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The village of Bryagovets

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Bryagovets is a village in Southern Bulgaria. It is part of the municipality of Krumovgrad, Kardzhali Region.

It is located 42 km north-east of Krumovgrad, 59 km east of Kardzhali, 54 km south-east of Haskovo and about 281 km in the same direction of the capital Sofia city. The neighbouring village of Strandzhevo is 3 km in the south.

Bryagovets is situated in a mountainous area at an altitude of 250 meters. The climate is continental -Mediterranean, winters are relatively mild and the summer - long and hot. The River Arda passes less than one km away from the village.

About 150 people live here. Tobacco is the crop which has provided the livelihood of the population for years.

The village has relatively well developed infrastructure – the roads are in good condition, there are electricity and water supply systems, all mobile operators have coverage. Bus transport connects the village with the surrounding villages. New renovated road leads to the neighboring village - Strandzhevo.

The nearest elementary school, kindergarten, community center and post office are located in the village of Strandzhevo. Medical assistance can be obtained again there - there is one GP in the village. Secondary school and general hospital can be found in Krumovgrad.

LANDMARKS AND TOURISM

About 6 km south-west of the village of Bryagovets, at the influx of the River Arda and the River Krumovitza, is situated a beautiful valley about 1,000 meters wide. There, near the protected area "Oreshari", on a massive cliff (Kovan Kaya) many carved rock niches were found.They are located in several groups and their number exceeds 150. These monuments are associated with many Thracian settlements, forts, temples and rock cemeteries in this part of the Arda River.

The medieval rock monastery "Reverend Martin’s Hole"- a cultural monument of national importance, is located near the village of Bryagovets. The tomb is visited by local people and,according to legend, is believed to be one of the legendary hideouts of Reverend Martin during the Ottoman rule. The priest used to set up ambushes of rich people who he attacked and robbed.

The Ivaylovgrad dam - one of the largest dams in Bulgaria, is located 27 km to the east . The waters of the dam are rich in fish: catfish, carp, zander, perch, chub, commonrudd, Danube bleack and other freshwater fish species, making it suitable for fishing. Moreover, the dam offers excellent conditions for water sports -the final of the Republican canoeing regatta is held here at the beginning of every June.

Sources: www.krumovgrad.bg, www.seecorridors.eu
Photos: www.panoramio.com

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