LAKE OF DOSPAT.
Dospat
is a lake located in the western Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria.
It is situated in the heart of the fairy Rhodope mountains,
in immediate proximity of the town of the same name, at
distance of 82 km west of the town of Smolyan. Located
1200 meters above the sea level it is the highest lake
in Bulgaria and with its 22 000 decares water area - the
second one in size.
The
nature around the lake is appreciated as visually
appealing, with old pine forests surrounding the lake,
and opposite it the steep slopes of the Rhodope mountains
are picturesquely stud with houses and hotels. There are
naturally spread populations of bears, red dear, stag
of a fallow deer, roe, wild-boar, etc. Different mushrooms
like edible boletus, chanterelle, field mushroom, etc.
Can be found in the mountain forest and glades.
The
lake is rich in fish. It is stocked with perch,
grey mullet, carp, trout and etc. Several types of fishing
are practiced: via swimmer, via fly, and others. In the
surrounding areas are situated the lakes of Vutcha, Sarnitsa,
Beglika, Batak, and of Shiroka polyana. The location of
the lake in the immediate proximity of the town of Dospat
the area offers great opportunities for recreation and
tourism.
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| The
lake of Dospat |
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| The
North-East coast of the lake |
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| Villas
and plots around |
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| An
island in the lake |
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| Paradise
for fishermen |
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| View
from highs around |
