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The Mesta
- Nestos region is covering from Bulgarian side 4 municipalities
by the Mesta river: Gotse Delchev, Gurmen, Satovcha, Hadjidiovo
and from Greek side the district of Drama, lying on the Nestos
river (which is the Greek name of the river.)
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The unique
combination of varied relief (from 430 up to 2709 m), favorable
climate (with mountain - Mediterranean features)and curative
mineral springs, is a valuable complex of natural datum and
opportunities for concrete involving of the region in the
tourist service providing. Among the historical landmarks
in the Mesta - Nestos region are museums, revival churches,
which could be seen in the most of the places of the Bulgarian
territory of the region, the sanctuaries in the Greek area,
ancient town like Fillipy - the town of Fillip Macedonian
- an antique historical and archeological reserve. A precious
resource for the tourism are the archeological objects, spread
all over the Mesta - Nestos region. Some of them are Nikopolis
ad Nestum - an ancient Roman town, the Bailica In Gramadeto,
Momina Kula - near Gotse Delchev, the prehistorical village
- 6 km eat of Kremen, The preserved unique architecture of
Kovachevitsa, Dolen, Delchevo, Leshten are for sure one of
the most attractive tourist resources of the region. They
are small nice villages with very special atmosphere with
typical Rodopean houses and narrow streets. Some of the houses
are restored and are offering lodging. The ethnography, the
customs and celebrations of Mesta - Nestos region are also
very precious tourist resource.
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The local
crafts - weaving, belt-smiting, ceramics are part of the tourist
attractions.
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region Mesta - Nestos has a huge potential to develop tourism,
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- Attractive
geographic location - on the both side of the border between
Greece and Bulgaria
- A natural
resources - mountains, preserved territories, suitable conditions
for spa and wellness procedures, sky sporting, hunting
- Authenticity
- saved culture - historic heritage, historical and architectural
ethnographic objects : the villages of Kovachevitsa, Dolen,
Delchevo, churches, lifestyle and crafts, customs and etc.
- Various
places for lodging and accommodation - cozy, authentic and
with an individual service providing
- Investments
for improving the quality of the existing base and building
with higher standards
- Tourist
attractions and opportunities for entertainment
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