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

Kokoshkovata Boutique House, Samokov

Kokoshkovata Boutique House

Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

    • No transport provided
    Hotel Arena, Samokov

    Hotel Arena

    Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

    • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
    • No transport provided
    Guest House Zodiac, Samokov

    Guest House Zodiac

    Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

      • No transport provided
      Grand, Samokov

      Grand

      Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

        • No transport provided
        Guesthouse Elizabeth, Samokov

        Guesthouse Elizabeth

        Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

        • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
        • No transport provided
        Hotel Sonata, Samokov

        Hotel Sonata

        Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

          • No transport provided
          Eagle Rock Holiday Apartments, Samokov

          Eagle Rock Holiday Apartments

          Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

            • No transport provided
            Pm Services Riverside Apartments, Samokov

            Pm Services Riverside Apartments  

            Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

            • Hotel near to ski slope  
            • No transport provided
            Flora Hotel Apartments, Samokov

            Flora Hotel Apartments

            Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

              • No transport provided
              Cota1110, Samokov

              Cota1110

              Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

                • No transport provided
                Miza Guest House, Samokov

                Miza Guest House

                Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

                • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
                • No transport provided
                Kestenite Family Hotel , Samokov

                Kestenite Family Hotel

                Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

                • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
                • No transport provided
                Hotel Zodiac, Samokov

                Hotel Zodiac

                Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

                • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
                • No transport provided
                Balneo Hotel Kalina, Samokov

                Balneo Hotel Kalina

                Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

                  • No transport provided
                  Bright And Newly Refurbished Apartment Near Center, Samokov

                  Bright And Newly Refurbished Apartment Near Center

                  Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

                    • No transport provided
                    Boutique Hotel The White River, Samokov

                    Boutique Hotel The White River

                    Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

                      • No transport provided
                      Aleks Guest House, Samokov

                      Aleks Guest House

                      Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

                        • No transport provided
                        Royal, Samokov

                        Royal

                        Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

                          • No transport provided
                          Family Hotel Forest Star, Samokov

                          Family Hotel Forest Star

                          Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

                            • No transport provided
                            Tes Flora Apartments, Samokov

                            Tes Flora Apartments

                            Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

                              • No transport provided
                              Persey Flora Apartments, Samokov

                              Persey Flora Apartments

                              Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

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                                Sonata, Samokov

                                Sonata

                                Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

                                  • No transport provided
                                  Family Elena, Samokov

                                  Family Elena

                                  Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

                                    • No transport provided
                                    Spa Hotel Belchin Garden, Samokov

                                    Spa Hotel Belchin Garden

                                    Samokov, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

                                      • No transport provided

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