Blagoevgrad district is located in the south-west part of Bulgaria. It is borderedb by Smolyan, Pazardjik, Sofia District and Kystendil district. The municipality of Blagoevgrad is located in the southwestern corner of Bulgaria and covers an area of approximately 628 km2, on which Blagoevgrad itself and 25 adjacent villages are situated. The region of Blagoevgrad includes parts of three of the biggest Bulgarian mountains - Rila, Pirin and the Rhodopes and is well known under the name of Pirin region. The city of Blagoevgrad is the major city in the region and one the most important economic and cultural centers in Southwest Bulgaria. The main international routes connecting Bulgaria with Greece and Bulgaria with the Republic of Macedonia pass through it. Blagoevgrad also allows easy access to the Bulgarian capital of Sofia (approximately 100 kilometers to the north) and to all towns in the region. More interesting places in the region are Sandansk, Rila Monastery, Pirin National Park and Melnik. Sandanski town is situated in south-west Bulgaria, at the foot of Pirin Mountain. With its unique, mild climate and concentration of mineral water springs, Sandanski is famous as a relaxation and recreation center. It is pronounced for the best natural healing center of Bronchial Asthma in Europe.Rila Monastery was founded in 10 century by St. Ivan of Rila. It is the greatest Bulgarian monastery - unique architecture, exquisite wall paintings, brilliant iconostasis, a rich collection of icons and old manuscripts - a true masterpiece of the National Revival Period. Under UNESCO's protection, Rila Monastery is one of Bulgaria's biggest sanctuaries.
Pirin National Park lies in the highest part of the Pirin Mountain. Forests cover 60% of its total area. Trees between 280 and 1000 years old have been declared natural sites, the oldest one being the 16 meter high Baikousheva white fir which is 1200 years of age.Melnik is the smallest town in Bulgaria. It is a town-museum having 96 buildings pronounced for cultural monuments. Melnik is also famous for its wine made of unique varieties of grapes, and for the sand and limestone pyramids - exceptional geographical structures for the territory of Bulgaria. The region abounds of land for sale, house for sale and apartments for sale. The property for sale in Blagoevgrad could not be in any way a bad investment. If you decide to invest in Bulgaria as you purchase land for sale, house for sale, apartment for sale, you can not make a mistake. When you are buying property for sale in Blagoevgrad region you are making a lucrative investment. There are a lot of holiday houses for sale in Blagoevgrad. This marvelous nature makes you purchase a property in Bulgaria without hesitation.