Vitosha Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
mountain massif in Bulgaria
About Vitosha
Vitosha rises directly south of Sofia, with the southern outskirts of the city encroaching onto its foothills. To the west, the Vladaya Saddle separates Vitosha from the smaller Lyulin mountain. To the east is the lower, spread-out mountain Plana, which in turn is separated by the river Iskar from the western part of the Sredna Gora Range. To the south, the elongated Verila mountain connects Vitosha to the ruggedRila, the highest mountain in Bulgaria. Even after Sofia became the capital of newly liberated Bulgaria, it took more than a decade for its citizens to start appreciating the natural beauty of the mountain. The famous Bulgarian writer Aleko Konstantinov (1863-1897) organized the first mass outing to Vitosha's highest peak in 1895. This lead directly to the establishment of first to
Where to Stay in Vitosha
- 🏨Aleko
- 🏨Belite Brezi
- 🏨Borova Gora
- 🏨Edelvays (Edelweiss)
- 🏨Hotel Moreni
- 🏨Kamen Del
Vitosha Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: