The Arda River springs from the Rhodope Mountains, Ardin peak, and flows into the Maritsa River on Greek territory. It has very impressive and unique meanders (bends of the river bed in the form of a horseshoe). The most easily accessible is the meander near the town of Madzharovo, where the water makes a 180-degree scenic turn. It is also marked on Google Maps so that you can see its exact location below. It is located between Madzharovo and Borislavtsi and it is definitely worth admiring its view.
The other interesting thing is that this part of the Eastern Rhodopes is located one of the two colonies of the griffon vulture in Bulgaria. While I was taking pictures, I was able to see about 10 vultures circling above us. I was a little worried about how I was going to land the drone I was filming with because they had circled it, but it must have been for a brief curiosity as they then stepped back and let me fly as I pleased.
If you are interested, the town of Madzharovo offers organized vulture and other bird watching, as well as rafting and kayaking on the Arda River. And during the summer heat, people use the place for the beach.
The Slivodolsko Padalo waterfall is highly picturesque, and with its height of about 50 meters is the highest waterfall in the Rhodopes, Bulgaria. It is located approximately 30 km from the city of Plovdiv and 15 km from the city of Asenovgrad, along the river Slivov dol and on the territory of the reserve "Red Wall".
ExploreThe Thracian rock sanctuary Begliktash (or Beglik Tash) is located about 5 km from Primorsko, Bulgaria, near the mouth of the Ropotamo River, in the highest part of Maslen Nos. It is one of those magical places that I would describe as highly energetic, filling you with peace and love.
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