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The village of Potochnitsa

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Potochnitsa is a village in Southern Bulgaria. It is part of the municipality of Krumovgrad, Kardzhali Region.

It is located 20 km north of Krumovgrad, 65 km east of Kardzhali, 53 km south-east of Haskovo and about 282 km in the same direction of the capital Sofia city.

Potochnitsa is located in a region of mountainous and hilly relief at an altitude of 250 m. The climate is continental - Mediterranean, summers are long and hot and winters - relatively mild. The rivers Arda and Krumovitsa pass near the village.

The population is about 219 people.

The village has a relatively good infrastructure - most of the streets are paved, there are electricity and water supply systems, all mobile operators have coverage. Direct bus transport connects Potochnitsa with Haskovo and the municipal center.

There are a town hall, a mosque, a functioning primary school, kindergarten and community center in the village. The nearest secondary school is located in Krumovgrad. Medical care for the population is provided by one GP and the nearest multiprofile hospital is in Krumovgrad.

Agriculture and the cultivation of tobacco are well developed in Potochnitsa.

 

LANDMARKS AND TOURISM

Ancient Thracian rock niches were found at about 4 km south-west of Potochnitsa in the Bobalar neighborhood. The place of the sanctuary is called Bobalar dere and the high shiplike rock beside it - Yatak Kaya. 39 niches arranged in five rows are carved on the south-west side of the cliff. In the fields below the sanctuary there are many pieces of pottery, which was affixed with engraved decoration, consisting of curves, circles, spirals and more.

Only 24 km to the east, near the village of Oreshari, is situated the picturesque area "Oreshari" which has been declared protected in order to preserve the rare flora and fauna species that inhabit it. There are many archaeological sites in the area as well, some of which have historical importance. Such are:

  • Medieval rock monastery "Reverend Martin’s hole”, declared a cultural monument of national importance;
  • Thracian rock niches, also declared a cultural monument;
  • Caves in the "Bridge" area /The Six caves / - natural landmark included in the list of the 250 most famous caves in Bulgaria

Only 5 km to the west is situated the Studen Kladenets Dam - the third largest dam in Bulgaria, offering excellent conditions for fishing and suitable for recreation and water sports during the summer.

Sources: www.krumovgrad.bg,  www.seecorridors.eu
Photos: www.panoramio.com

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