Karbintsi is a village in Northwestern Bulgaria. It is located in the municipality of Dimovo, District of Vidin .

It is located 19 km southeast of Dimovo city, 55 km south of town of Vidin and about 165 northwest of Sofia city.

The average altitude is 208 m. The climate is characterized by cold winters and hot, dry summers.

The main road Vidin - Montana is 5 km away from the village.

The population numbers 184 people. Their occupation is mostly farming.

Medovnishka river passes through the village.

There was a primary and secondary schools, church, municipality, medical center, community center, youth "Red Cross" and four small grocery stores in Karbintsi.

The nearest kindergarten, primary and secondary schools and health facilities are located in the municipal center Dimovo.

Tourism and landmarks:

Drenovets dam is 4 km away from the village. It is suitable for fishing.

In the region you can also visit:

Magura cave, located about 34 km west. The cave is one of the most beautiful in the country, a part of the Hundred national tourist sites. It was carved from a river. It occupies over 30 000 sq m of area and the total length of the galleries found so far is about 2500 m.

Belogradchik Rocks - one of the most famous rock formations in Bulgaria, also part of the Hundred national tourist sites. The rocks are located 26 km southwest.

Rakovitsa monastery Sveta Troitsa /Holy Trinity/, which is located 52 km northwest. Founded in 10-11 century, after the fall of Bulgaria under Ottoman rule the monastery declined. It was restored in the 17th century by St. Pimen of Sofia, but in the late 18th century, was destroyed. Currently it is restored and operating.

Sources: http://bg.wikipedia.org, http://bg.guide-bulgaria.com, Mirela

Photos: http://www.vidin-online.com.