Dospat
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Dospat is a dam located in the western Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria.
It is situated in the heart of the fairy-tale 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 dam in Bulgaria, and, with its 22 km² of water area, the second one in size.
The nature around the dam is appreciated as visually appealing, with old pine forests surrounding the lake, and opposite it the steep slopes of the Rhodope mountains are picturesquely studded with houses and hotels.
The dam is rich in fish. It is stocked with perch, grey mullet, carp, trout, etc. Several types of fishing are practiced: fishing with lures, fly-fishing, and others.
In the surrounding areas are situated the dams of Vacha, Sarnitsa, Beglika, Batak, and of Shiroka Polyana.
The dam is near of the town of Dospat. The area offers great opportunities for recreation and tourism.
See also
External links
- Pictures from the Rodopes and Dospat dam (http://www.pbase.com/ngruev/rodopi)