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Five Bulgarian mountains - Rila mountains, Rhodope mountains, Pirin mountains, Strandja mountains and the Balkan Range offer diverse relief and great itineraries for horse riding.
Horse riding in Pirin mountains
Pirin mountains, the wildest, most picturesque range in Bulgaria, are situated in the southwest part of the country in a rather extended shape to the northwest and southeast between the rivers Struma and Mesta. Pirin has acquired an Alpine relief - rocky marble or granite peaks and cliffs, deep cirques, well shaped glacier valleys and numerous lakes. However, because of the well-expressed Mediterranean influence through the valleys of the Struma and Mesta rivers, it is the mountain with the greatest number of sunny days throughout the year. Pure water tarns and rare wildflowers abound in the highland valleys, and the slopes are a tourist's delight with white pine and fir clumps, and a large number of Bulgarian and Balkan endemites and relicts.
Horse riding in Rhodope mountains
Rhodope mountains, are one of the oldest mountains in Bulgaria - the land where panpipes, Orpheus and the Orphic Cult originated, a region rich in gems and ores, mild oval forms and rounded wooded peaks, picturesque villages and hospitable people. Very interesting are the karst areas with their deep river gorges, large caves and specific sculptured forms. The best conifer woods in Bulgaria can be found here, as well as 15 natural reserves, some of which protected under UNESCO.
Horse riding in Strandja
Strandja mountains are situated in the southeast part of the country. Strandja is covered with beautiful old oak and beech trees. The region is not very populated except the east part which touches the sea. Some unique Bulgarian traditions and folklore are preserved in the villages in Strandja mountains. The well known old Bulgarian ritual of Nestinari originates in this region - barefooted dancers performing on burning embers. Places like Bulgare village have a unique atmosphere and still preserve the old Bulgarian folklore traditions. Strandja is guarding unique species of Bulgarian flora and fauna definitely worth to be seen and explored. Its proximity to the seaside makes it an ideal getaway for horseback riding - deep woods are refreshing experience after the hot days on the beach.
Horse riding club Kaloyan -92, Arbanassi
The club is situated in Arbanassi's surroundings, in a picturesque and calm area. The village of Arbanassi is located 5 km from the town of Veliko Tarnovo. The club is founded in 1975 and has at its disposal 40 sporting horses. Three age groups train there: children, adolescents and men. Among these who trained in the club, eight became sport masters and two compete for the national team of Germany. Six years running the club is Bulgaria's champion in riding. Beside sports, the club offers tourist services:
- Guided riding lessons for beginners
- Five routes in Arbanassi for advanced
- Organized horse picnic
- Phaeton ride (for balls and weddings)
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€ 410 |
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Veliko Tarnovo |
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