Mali Drenovets is a village in northwestern Bulgaria. It is located in the municipality of Dimovo, District of Vidin.

It is located 13 km southwest of Dimovo city, 37 km south of Vidin city and about 176 northwest of city of Sofia.

The village is situated in the Danube Valley, 7 km away from the main road Vidin - Lom. The average altitude is 212 m. The climate is characterized by cold winters and hot , dry summers.

The population is 67 people. Livelihood is mainly agriculture - production of wheat, corn and sunflower. Livestock is also practiced.

There are about 150 houses in the village, a town hall , three main streets , shops, the school was closed. The nearest kindergarten, primary and secondary schools and health facilities are located in the municipal center Dimovo and the village of Archar.

The name comes from the word "dren" and to distinguish it from the village of Drenovets was called Mali Drenovets.

Tourism and landmarks:

Danube river is locaated 7 km on the north, it is suitable for fishing.

Magura cave, located about 29 km southwest. 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 41 km southwest.

Rakovitsa monastery Sveta Troitsa /Holy Trinity/, which is located 47 km west. 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://www.vidin-online.com, Mirela

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