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SERVICES
Samokov, Govedartsi, Borovets and the area offer guests great options for various holidays.
SKI
The situation of Govedartsi village close to the oldest mountain Ski resort in Bulgaria - Borovets, Ski centre Malyovitsa (13 кмs) with their sparkling snow white ski runs for beginners, intermediate and advanced attract skiers and snow boarders from Bulgaria and abroad from middle of December till April.
HIKING
One can find relaxation and coolness among thick pine forests of Rila mountain in the summer and autumn. Those who love hiking and eco tourism can get to know the beautiful surroundings of Govedartsi alone or accompanied by mountain guide. There is great variety of mountain tours with different duration and difficulty - from routes for absolute beginners to difficult for experts.
Mountain tours:
The village of Govedartsi is a main starting point for different mountain tour:
In Beli Iskar village, close to Govedartsi one can visit the Eco path, which is an excellent worm up before starting with more difficult tour in the mountains. The path is winding through small wooden bridges on both sides of Beli Iskar river offering picturesque views and nice places for relax, picnic and barbeque.
There are also marked routes for mountain biking, off road safari, ATV and many other challenging opportunities for those who like alpine and rock climbing.
ATTRACTIONS
SPA
There is no mineral water in Govedartsi but in Belchin village 30 kms and Sapareva banya 40 kms there are mineral springs. In Belchin there are two complexes with open pools with mineral waterе and renovated complex in Sapareva banya offers inside and open air pools and other spa cervices and massages. Both springs are with hot waters recommended for treatment of musculoscekeletal system diseases.
Samokov, Govedartsi, Borovets and the area offer guests great options for various holidays.
SKI
The situation of Govedartsi village close to the oldest mountain Ski resort in Bulgaria - Borovets, Ski centre Malyovitsa (13 кмs) with their sparkling snow white ski runs for beginners, intermediate and advanced attract skiers and snow boarders from Bulgaria and abroad from middle of December till April.
HIKING
One can find relaxation and coolness among thick pine forests of Rila mountain in the summer and autumn. Those who love hiking and eco tourism can get to know the beautiful surroundings of Govedartsi alone or accompanied by mountain guide. There is great variety of mountain tours with different duration and difficulty - from routes for absolute beginners to difficult for experts.
Mountain tours:
The village of Govedartsi is a main starting point for different mountain tour:
- The classic way for ascent to the Seven Rila lakes via Vada, Lovna and Pionerska huts starts from Govedartsi;
- Skakavitsa hut and Skakavitsa water fall;
- Malyovitsa peak- 2729 м;
- Musala peak – highest on the Balkan peninsula 2925 м;
- Mechit hut and peak;
- Lake tours - Seven Rila Lakes, Chanacite - 2 lakes, Urdini - 6 lakes, Malyovishki- 3 lakes, Elenini lakes, Strashno lake circus - 5 lakes, Lopushki lakes, Suhoto lake. Twenty five lakes are situated in Malyovitsa part of Rila and Central Rila reserve as well as many other attractions, animal species, birds and plants.
In Beli Iskar village, close to Govedartsi one can visit the Eco path, which is an excellent worm up before starting with more difficult tour in the mountains. The path is winding through small wooden bridges on both sides of Beli Iskar river offering picturesque views and nice places for relax, picnic and barbeque.
There are also marked routes for mountain biking, off road safari, ATV and many other challenging opportunities for those who like alpine and rock climbing.
ATTRACTIONS
- In addition to the skiing and snowboarding in the winter and active mountain tourism all other seasons the guests in Govedartsi village can visit an interesting cultural and historic places of interest in neighboring town of Samokov - Historic museum, Sarafska house, Nunnery Monastery, the open air working sample of ancient iron production or spend time with children in a Rope town in city garden.
- Interesting for the guests is Tsari Mali grad in Belchin village-number one in Miracles of Bulgaria chart for 2013 with its restored fortress from IV-V C. and church from ХVII C. There is panoramic lift leading from the village to the fortress, ethnographic exhibition, beautiful view to the mountain, eco paths, rope bridge, children playgrounds and places for relax on open air.
- Rila Monastery is sacred place for every Bulgarian. It is Included in the UNESCO List of world heritage, it has been and still is the biggest, most important Bulgarian Monastery. Splendid architectural ensemble, ancient icons and woodcuts, breath – taking murals, this is just a part of the historic and cultural wealth preserved in Rila Monastery.
- Sofia The Bulgarian capital is an exiting meeting place of history and present. The city is preserving unique architectural monuments – the St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the King’s Palace, St. Sofia Church, the Roman Rothonde St. George, the Russian Church and many more.
SPA
There is no mineral water in Govedartsi but in Belchin village 30 kms and Sapareva banya 40 kms there are mineral springs. In Belchin there are two complexes with open pools with mineral waterе and renovated complex in Sapareva banya offers inside and open air pools and other spa cervices and massages. Both springs are with hot waters recommended for treatment of musculoscekeletal system diseases.
