Ribaritsa

Ribaritsa is located 600 m above the sea level, at the foot of Stara Planina mountain, in Teteven Balkan. About 1,250 people live in the village, which is situated 12 km southeast of the town of Teteven and 128 km northeast of the capital Sofia. Ribaritsa extends to nearly 12 km on the valley of Beli Vit river. It was declared a holiday village and is visited by thousands of tourists. The village has preserved the spirit of the Bulgarian national revival and the national traditions. Running water mills, rakia destillers and small craft workshops are functioning there. The river has clean mountain water, nature is unforgettable pictorial, the air is crystal clear, and the beautiful mountainsides of the Balkan mountains are immediately next to it. They are included into the territory of National Park Central Balkan and the Biosphere Reserve Tzaritchina, which is included in the global network of biosphere reserves, is the most remarkable side around. Ribaritsa is a starting point for many mountain hikes and bicycle paths. Reserves Boatin and Kozya Stena (Goat Wall) are not far, as well as the protected area Cheren Rut (Black Hill). Only a few hours walk away are the mountain hostels Echo, Vezhen and Georgi Benkovski, as well as mountain peaks Vezhen and Baba.