Leshten Village is situated at 600 meters altitude in the southern slopes of the Rhodope Mountains. This picturesque Bulgarian village is 15 km northeast of Gotse Delchev, 80 km southeast of Bansko and 198 km southeast of Sofia.
Its unique old houses are located on steep slopes of the mountain and bear all the hallmarks of Kovachevitsa architectural style. In the past, the locals are mainly engaged in masonry and gravel extraction. The village has preserved the spirit of traditional Renaissance architecture and offers excellent conditions for eco tourism. The Village is only 80 Km southeast of Bansko. The Bansko Ski Resort is an easy 50 minutes drive from Leshten. It has undergone recent extensive refurbishment costing some 900,000 euro, having new gondola and ski lifts with 17 + pistes And offers great skiing for beginners and experienced skiers alike. With plenty of bars and restaurants with great evening entertainment.
Lenshten is located only 9km from the Greek border and just 95km from the Mediterranean port of Kavala.
