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Pirin Macedonia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Pirin Macedonia

Named after the mountainPirinthe area includes the mountain itself, as well as the valleys of the rivers Mesta (on the east of Pirin) and Struma (on the west of Pirin), and some lower mountains in the westernmost parts of the region, out of which Belasitsa (at the border withNorth MacedoniaandGreece) is the highest. ThePirin National Parkand the popular ski resortBanskoare part of the attractions of the region. The town of Blagoevgrad is the largest town in the area. It is known as a student town because two of the largest universities are in it. Pirin Macedonia is also a popular wine region.

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