Melnik is the smallest town in Bulgaria, situated close to the spa town of Sandanski in the extreme south-western part of Bulgaria and close to the Greek border. It is a quaint and historic town, with traditional Bulgarian houses nestling between the mountains and the river. Melnik is an architectural reserve and 96 of its buildings are designated as cultural monuments. Melnik is a calm and tranquil village, despite the tourists, and it is a wonderful place to spend a few hours strolling and breathing in the clear, mountain air.
Whilst you are there, take time out to sit and sample the local wines, or view the famous 'sand pyramids' - huge, natural structures that look as if they were carved by some ancient civilisation.
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Sandanski
Sandanski, a beautiful and lively spa town in South West Bulgaria, is favoured for its warm and sunny climate, picturesque mountain scenery and therapeutic spa waters. Sandanski is named after the Bulgarian revolutionary, Yane Sandanski, but is more famous in the West for being the
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The mountains of Bulgaria
Bulgaria offers both rugged snow‑capped mountains and gentle, rolling hills covered with lush forests. Sparkling rivers tumble down the mountain sides to form picturesque lakes and health‑giving mineral springs. The mountains of Bulgaria are home to a huge variety of plants and animals,
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Tourist Information
Bulgaria is a small country situated in south‑Eastern Europe. Bulgaria occupies the central part of the Balkan Peninsula on both sides of the Balkan mountain range. To the north, Bulgaria shares a border with Romania. The largest part of this border runs along the River Danube. To
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