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It takes its source from the Vitosha Mountain in Bulgaria, runs first westward, then southward, forming a number of gorges, enters Greece near the village of Promachonas in eastern Macedonia. In Greece it is the main waterway feeding and exiting from Lake Kerkini, a significant centre for migratory wildfowl.
French, Serbian, Russian and Italian forces manned the western portions of the line and successfully captured Monastir in Serbia on 19 November 1916. British formations held the area east of the Vardar River, the trenches west of Lake Doiran, and patrolled the Struma Valley to the east.
Struma River, river in western Bulgaria and northeastern Greece, rising in the Vitosha Massif of the Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria, southwest of Sofia. It follows a course of 258 miles (415 km) south-southeast via Pernik to the Aegean Sea, which it enters 30 miles (50 km) west-southwest of Kavála.
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The Struma Valley is located in the west of Bulgaria and is bordered by Macedonia to the West and Greeceto the south. Struma Valley is named after the famous Struma River around which the valley is situated. Wine-making practices in the Struma Valley began over 5000 years ago when the Thracians inhabited the area. Struma valley's location is strong...
The Struma Valley wine region of Bulgaria is known mainly for the production of red wines as 2465 ha of the region is planted with red varietals compared to 139 ha of white. The most predominantly grown red varietal of the local red grape is called Shalaka Mellish Kaluza or simply Melnick. The Melnick grape is endemic to Struma Valley which means t...
You can also check out our interactive mapof the Struma Valley Wine Region to discover wineries with open cellar doors.
Rozhen Monastery
The Rozhen Monastery has located 7km from the town of Melnick in the rolling hills of the Pirin Mountains in the Struma Valley. The original monastery was built in 1217 but it was majorly reconstructed in the 16th century after it was partially destroyed by a fire. The monastery is to this day a working monastery with wonderful 16th-century frescoes and a holy icon of the Virgin Mary. The most important building of the monastery is the Nativity of the Virgin Church. This church was built in 1...
Kordopulova House - The Biggest Preserved House of the Balkans
The Kordopulova House is located in the town of Melnick, Struma Valley, and is also known as the Cincarovata House. This house is the biggest and most significant preserved house in the Balkans. The house was built in 1754 during the Renaissance period for the family of the rich Greek merchant Kordopoulos. The Kordopulova House is best known for its incredible architecture and wonderful interior where visitors can see Venetian murals, stained glass and interesting carvings. The total house bu...
The Melnick Pyramids - The Magical Formations of Melnick
The Melnick Pyramids are a unique natural feature of Melnick that is located at the base of the Pirin Mountains in the Struma Valley. The pyramids are a truly unique feature across the Balkans and because of this, attract visitors from across Bulgaria and from abroad. The formation of the Melnick Pyramids was a result of the process of the erosion of the clay soils of the region. The pyramids have vertical walls that extend for 50 square miles and that consist of Pliocene sand and clay. At th...
The natural environment of the Struma Valley is strongly influenced by the presence of the beautifully flowing and meandering Struma River. The Struma Valley is characterized by plunging gorges and beautiful valley slopes covered with vineyards and green sceneries. This environment is perfect for spending time in nature and engaging in some wonderf...
The cuisine of the Struma Valley is strongly influenced by the region's warm Mediterranean climate. These conditions allow for fresh and rustic cuisine that when paired with the excellent local wines, make for a wonderful Bulgarian food journey.
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Struma. The Struma or Strymónas is a river in Bulgaria and Greece. Its ancient name was Strymṓn. Its drainage area is 17,330 km in North Macedonia and Serbia. It takes its source from the Vitosha Mountain in Bulgaria, runs first westward, then southward, forming a number of gorges, enters Greece near the village of Promachonas in eastern Macedonia.
This fabulous tour to the quiet and untouched area of northern Greece and North Macedonia takes us to the battlefields of one of the least visited and much overlooked campaigns of the First World War. The scenic backdrop will never be forgotten: spectacular hills and mountains, the picturesque Lake Doiran, wonderful springtime flowers, verdant ...
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Explore the significance of the Struma River, which runs through Bulgaria and Greece. Learn about its history, its role in shaping the region, and its import...
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