BG
- 4x4 in Bulgaria
- Zlatograd Ethnographical eco houses centre
- Camping near Kirkovo and the Greek border Makaza for Komotini
- Nikolovo near Haskovo and Kardzhali camp site, short term rent and rent a house for long term summer and winter rental
You can obtain up-to-date information about the municipality at the Business Information Centre in the village of Kirkovo.It was set up by the Local Leader Group for sustainable development as part of the national Sustainable Rural Development Project with the support from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the United Nations Development Program.
The centre has advertising and information materials, Eastern Rhodope tourist map, postcards and traditional local souvenirs, as well as a rich choice of special vacation offers.
It also organises various attractions offers transportation services and rents out guides and interpreters.
Do make use of the Rhodope Rosary - our new regional tourists product - and make sure not to miss one of the most precious pearls in Bulgaria's cultural treasury, the sacred town of Perperikon near Kardjali as you continue your journey around the Eastern Rhodopes.
The centre has advertising and information materials, Eastern Rhodope tourist map, postcards and traditional local souvenirs, as well as a rich choice of special vacation offers.
It also organises various attractions offers transportation services and rents out guides and interpreters.
Do make use of the Rhodope Rosary - our new regional tourists product - and make sure not to miss one of the most precious pearls in Bulgaria's cultural treasury, the sacred town of Perperikon near Kardjali as you continue your journey around the Eastern Rhodopes.
As you climb up toward the villages of Zherka, Orlitsa and Lozengradtsi, you are suddenly transported to another world, where time seems to have stopped somewhere in the era of the Revival.
A walking tour to Zherka with a rural picnic among the romantic setting of the old houses is the latest local tourist attraction.
No less romantic are the old watermill near Shumnatitsa and the Ethnographic Museum in Kirkovo.
To see the most beautiful Roman bridges you need to go to Tihomir, yet another village with rich traditions and folklore.
In the village of Chorbadzhiysko you can watch authentic Turkish folklore. The traditions are kept alive also in the Yedi Kuzlar (the Seven Maidens) Mosque in Podkova. One of the oldest wooden mosques in the Rhodopes, it was built without using a single nail.
This is the right place to come to at Ederlezi (Muslim celebration of St George's Day), when seven local maidens perform the Mevlid ritual.
Kirkovo is also worth visiting during the Ramazan Bairyam and the Kurban Bairyam.
A walking tour to Zherka with a rural picnic among the romantic setting of the old houses is the latest local tourist attraction.
No less romantic are the old watermill near Shumnatitsa and the Ethnographic Museum in Kirkovo.
To see the most beautiful Roman bridges you need to go to Tihomir, yet another village with rich traditions and folklore.
In the village of Chorbadzhiysko you can watch authentic Turkish folklore. The traditions are kept alive also in the Yedi Kuzlar (the Seven Maidens) Mosque in Podkova. One of the oldest wooden mosques in the Rhodopes, it was built without using a single nail.
This is the right place to come to at Ederlezi (Muslim celebration of St George's Day), when seven local maidens perform the Mevlid ritual.
Kirkovo is also worth visiting during the Ramazan Bairyam and the Kurban Bairyam.
BULGARIA - KIRKOVO TOURIST GUIDE to the Eastern Rhodope mountains,
Gyumyurdzhinski Snezhnik (Snow Hill) and a warm welcome to the municipality of Kirkovo.
Gyumyurdzhinski Snezhnik (Snow Hill) and a warm welcome to the municipality of Kirkovo.
The pine tree forests of Bulgaria
These forests are very well protected by both Bulgarian law and the game keepers who patrol frequently.
It is illegal to cut down a tree in Bulgaria and the fine carries a heavy penalty and the possibility of a long prison sentence
These forests are very well protected by both Bulgarian law and the game keepers who patrol frequently.
It is illegal to cut down a tree in Bulgaria and the fine carries a heavy penalty and the possibility of a long prison sentence
KIRKOVO MUNICIPALITY TOURIST GUIDE
the Benkovski Reservoir near the village of Muglene, where you can enjoy fishing, picnicking, camping and frog spotting!
rhodope rosary
rhodope rosary
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Travelling toward the southernmost border hills of the Eastern Rhodope mountains, where you can see the towering shape of the Gyumyurdzhinski Snezhnik (Snow Hill) you will discover the picturesque municipality of Kirkovo.
Podkova, the final destination of the central railway route starting from Russe in northern Bulgaria, is also here.
Tucked away in the green embrace of the Rhodopes, the small verdant village of Kirkovo awaits you to discover the magic of Bulgaria's nature, the diversity of its cultural and historical heritage, and the well known cuisine and hospitality of the Rhodope people.
Stay here for at least several days and the Business Information Centre team will help you get a sense of the real Rhodope and the spirit of the Orient.
Enjoy your unforgettable vacation in the municipality of Kirkovo!
Tucked away in the green embrace of the Rhodopes, the small verdant village of Kirkovo awaits you to discover the magic of Bulgaria's nature, the diversity of its cultural and historical heritage, and the well known cuisine and hospitality of the Rhodope people.
Stay here for at least several days and the Business Information Centre team will help you get a sense of the real Rhodope and the spirit of the Orient.
Enjoy your unforgettable vacation in the municipality of Kirkovo!
Perperikon archaeological site an ancient site of great importance to the region plus
the Ethnographical eco houses centre of Zlatograd southern Bulgaria
the Ethnographical eco houses centre of Zlatograd southern Bulgaria
