national park
Rila National Park
Bulgaria's largest national park encompassing the highest peak in the Balkans (Musala, 2,925m) with alpine lakes, glacial valleys, and dense pine forests.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria · Europe
Yakoruda is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Belitsa, 21km from Rila National Park.
Yakoruda is a town located in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. With a population of 6,008, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Yakoruda sits in Bulgaria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Sofia time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Yakoruda to your route.
Yakoruda (Bulgarian: Якоруда [jɐkoˈrudɐ]) is a Bulgarian town located in the southwestern part of the country. A part of the Blagoevgrad Province, it is the seat of Yakuroda Municipality which is the north-easternmost in the province. The town lies in the Rhodope Mountains, along the Mesta River, 26 km west of theRead more
town of Velingrad. Yakoruda was proclaimed a town on 9 September 1964, having previously been officially classified as a village.
A plurality of the residents are Muslim Bulgarians (Pomaks), the rest being for the most part Eastern Orthodox.
Notable natives are Survivor BG season one runner-up Ahmed Shuganov, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Emiliya Maslarova, and Dr. Anna Petrova-Mayor, Professor of Physics at California State University Chico.
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Yakoruda is located in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, Europe. The coordinates are 42.0253 latitude, 23.6842 longitude.
Yakoruda has a population of approximately 6,008 people, making it a town in Bulgaria.
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Full driving guide for Bulgaria4 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Bulgaria's largest national park encompassing the highest peak in the Balkans (Musala, 2,925m) with alpine lakes, glacial valleys, and dense pine forests.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Bulgaria's most important UNESCO-listed monastery, a stunning 10th-century complex adorned with vivid frescoes nestled in the Rila Mountains.
31 km · about 35 min drive
national park
Rugged Balkan mountain scenery with marble peaks, glacial lakes, and ancient Bosnian pines in Bulgaria.
36 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
A chain of seven stunning glacial lakes stacked at different elevations in the Rila Mountains, each named for its distinctive shape.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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