Blagoevgrad district, Bulgaria

Places to visit near Belitsa

Belitsa is a town in Blagoevgrad district, Bulgaria, home to about 3,166 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches, 9 forts & heritage and 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Holy Trinity Church (19 km), Parangalitsa Reserve (19 km) and Ribni Ezera (23 km).

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Belitsa, Bulgaria
Belitsa, Blagoevgrad district, Bulgaria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Belitsa at a glance

Location
Blagoevgrad district, Bulgaria
Population
about 3,166
Coordinates
41.9569° N, 23.5725° E
Places within 50 km
79 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Belitsa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Belitsa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Belitsa

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Belitsa. The closest is Велиица (20 km); the best-known is Predel (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Predel · viewpoint · Blagoevgrad · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Banski Suhodol · viewpoint · Blagoevgrad · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Koncheto · viewpoint · Blagoevgrad · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Kutelo 2 · viewpoint · Blagoevgrad · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Musala · viewpoint · Sofia · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Малка Мусала · viewpoint · Sofia · ~31 km · Must-see

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Churches near Belitsa

21 churches within 100 km of Belitsa. The closest is Църква „Св. св. Теодор Тирон и Теодор Стратилат“ (10 km); the best-known is Holy Trinity Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Belitsa

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Belitsa. The closest is Васил Левски (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Belitsa

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Belitsa. The closest is Плиткото езеро (17 km); the best-known is Ribni Ezera (23 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Belitsa

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Belitsa. The closest is Doupki-Djindjiritza Biosphere Reserve (19 km); the best-known is Parangalitsa Reserve (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Belitsa

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Belitsa. The closest is Водопад Щрокалото (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Belitsa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.

  1. Start in Belitsa
  2. 2 km Васил Левски · heritage site, Blagoevgrad
  3. 18 km Holy Trinity Church · church, Blagoevgrad
  4. 27 km Parangalitsa Reserve · nature spot, Blagoevgrad
  5. 15 km Ribni Ezera · lake, Kyustendil
  6. 8 km Beli Iskar Reservoir · reservoir, Blagoevgrad
  7. 25 km Back to Belitsa

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From travellers near Belitsa

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How to reach Belitsa

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    Within 15 km of Belitsa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Belitsa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2440Велиица (20 km)
    Churches321Църква „Св. св. Теодор Тирон и Теодор Стратилат“ (10 km)
    Forts & heritage918Васил Левски (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1014Плиткото езеро (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1012Doupki-Djindjiritza Biosphere Reserve (19 km)
    Waterfalls811Водопад Щрокалото (10 km)
    Museums610Nikola Vaptsarov (19 km)
    Caves69Bayuvi Dupki 18 (27 km)
    Other attractions14Railway Station (6 km)
    Parks13Градска градина (50 km)
    Buddhist sites11Rila Monastery Natural Park (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Bayrakli Mosque (53 km)
    Treks01eEuropean Walking Route E4, Greece, Crete (79 km)

    Belitsa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Belitsa?

    Holy Trinity Church (church, about 19 km), Parangalitsa Reserve (nature spot, about 19 km), Васил Левски (heritage site, about 2 km), Ribni Ezera (lake, about 23 km), Beli Iskar Reservoir (reservoir, about 25 km), Railway Station (attraction, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Belitsa?

    79 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Belitsa?

    Велиица, about 20 km by road; Зелени връх (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Belitsa?

    Църква „Св. св. Теодор Тирон и Теодор Стратилат“, about 10 km by road; Holy Trinity Church (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Belitsa?

    Васил Левски, about 2 km by road; Калята (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Belitsa?

    Start in Belitsa, visit Васил Левски, then Holy Trinity Church, then Parangalitsa Reserve, then Ribni Ezera, then Beli Iskar Reservoir, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Belitsa?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Belitsa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Belitsa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Belitsa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.