Guidebook for Kocherinovo
Sightseeing
At the central square you can find several restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, as well as free WiFi provided by the municipality.
Kocherinovo
At the central square you can find several restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, as well as free WiFi provided by the municipality.
The economic and cultural center of southwestern Bulgaria. The city has many bars, restaurants and coffee shops.
A short 10 km drive from Kocherinovo.
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Blagoevgrad
The economic and cultural center of southwestern Bulgaria. The city has many bars, restaurants and coffee shops.
A short 10 km drive from Kocherinovo.
A town 8 km from Kocherinovo on the way to Rila Monastery. Offers several restaurants, grocery stores and a tourist center with information about the monastery and the National Park Rila.
Rila
A town 8 km from Kocherinovo on the way to Rila Monastery. Offers several restaurants, grocery stores and a tourist center with information about the monastery and the National Park Rila.
Padala
A small picturesque village hidden at 1000m elevation with stunning views from the road.
Еко пътека Кръста
Great path to enjoy the views of Rila mountain and Rila town
Bohemia waterfalls is a series of waterfalls near Rila town. Short, but sometimes steep hike. Can be slippery when wet!
Водопадите Бохемия
106 107Bohemia waterfalls is a series of waterfalls near Rila town. Short, but sometimes steep hike. Can be slippery when wet!
A must visit historic place after the monastery. Requires a short walk in the forest (well marked)
The Cave of St. Ivan Rilski
8 107A must visit historic place after the monastery. Requires a short walk in the forest (well marked)
Short and easy hike will take you to the antenna above Rila town for views of the town and the Rila river basin. Park in the center of Rila.
Аналогов предавател ''Рила-1 (Ретранслатор)''
Short and easy hike will take you to the antenna above Rila town for views of the town and the Rila river basin. Park in the center of Rila.
Short hike to the so called Pastra balcony reveals breath taking views over the Rila riverbed
Изравнител ВЕЦ Пастра
Short hike to the so called Pastra balcony reveals breath taking views over the Rila riverbed
Nice little monastery which is also the starting point of the hike to Boboshevski Ruen Peak (1,134 m)
Ruen Monastery "Sv. Ioan Rilski"
Nice little monastery which is also the starting point of the hike to Boboshevski Ruen Peak (1,134 m)
A small church built in the place of an old monastery. The road leading to the church reveals great views of Boboshevo town
Iglesia de San Demetrio
A small church built in the place of an old monastery. The road leading to the church reveals great views of Boboshevo town
The sandstone pyramids of Stob are among the most popular natural attractions for tourists in Southern Bulgaria. Located near the village of Stob.
Stob Pyramids
The sandstone pyramids of Stob are among the most popular natural attractions for tourists in Southern Bulgaria. Located near the village of Stob.
Kadin Bridge
Historical bridge dating back to the 9th century
Restored medieval fortress. Good with children
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Tsari Mali Grad
Restored medieval fortress. Good with children
Entertainment & Activities
One of the largest winter resorts of Bulgaria is situated on 925 meters above the sea level at the foot of the Pirin mountain – 65 km from Kocherinovo.
http://bulgariatravel.org/en/object/12/Bansko
Bansko Ski Resort
One of the largest winter resorts of Bulgaria is situated on 925 meters above the sea level at the foot of the Pirin mountain – 65 km from Kocherinovo.
http://bulgariatravel.org/en/object/12/Bansko
Kartala Resort
Affordable skiing in Bodrost/Kartala ski resort is only 37km away from the villa.
Smochevo is a small village 10 km from Kocherinovo and offers a very nice winery which can be visited to try their fine red and white wines and as well have a peak at the production process. Please contact them via their website or facebook at least one day in advance to arrange a tour.
Винарска изба Меди Вали | Medi Valley Winery
Smochevo is a small village 10 km from Kocherinovo and offers a very nice winery which can be visited to try their fine red and white wines and as well have a peak at the production process. Please contact them via their website or facebook at least one day in advance to arrange a tour.
Mineral baths Simitli
Indoor public hot (40°) mineral bath with sauna, hydromassage and jacuzzi
Outdoor mineral swimming pool and relax area.
Open: early June to end of August (check website)
Минерален Басейн Слатино (Slatino mineral water pool)
Outdoor mineral swimming pool and relax area.
Open: early June to end of August (check website)
Mineral Pools & Spa Center - Kotvata, Sapareva Banya
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Аква клуб Котвата / Aquaclub Kotvata
38 ul. "Germaneya"Mineral Pools & Spa Center - Kotvata, Sapareva Banya
Orbita Hotel
Amazing spa experience
Parks & Nature
Rila Monastery is one of the symbols of Bulgaria and is also a popular tourist destination. The monastery lies some 30 km from Kocherinovo.
http://bulgariatravel.org/en/object/272/Rilski_manastir
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Rila Monastery
Rila Monastery is one of the symbols of Bulgaria and is also a popular tourist destination. The monastery lies some 30 km from Kocherinovo.
http://bulgariatravel.org/en/object/272/Rilski_manastir
At 2,396m this is both the highest paved road in Bulgaria and the highest dam in the Balkan peninsula. Unless you drive 4x4, do not attempt going by car. Ask us and we can arrange transport for you.
Accessible from mid June to mid October
Kalin Dam
At 2,396m this is both the highest paved road in Bulgaria and the highest dam in the Balkan peninsula. Unless you drive 4x4, do not attempt going by car. Ask us and we can arrange transport for you.
Accessible from mid June to mid October
Kirilova polyana (Kirilova meadow) is the end of the asphalt road after the monastery. Great starting point for hiking (Suhoto lake, Ribni lakes) or just admiring the views of the high peaks of Rila. The area has few places to grab coffee and quick meal.
Кирилова поляна
107Kirilova polyana (Kirilova meadow) is the end of the asphalt road after the monastery. Great starting point for hiking (Suhoto lake, Ribni lakes) or just admiring the views of the high peaks of Rila. The area has few places to grab coffee and quick meal.
Ruen Monastery "St. Ivan Rilski" near Skrino village. The village is claimed to be birthplace of the famous Bulgarian saint Ivan Rilski. Built in 2000, the monastery is one of the newest in Bulgaria. Very calm place which is the staring point of the hike to Boboshevski Ruen peak (1,134m)
Info: https://drumivdumi.com/%d1%80%d1%83%d0%b5%d0%bd%d1%81%d0%ba%d0%b8-%d0%bc%d0%b0%d0%bd%d0%b0%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b8%d1%80-%d0%b2%d1%80%d1%8a%d1%85-%d0%b1%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%be%d1%88%d0%b5%d0%b2%d1%81%d0%ba%d0%b8-%d1%80%d1%83%d0%b5/
Ruen Monastery "Sv. Ivan Rilski"
Ruen Monastery "St. Ivan Rilski" near Skrino village. The village is claimed to be birthplace of the famous Bulgarian saint Ivan Rilski. Built in 2000, the monastery is one of the newest in Bulgaria. Very calm place which is the staring point of the hike to Boboshevski Ruen peak (1,134m)
Info: https://drumivdumi.com/%d1%80%d1%83%d0%b5%d0%bd%d1%81%d0%ba%d0%b8-%d0%bc%d0%b0%d0%bd%d0%b0%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b8%d1%80-%d0%b2%d1%80%d1%8a%d1%85-%d0%b1%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%be%d1%88%d0%b5%d0%b2%d1%81%d0%ba%d0%b8-%d1%80%d1%83%d0%b5/
Brand new park in Kocherinovo (completed in spring 2023).
Nice place to walk and let kids play.
Park Kocherinovo
Brand new park in Kocherinovo (completed in spring 2023).
Nice place to walk and let kids play.
A walk up to the water reservoir in Kocherinovo guarantees you nice views of the Rila mountain and some quite time in the nature.
Kocherinovo water reservoir
A walk up to the water reservoir in Kocherinovo guarantees you nice views of the Rila mountain and some quite time in the nature.
Boboshevski Ruen Peak (1,134 m)
Park "Bachinovo"
Seven Rila Lakes Lift-Bottom Station
Lift to the start of the 7 Rila lakes hike
Siete lagos de Rila, 2650, Bulgaria
Shopping
Lidl
26 bul. "Sveti Dimitar Solunski"Hypermarket "Kaufland"
21 bul. "Sveti Dimitar Solunski"Best stocked supermarket in Kocherinovo. Offers a nice playground for kids. A bit hidden from the main road so use google maps to find it.
supermarket Capitano
36 107Best stocked supermarket in Kocherinovo. Offers a nice playground for kids. A bit hidden from the main road so use google maps to find it.
Restaurants
Mehana Yana is tucked in the small streets of Boboshevo, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy authentic Bulgarian cuisine.
Механа "Яна"
2 ЛозаMehana Yana is tucked in the small streets of Boboshevo, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy authentic Bulgarian cuisine.
Hidden jam behind the monastery! Order mekitsi with ayran for a tasty snack and take some bread for the road.
Monastery's bakery
8 107Hidden jam behind the monastery! Order mekitsi with ayran for a tasty snack and take some bread for the road.
Хан Дяволски води
5 107Good restaurant overlooking Dyavolski vodi waterfall
Gorchim
Ресторант "При Чичо Киро"
Good place for coffee and quick meal at Kirilova polyana (Kirilova meadow)
Bistro temenuga
AKROPOL Grill & Fish Blagoevgrad ( Акропол )
Nice little family owned restaurant. Good food, reasonable prices and impressive old building with nice terrace.
Pastra
Nice little family owned restaurant. Good food, reasonable prices and impressive old building with nice terrace.
B&B with a diner