Rock House Apartment
Glavan Bulgaria
Location
The Village of Glavan Stara Zagora District is located in the foot of the Sakar mountain South Central Bulgaria and is included in the Municipality of Galabovo. It lies 32 km away from the municipal town of Galabovo 70 km from the district center Stara Zagora, 43 km from the town of Svilengrad, (border crossing into Turkey & Greece) 32 km from the town of Harmanli, 30km from town of Topolovgrad and 39 km from the town of Radnevo. Glavan has good connections with the neighbouring villages and towns because the main roads Harmanli - Topolovgrad and the crossroad "Golyamata zvezda" (The Big star) situated near it.
Sakar is one of the richest regions in Bulgaria in terms of endangered birds of prey populations. Sakar is widely known for the wines produced in the area, but tobacco growing remains one of the leading occupations. This area is adorned with rock formations, exotic wildlife and dense forests. It has an abundance of wild herbs, mushrooms and fruit. Numerous streams rush through the villages making it an ideal area for picnics, and fishing. This region is home for the endangered Imperial Eagle, terrestrial turtles and otters.
There are ancient Thracian settlements dating from the 5th Century BC and also early Christian 10th century rock churches.
The most imposing of the more modern churches is the Holy Virgin Cathedral in Topolovgrad which is not to be missed.
The Ustrem Holy Trinity Monastery is also not far away. It is set in a beautiful hilly area and you can picnic by the little stream (tables and benches) or eat at the monastery restaurant. There is even a small waterfall which seems to be a favourite area for electric blue dragonflies.
