Dobrinishte is the youngest town in Bulgaria consisting only 3000 people. It is situated 6 km from Bansko, 68 km from Blgagoevgrad and 166 km from the capital Sofia. Nestled between Pirin, Rila and Rhodopi Mountains, the town is located 850 m above sea level. Dobrinishte is a famous spa resort with 17 mineral water springs with proven healing powers. Close to the village is another spa resort, Banya, which has 27 thermal mineral springs. Dobrinishte is suitable for both winter and summer tourism.
The total length of the ski tracks in Dobrinishte is 7 km. The town became the second most important ski centre in Pirin after the lift to Bezbog chalet was built. The Bezbog ski track Tuzlata is one the longest tracks in Bulgaria – 5600 m, its average inclination is 22%. Another well known ski track is Govedarnika, 3600 m long, 25% inclination. Bezbog is about 2300 m above sea level. The town of Dobrinishte became the starting point to Goce Delchev and Bezbog ski centres, as well as a starting point to Pirin National Park. There are a lot of lakes in the area: Samodivski lakes, Kremenski lakes, Kmelishki lakes, Ribni lakes, Polejanski lakes, etc.
Unlike Bansko, Dobrinishte is not so commercial and not so developed. Still untouched, the resort is a popular destination for the people who miss the early Bansko. It is cheaper than the other mountain ski resorts in Bulgaria and not so crowded. Dobrinishte is more the village type, a quiet and peaceful mountain spot. It is a place of virgin nature and hospitable population, where globalization is not so obvious.
The little town has developed the eco-tourism and the winter-sport tourism, but there are also cultural landmarks in the area. The St. Panteleymon Monastery is only 3 km away from Dobrinishte. Another sanctuary is the St. St. Pavel and Paul church, built in 1835.
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