Ivaylovgrad dam is located in the eastern part of the Rhodope Mountains, the lower course of the Arda River , near the border with Greece . The water area is very large - 15 square kilometers and extends the territory of three municipalities - Madzharovo, Liubimetz, Krumovgrad. In operation entered in 1964 , and its shore reached 64 kilometers, most of it is covered with dense deciduous trees. The dam wall is 75 meters high , and he is the longest dam in Bulgaria - 36 km. The dam is an attractive place for fishing as its waters are rich in catfish, carp , perch , chub, roach , bleak and many others. Immediately below the dam were built as holiday homes and facilities that are ideal for nights when the fishing season . The shores of the lake , along with the beautiful and spacious forest around it , have they appropriate place for those who love camping outdoors. Furthermore, within the reservoir is favorable for the practice of various types of tourism such as water sports. Every year in June, the town hosts the finals of the Republican regatta canoe . If you choose to rest in the area , be sure to visit the area and Marta area cymbals that are located in the southern part of the lake . Here you can find nice single houses and places for picnics. From here you can organize boat trips around the waters of the lake , there is a pole rental and savor rustic tikla fish and carp stuffed with walnuts. Near the lake is the village Dabovets , which is the starting point for scenic cape " Eshek hill ." If possible you can visit the prehistoric two volcano , located in the former mining town Madjarovo. Here are a few protected areas, one of which is called Kovan Kaya - a place of many nesting bird species here . With these amazing natural attractions, Ivaylovgrad dam is among the most beautiful lakes in Bulgaria and must be on your list of places to visit .
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