Ribaritsa

Ribaritsa, Stara Planina, Bulgaria

Ribaritsa is situated 12 km. to the east of Teteven.. The biggest attraction is the wild nature of the Balkan. The village bounders to the national park of Central Balkan and one of its nine green pearls – the Biospheric reserve of “Tsarichina”. Comfortable tourist roads lead to the two neighboring reserves of “Tsarichina”: “Boatin” to the south-west, and “Kozya stena” to the south-east. Starting from there the road leads to a number of mountain hostels. The village offers excellent conditions for rural and eco-tourism. Guests may enjoy the funny stories of the local people. The protected area of “Cherven rat” is very attractive for ornithologists. There one may observe a large variety of birds. One can enjoy a ride on the tourist train or mountain bike and visit the place where Georhi Benkovski was killed, near the Roman Bridge and the old villages of Bryazovo and Gorunyovo.