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Samokov, Bulgaria

Samokov is a town in Sofia Province in the southwest of Bulgaria. It is in the Samokov Valley between the mountain ranges of Rila, Vitosha, and Sredna Gora, 55 kilometres from the capital Sofia.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in Sofia, Bulgaria.
  • Served by [Duplicate] Sapareva Banay Airport.

History

Samokov is a town in Sofia Province in the southwest of Bulgaria. It is in the Samokov Valley between the mountain ranges of Rila, Vitosha, and Sredna Gora, 55 kilometres from the capital Sofia. Due to the suitable winter sports conditions, Samokov, together with the nearby resort Borovets, is a major tourist centre.

Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Italian, Sandwich, Burger, Pizza, Coffee Shop, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · hotelela.com
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Restaurant · restaurant · 82 Цар Борис III, Самоков, 2000 · delight-bar-dinner.business.site
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Restaurant · restaurant · 30 Македония, Самоков, 2000 · nikosamokov.com
Indoor

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Airports

Belchinski Bani Airstrip 14 km to the centre
Belchinski Bani, 23, BG
Outdoor
Ihtiman Airfield 20 km to the centre
Ihtiman, 23, BG
Outdoor
Dolna Banya Airfield 22 km to the centre
Dolna Banya, 23, BG
Outdoor
Sapareva Banya Airport 26 km to the centre
Sapareva Banya, 10, BG
Outdoor
[Duplicate] Sapareva Banay Airport 25 km to the centre
Sapareva Banya, 10, BG
Outdoor
Panicharevo Airfield 47 km to the centre
Panicharevo, 10, BG
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is [Duplicate] Sapareva Banay Airport; 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Samokov, Bulgaria. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.