Tourism
Cultural and historical tourism
Discover the ancient culture and the tribes that inhabited the lands of “Perperikon” and “Tatul” – the Thracian fortress and sanctuary located near the village of Glavatarci. Experience the enchantment of nature as you explore the natural phenomenon of “The Whirlwind” – a rock cave and niches rising to a height of 30 meters. The Regional Historical Museum in Kardzhali will introduce you to its exhibition, encompassing archaeology, mineralogy, and ethnography. The museum is housed in an antique three-story building, an architectural monument of culture dating back to 1920 when it served as a Muslim spiritual school. In the 1980s, the building was adapted as a museum.
The region also boasts other attractions, including the “Stone Wedding,” which features unique formations created by volcanic activity, the “Moniak” fortress, the “Karangil” cave, the “Vishgrad” fortress, the Cult Complex in the village of Lisitsite, the medieval bridge in the village of Nenkovo, the “Stremtsi Labyrinths,” the natural wonder of the “Rock Window,” the protected area of “Yumruk Skala,” and the medieval monastery complex of “St. John Prodromos.”
Discover the unique combination of cultural and natural landmarks in this region and indulge in the richness of history and nature.
Fishing and hunting tourism
Fishing and hunting tourism are important parts of the attractions you can experience in the area. The reservoir offers excellent conditions for fishing various species of fish, including carp, catfish, grass carp, whitefish, bleak, perch, and others. If you are a fan of this hobby or sport, this is the perfect place for you.
With our assistance, you can organize hunting trips to the Hunting Game Breeding Station “Zhenda” and the Hunting Reserve “Studen Kladenets,” where you can hunt wild boar, red deer, and mouflon. This presents a unique opportunity to embark on an adventure in the wild nature and test your skills as a hunter.
Entertainment
To keep your good mood, there are various restaurants available in the hotels “Roka Resort,” “Glavatar Han,” “Sveti Konstantin,” “Trifon Zarezan,” “Pri Gurka,” and the floating pontoon “Moby Dick.” There, you can enjoy delicious meals and relax after a long day of activities.
The variety of entertainment and tourism options make this place an ideal destination for those seeking an active and fun vacation in nature.
Sights in the region
“Vishegrad” fortress
“Vishegrad” fortress Very close to the town of Kardzhali is the best-preserved medieval castle in the Rhodopes. "Vishegrad" fortress is located on a high peak, on the right bank of the Arda River, in the area of "Harman Kaya". This is an ancient Thracian fortress from...
“Karangil” Cave
“Karangil” Cave “Karangil” cave is located in the limestone massif under the "Hisar" fortress, 15 minutes walk from the center of the village of Shiroko Pole. Formed in limestone rocks, three-story, inhabited by various types of bats and the world's only spider...
Fortress ” Monyak “
Fortress " Monyak " "Monyak" fortress is located in the municipality of Kardzhali, nine kilometers from the village of Shiroko Pole. It is one of the largest and highest fortresses in the Rhodopes with a protected area of over 50 decares. It consists of two parts. The...
The “All Saints” Chapel
"All Saints" Chapel "All Saints" chapel is located a 15 minutes walk from the center of Glavatartsi village. It was built in 2018 entirely with the gratuitous support of many supporters (Christians and Muslims) of this holy work. Every year, on the church holiday,...