The water of this stream is thought to have healing properties.
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Autumn crocus in Strandja riverside meadow
Crocus pulchellus, which means the pretty crocus, is an autumn-flowering crocus that is widespread in the Balkans and Turkey.
Devil’s Bolete in Strandja
Devil’s Bolete – Boletus satanas – in a Strandja woodland. Deadly poisonous!
Tree Mirror Veleka River Strandja
Ash, Alder and Willow trees reflected in the Veleka river, Strandja’s largest river.
Small Stream near Stoilovo in Strandja
A few summer leaves have fallen early into the Razdol stream near Stoilovo, Strandja’s oldest village.
Spotted Fritillary in Strandja
A near perfect second generation Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea didyama) in a dry meadow in Strandja. [more_strandja_butterflies]
Strandja style house
Typical Strandja style house with stone on ground floor and wood used as building material on the first floor. Houses with this type of architecture are scattered throughout the Strandja mountains. [more_strandja_culture]
Lakes of Mist in the Strandja Valleys
Mist gives the impression of white lakes in the Strandja Valleys