Birdwatching
In the heart of the Rhodopi Mountains, Kosovo is a perfect starting point for birdwatching trips. All 10 species of European woodpeckers can be observed within 50 km from Kosovo. Other highlights are mountain species like: Aquila chrysaetos (Golden Eagle), Tetrao urogallus (Capercaillie), Bonasa bonasia (Hazel Grouse), Glaucidium passerinum (Pygmy Owl), Aegolius funereus (Tengmalm's Owl), Parus cristatus (Crested Tit), etc. There is a heronry nearby and the Maritsa River with many Mediterranean and eastern species: Nycticorax nycticorax (Night Heron), Ixobrychus minutus (Little Bittern), Ardeola ralloides (Squacco Heron), Egretta garzetta (Little Egret), Accipiter brevipes (Levant Sparrowhawk), Haematopus ostralegus (Oystercatcher), Coracias garrulus (Roller), Hirundo daurica (Red-rumped Swallow), Lanius nubicus (Masked Shrike), Monticola saxatilis (Rock Thrush).
Our guests have diverse opportunities to spend their leisure time:
Trekking: Tourist trails with different difficulty level and duration.
Trails to Narechenski Bani spa resort (1.5 hours); Biala Cherkva (2.5 hours), Persenk Peak and
Chudnite Mostove (8 hours).
Flora and fauna:
Mushroom-picking around Kosovo.
Bird-watching in
Chervenata Stena natural reserve and around Kosovo.
Fishing:
At the Chaya river and its tributaries.
One-day tours:
Perperikon,
Agushevi Konatzi , Shiroka Luka, the Uhlovitza Cave, the Trigrad Gorge, the Yagodina Cave, Zlatograd.
Winter sports:
In the ski resorts Chepelare (30 min drive) and Pamporovo (45 min drive).
Mineral baths:
Worm baths and balneotherapy in Narechenski Bani Spa Resort (15 min drive)
