Belchin Bani (Belchin Baths) is a resort town nestled in a beautiful valley between the Verila, Plana, Vitosha, and Rila mountains. It is near the Palakaria River, 8 miles from Samokov, and roughly 35 minutes from Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia. Belchin Bani is known for its natural splendor and relatively untouched landscape, and it is near many natural, environmental, and cultural tourist attractions. The Palakaria Valley is a diverse plain and mountain terrain and has a multitude of forests. Belchin is most famous for the mineral springs that stay at about 104°F and are proven to have healing properties and also provide geothermal energy. Just above this village, the ruins of an ancient hilltop fortress, Tsari Mali Grad, are worth a visit.

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