PARK NAME: Central Balkan
Country: Bulgaria
Park ID: 1620
AVERAGE RATING: 57/100
Review Volume: Low number of reviews
DESCRIPTION:
Central Balkan National Park encompasses the central and highest parts of the Balkan Mountains. The park contains rare and endangered wildlife species and communities, self-regulating ecosystems, and stunning landscapes. It includes nine nature reserves and is home to ancient beech forests that are part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.
COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):
1. UNIQUENESS
43/100
2. INTENSITY
56/100
3. BEAUTY
64/100
4. GEOLOGY
48/100
5. PLANT LIFE
63/100
6. WILDLIFE
52/100
7. TRANQUILITY
72/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY
62/100
9. SAFETY
72/100
10. HERITAGE
41/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Lovech Province, Gabrovo Province, Sofia Province, Plovdiv Province, Stara Zagora Province
Established: 1991
Area: 716.69 km²
Annual Visitors: 80,000
Nearest City: Kalofer (3 mi)
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PARK NAME: Pirin
Country: Bulgaria
Park ID: 1621
AVERAGE RATING: 64/100
Review Volume: Low number of reviews
DESCRIPTION:
Pirin National Park is characterized by its alpine landscape, with glacial lakes and rugged peaks formed during the Pleistocene epoch. The park features more than 70 glacial lakes and numerous waterfalls. It is home to endemic and rare species of plants and animals, and its forests are primarily composed of ancient conifers.
COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):
1. UNIQUENESS
56/100
2. INTENSITY
63/100
3. BEAUTY
77/100
4. GEOLOGY
73/100
5. PLANT LIFE
67/100
6. WILDLIFE
53/100
7. TRANQUILITY
71/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY
62/100
9. SAFETY
78/100
10. HERITAGE
43/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Blagoevgrad Province
Established: 1962
Area: 403.32 km²
Annual Visitors: 350,000
Nearest City: Bansko (2 mi)
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PARK NAME: Rila
Country: Bulgaria
Park ID: 1622
AVERAGE RATING: 67/100
Review Volume: Low number of reviews
DESCRIPTION:
Rila National Park is Bulgaria's largest national park and contains the highest peak in the Balkans, Musala. The park features over 120 glacial lakes, including the famous Seven Rila Lakes, and pristine coniferous forests. It is home to numerous endemic and rare species and includes four nature reserves.
COMPLETE RATINGS BREAKDOWN (All 10 Categories):
1. UNIQUENESS
60/100
2. INTENSITY
70/100
3. BEAUTY
78/100
4. GEOLOGY
73/100
5. PLANT LIFE
67/100
6. WILDLIFE
57/100
7. TRANQUILITY
63/100
8. ACCESSIBILITY
70/100
9. SAFETY
76/100
10. HERITAGE
56/100
Classification: National Park
Region: Kyustendil Province, Sofia Province, Blagoevgrad Province, Pazardzhik Province
Established: 1992
Area: 810.46 km²
Annual Visitors: 500,000
Nearest City: Samokov (8 mi)
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