Bulgaria - Kovachevitsa

 

 

Kovachevitsa, like Leshten, is geographically part of the Rhodopes mountains, but it is most easily reachable from Gotse Delchev and it thus seemed to make more sense to include it in the Pirin mountains. Kovachevitsa is set high in a stony landscape at the end of a mountain road (which is actually not in very good condition: potholes everywhere!). It's a large village with most houses built of stones. All roofs are definitely made of stones. Great care has been taken in hiding modern things like electrical wires and TV antennas. The very scenic valley and charm of the village makes it a lovely place to have a break from city life!