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Rila National Park
National park
Vast alpine area with 120 glacial lakes, hiking trails & skiing, plus 20+ chalets & lodges.
4.90 (9.1K reviews)
(~18.29 km from centre)
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The Seven Rila Lakes
Cultural landmark
👍👍 Complain all you want about crowds and the price of parking and lift tickets but the fact is this is a stunning, well preserved and accessible treasure that should not be missed! The Seven Rila Lakes rivals some of the best alpine lakes in Europe.
There are several full day guided and self-guided to...
4.90 (1.3K reviews)
(~21.45 km from centre)
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Seven Rila Lakes
Lake
Scenic mountain lakes with nearby lodging, a chair lift & hiking trails offering panoramic views.
4.90 (1.2K reviews)
(~21 km from centre)
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Rila Monastery
Monastery
Ornate monastery, one of the country's most-visited cultural sites, with a museum & frescoes.
4.80 (17.7K reviews)
(~25.04 km from centre)
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Belmeken Dam
Reservoir
Expansive manmade lake in a scenic environment with mountain views & nearby hiking trails.
4.90 (622 reviews)
(~27.29 km from centre)
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Skakavitsa waterfall
Tourist attraction
Towering falls set amid rugged peaks, reached via a valley hike with a restaurant in a mountain hut.
4.90 (552 reviews)
(~20.93 km from centre)
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Beli Iskar eco trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Today we are walking our favourite eco-trail in Bulgaria: Beli-Iskar Trail Еко-пътека Бели Искър. In 12 years we have been here many times, and in all seasons, and each time it offers the best of nature.
The walk starts 2km outside of the village (not sure how you get here without transport) up the...
4.80 (1.2K reviews)
(~7.29 km from centre)
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Samovilla Mountain Eco Resort
Hotel
👍👍 A wonderful and idyllic place in the Rila mountain - the perfect spot for relaxation. The chalets are very cozy, practical and in excellent condition. Everything is super-clean. The beds are comfortable. Each chalet has a fantastic view of Rila and one can be served either in the chalet or in the sm...
5.00 (304 reviews)
(~8.11 km from centre)
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Waterfall Kostenets
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Well maintained and beautiful waterfall, close to the parking lot.
4.70 (5K reviews)
(~23.51 km from centre)
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The Old House Restaurant Samokov
Restaurant
👍👍 One of the best restaurants in Samokov that serves Bulgarian traditional food, with a very reasonable price!
The staff are always friendly, food are delicious and must try their sesame bread.
The place is usually crowded on the weekend, so I recommend to visit during weekday or make a reservation...
$$ $$
4.70 (2.7K reviews)
(~3.53 km from centre)
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Pizza Rado
Italian restaurant
👍👍 We came with our 2 girls (13,11) and everything we ordered was delicious!!!!
We had the chicken formaggio, pizza, steak and pasta - everything was great! Highly recommended!
$$ $$
4.70 (2.1K reviews)
(~22.26 km from centre)
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Последенъ Грошъ
Meyhane
👍👍 Excellent traditional Bulgarian food. Good services. Good prices. During holidays it is difficult to find available table without reservation.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.8K reviews)
(~5.15 km from centre)
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Malyovitsa Hut
Mountain cabin
Food & dormitory-style beds in a remote alpine hut, with riverside campsites & nearby hiking trails.
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
(~18.56 km from centre)
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Вила Екатерина
Hotel
Airy rooms & apartments with free Wi-Fi in a hotel featuring a spa, a garden & a restaurant.
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
(~29.7 km from centre)
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Ostrich Fun
Farm
👍 Pretty amazing place with a good guide to show us and explain plenty about Ostriches. It had amazing views with plenty of places to take picture and also very panoramic. Loved it. The only downside was that we didn't have luck with trying the caramel custard because it was not ready.. Will visit aga...
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
(~21.18 km from centre)
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Kirilova Polyana Meadow
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Beautiful location for a picnic. Also some restaurants close by.
4.80 (480 reviews)
(~20.41 km from centre)
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Malyovitsa
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Very good landscape, a medium grade trek that going through a beautiful lakes,
For who in good shape I recommend to add day for hiking to the scary lake and Yonchevo lake.( stiff incline)
4.90 (302 reviews)
(~20.41 km from centre)