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The village of Malka chinka

See it on the map Bulgarian properties in Kardzhali Region - Malka chinka

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

It is situated at about 18 km south-west of Krumovgrad, 45 km south-east of the regional center Kardzhali and about 286 km in the same direction of the capital Sofia city. The neighbouring village of Tokachka is situated 7 km in the south.

The village is located in an area with mountainous and hilly relief at an altitude of 490 m. The climate is transitional - Mediterranean, winters are relatively mild and summers as long and hot.

Here live about 65 people.

Malka chinka is situated near the Makaza Pass, through which an international road part of transport corridor № 9 Kardjali - Makaza – Alexandroupolis passes. This major thoroughfare has contributed a lot to the economic development of the region.

The village has relatively well developed infrastructure - most of the streets are paved, there are electricity and water supply systems. Bus transport connects it with the municipal town.

The nearest community center and primary school are located in the village of Tokachka. Medical assistance can be obtained again in the village of Tokachka by one GP. The nearest kindergarten, secondary school and multiprofile hospital are located in Krumovgrad.

 

LANDMARKS AND TOURISM

In the area of the village of Ribino /3 km in the north-west/ is situated the area of "Ribino" declared protected in order to preserve populations of endangered species of animals and plants, and preservation of karst landscape including rocks , springs and caves.

About 22 km in the north-east, near the village of Rogach, you can visit one extremely interesting archaeological site - the Rock tomb - sanctuary, known among locals as Guyu or Kuyu. The sanctuary is located on the right bank of the River Krumovitsa. The site is revered as sacred as two small holes resembling human steps were found on the rocks. These tracks are called “The steps of Ali” (Muslim saint).

At 20 km in the north-west, in the village of Stareyshino, can be visited the Dome tomb "Punar Kaya" which means rock well in Turkish. The water that rises from the tomb is collected in two stone basin carved into the rock before it. The tomb is revered among local people as sacred, as there is a belief that the place and the water flowing from the tomb, have curative power.

The Sanctuary of Orpheus near the village of Tatul (about 34 km of Malka chinka), is also interesting for tourists. The complex is one of the most impressive megalithic monuments in the Bulgarian lands. It comprises an ancient pagan temple and a medieval fortress. The central and highest place is occupied by a tomb hewn in the rock, leading to aformal staircase - a symbolic grave of Orpheus.

The traditional cultural festivals "The lights of Krumovgrad" held annually on the eve of May 24, are also attracting Bulgarian and foreign tourists.

Source:  www.krumovgrad.bghttp://bg.guide-bulgaria.com
Photos:  http://www.panoramio.com/

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