Mountains Excursions
Kremenski Lakes, Pirin Mountains © Bulgarian Tourism Authority
Pirin National Park
Situated in the highest reaches of the Pirin Mountains, Pirin
National Park encompasses rugged alpine peaks that rise above
8,202ft (2,500m) and more than a hundred glacial lakes spread at
their feet. The magnificent landscape is made up of old forests,
waterfalls, caves and areas of limestone that are home to the near
extinct edelweiss and the Pirin poppy. Characteristic to the park
is the abundance of rare and endemic species of plants and animals,
and the unique environment is listed as a UNESCO World Cultural and
National Heritage site, with a wide variety of flora and fauna.
Alpine mountaineering and skiing are popular, and together with the
cultural heritage of the surrounding mountain settlements and
stunning scenery, Pirin National Park is an attractive tourist
destination.
E-mail: pirin_np@mail.bg;
Website: www.pirin-np.com;
Telephone: 7443 5616
