Kirkovo

Kirkovo (Bulgarian: Кирково) is a village in Kardzhali Province, southern Bulgaria, near the Greek border.

Landmarks

The Veykata mountain top, the southernmost point in Bulgaria, is located in the Kirkovo region. To reach the summit, it is possible to begin from the 'Hvoynova Polyana' mountain hostel, located roughly 5 km (3 miles) away from neighboring village Gorno Kapinovo, the southernmost village in Bulgaria, via a cobblestone road.

Nearby, the Gyumyurdzhinski Snezhnik massif covers 9.26 square kilometers (7.4 square miles) and has been protected since 2003. This large area aims to conserve ancient forests of beech, fir, and mountainous sycamore trees, as well as various threatened plants and animals. Visitors may see golden eagles and black woodpeckers here, and 11 plant species and 5 animal species are listed in the Bulgarian Red Book. The village of Mazhentsi offers fishing tourism and recreation with its reservoir and four bungalows. A restaurant is planned for the future.

Close to Kirkovo, there is a mineral spring. The water, with temperatures between 22°C and 24°C (72°F and 75°F), is low in minerals but contains potassium, sodium, and magnesium. It is used for therapeutic purposes, bottling, and making soft drinks.

In the area, old bridges built by local craftsmen can be seen, with the best-preserved examples in the villages of Dragnovo, Shumnatitsa, Gorski Izvor, Lozengradtsi, and Tihomir.

External links

• Kirkovo municipality Archived 2005-04-20 at the Wayback Machine