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Etropole
The town of Etropole has given its name to a mountain region for a reason. Etropole hides in the northern folds of Stara Planina Mountain , 80 km away from Sofia and 15 km away from the town of Pravets . Thracians settled in the region long time ago, according to historians in the 7th and 6th centuries BC. An important road passed there and connected the Danube to Thrace and Macedonia. Etropole’s name is explained in several ways. Some believe that it originated from the Thracian Etropara meaning water town. Another theory connects the name...
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Destination of the month: Stara Planina
Stara Planina is a European Mountain chain located on the Balkan peninsula. It stretches from eastern Serbia to the Black Sea coast. Most of the mountain is located on the territory of Bulgaria. Stara Planina separates the country in two parts - northern and southern. Stara Planina's highest peak is Botev with its 2376 m. The mountain offers diverse tourism opportunities. It features numerous preserves, protected areas and nature landmarks. read more
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