With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to experience everything that Sofia, 35 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here should be Sofia Central Mineral Baths, City Garden and Bulgarian Army Stadium. Blagoevgrad is another wonderful option. It’s 60 miles away and has a variety of awesome things to see and do. Bachinovo Park, Church Vavedenie Bogorodichno and Church of Vavedenie Presvetiya Bogoroditsi are just the start.