Finding this unspoiled natural locale in the beautiful Rhodopi mountain range is not difficult at all. “Beglika” is about 150 kilometers from Sofia and can be reached in 2 hours by driving along the “Trakia” highway, then taking the first-class road going through the towns of Pazardjik, Peshtera and Batak. The nearest airport, just outside the city of Plovdiv, is only 80 kilometers to the north.

The “Beglika” region in the central part of the western Rhodopis, which has given its name to the station, stretches over smooth ridges and succulent lawns, which add originality and charm to the mountain. The centuries old spruce trees, surrounding the station like a horseshoe opened to the east, are like the speechless guards preserving the nature.

Symbolizing the quality of the local nature is the fact that the rare “black stork,” included in the Red Data Book of protected species, nests along the reservoir “Malak Beglik” in summertime. Part of the Game Breeding Station is the nature reserve “Beglika,” covering an area of about 1463 hectares. Century old trees of spruce and Scots pine dominate here; over 400 herbaceous plants, flowers and herbs have been found. Among these are Astragalus centralpinus and Pentilla fruticosa, which are glacial relicts, as well as other plants unique to Bulgaria and the Balkans. Representatives of the rich wild fauna are the red deer, roe deer, brown bear, fox, wild boar and wood grouse. Ecopaths have been made to make the wild flora and fauna convenient to nature lovers.

In “Beglika,” summer is cool but winter is mild. The glades are covered with blossoming fragrant forest flowers until late autumn, and it is easy to find berries and mushrooms. In addition to hunting, Game Breeding Station “Beglika” offers its guests attractive trips to “Kemerov Most,” (“Kemerov Bridge”) – a nature landmark with remains of a bridge along an ancient Roman road, as well as trips to the second highest peak in the Rhodopis – Syutka peak.

This region is the source of about 150 rivers and streams, some of which have been enhanced in order to ensure better conditions for the fish. A breeding pond is functioning near the station, which produces rainbow trout for fishing.

However, the biggest wealth in “Beglika” is the wild fauna. Subject to hunting are the red deer, roe deer, wild boar, hare, squirrel, wolf, fox and wildcat. Among birds, the wood grouse is a favorite. Resettlement of the red deer in the local mountains, which started more than half a century ago, has made them quite abundant in the area. These red deer have so far won 4 gold medals, evaluated from 210 to 214 CIC points and 4 silver medals, awarded with 185 to 203 CIC points.