About Samokov - presentation, information, photos and recommendations

In the past, Samokov was a center of handicraft and art, with notable figures like Zahari, Hristo Dimitrov and Nikola Obrazopisov. City name is a compound word of "samo" and "KOV" or meaning "self" and the root verb "forge hammer" and comes from Samokov, a mechanical forge powered by water, as the town of Samokov was a important iron producing center during the Middle Ages.
The only ski jumping hill in Bulgaria is located in Samokov. It's a pretty small hill, where you can jump up to 45 meters. There is also a ski center in Samokov for Cross Country Ski, a small hill alpine and snowboard park.


Samokov | Samokov is situated on the northern foot of Rila Mountain among the so called field which is one of the highest fields in Bulgaria. The longest Bulgarian river Iskar passes through it. The town is just 60 kilometers away from Sofia and just 12 kilometers in north- western direction of the worldwide famous resort- Borovets

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Top hotels in Samokov

Cota1110, Samokov

Cota1110

Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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    Kokoshkovata Boutique House, Samokov

    Kokoshkovata Boutique House

    Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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      Guest House Zodiac, Samokov

      Guest House Zodiac

      Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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        Guesthouse Elizabeth, Samokov

        Guesthouse Elizabeth

        Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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        Kestenite Family Hotel , Samokov

        Kestenite Family Hotel

        Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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        Hotel Arena, Samokov

        Hotel Arena

        Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

        • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
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        Grand, Samokov

        Grand

        Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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          Eagle Rock Holiday Apartments, Samokov

          Eagle Rock Holiday Apartments

          Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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            Hotel Belchin Garden, Samokov

            Hotel Belchin Garden

            Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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              Hotel Zodiac, Samokov

              Hotel Zodiac

              Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

              • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
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              Miza Guest House, Samokov

              Miza Guest House

              Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

              • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
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              Aleks Guest House, Samokov

              Aleks Guest House

              Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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                The Castle Hotel, Samokov

                The Castle Hotel

                Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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                  Pm Services Riverside Apartments, Samokov

                  Pm Services Riverside Apartments  

                  Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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                  Niko Hotel, Samokov

                  Niko Hotel

                  Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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                    Eagle Rock Complex, Samokov

                    Eagle Rock Complex

                    Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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                      Family Hotel Forest Star, Samokov

                      Family Hotel Forest Star

                      Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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                        Rila Apartment, Samokov

                        Rila Apartment

                        Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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                          Boutique Hotel The White River, Samokov

                          Boutique Hotel The White River

                          Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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                            The Clock House, Samokov

                            The Clock House

                            Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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                              Royal, Samokov

                              Royal

                              Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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                                Tes Flora Apartments, Samokov

                                Tes Flora Apartments

                                Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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                                  White House, Samokov

                                  White House

                                  Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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                                    Borovets Hills Resort And Spa, Samokov

                                    Borovets Hills Resort And Spa

                                    Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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