
Apriltsi is a picturesque resort town in Stara planina, located close to Troyan in the Lovech region. It is settled in the so called Novo Selo valley between the Ostreshka and Vidima rivers, at the foothills of peak Botev - the highest in Stara planina. Together with the nearby peak Maragidik, they form one of the most memorable landscapes of Apriltsi, which is by far the most photographed place around the town. These lands have been inhabited by Thracians and Romans, therefore there are several mounds and tombs nearby. One of the remains of the Roman times is the ancient road that used to connect Misia and Thrace. Today this path is a splendid route for walking and trekking. The present town is established from refugees from the region of Tarnovo after Bulgaria fell under Ottoman rule. Soon after the village was ransacked by robbers, most of its inhabitants were killed and the houses were burnt down. Some managed to flee and hide in the mountain. When all things settle down, they came back and re-established the village again calling it Enikyoy - New Village (Novo Selo). During the Bulgarian Revival period Apriltsi became a major crafts center. The economic burst of the town and the free-spirit of the local people predestined Novo Selo as one of the centers of the April Uprising in 1876. A 100 years later, in 1976, the village is at the core of the formation of the present town by merging four villages: Novo Selo, Zla Reka, Vidima and Ostrets. The new town was named after the April Uprising and the local people who took part in it. The splendid location of the town and its rich history make it an ideal place for mountain, eco, rural and cultural-historic tourism in Stara planina. One of the most interesting places to visit in Apriltsi is the museum exhibition in the House-monument of the Novo Selo Uprising. Because of the 130th anniversary of the uprising on one of the hills around Apriltsi was risen a 34-meter tall cross, impressive in its size and symbolic meaning. Some of the religious attractions in the town include the St George and St Paraskeva churches as well as the St Holy Trinity Monastery for girls. Fans of eco tourism most probably know that near Apriltsi are located nine reserves: Boatin, Tsarichina, Kozya stena, Steneto, Severen Djendem, Peeshti skali, Sokolna, Djendema, Stara reka. The town and its vicinity offer very good conditions for trekking, walking and picnicking, rock climbing, biking, horseback riding, hunting and fishing. Naturally the accommodation industry is very well developed. The hotels in Apriltsi will definitely meet all expectations, budgets and preferences. Among them are classic hotel complexes, luxurious and budget hotels. Those travellers who prefer lower rates and home-like cosiness may choose for their stay a family hotel in Apriltsi or a nice guest house. There is a good number of private villas operating in the town and in the vicinity are located several mountain huts.
Hotel Tavern Svatovete 


Address: Novo selo
Phone: +359 6958 2288, +359 887 234444
Website: http://www.svatovete.com
more informationlocate on mapHarmony, warmth and coziness await every guest of Hotel Tavern Svatovete. Located picturesquely in the Novo Selo neighborhood of Apriltsi the hotel offers its visitors unforgettable stay full of pleasant experiences and emotions. Created in harmony with the surrounding mountain hills, Hotel Tavern Svatovete distinguished with perfect accommodation conditions, excellent cuisine and various offerings for an active vacation in Apriltsi.
Villa Diva 


Address: Ostrets, 1 Sabevska Street
Phone: +359 899 385334, +359 899 887677
Website: http://www.viladiva.eu
more informationlocate on mapVilla Diva is located in the Ostrets Neighborhood of Apriltsi, on a quiet and peaceful spot, from which is revealed a splendid view of peak Maragidik. This cosy villa in Apriltsi is open year round and offers everything needed for complete rest and relaxation close to nature. It is preferred for both gatherings with friends and holidays of families with children. Here every guest of Villa Diva in Apriltsi will enjoy home-like cosiness and comfort, warm-hearted hospitality and affordable rates for accommodation.
Villa Marishnitsa 

Address: Ostrets, 37 Helevska Street
Phone: +359 6958 3335, +359 888 725984
Website: http://www.marishnica.com
more informationlocate on mapLovers of nature and long walking tours must have already visited Apriltsi or at least they must have planned to visit this piece of paradise on earth. In Apriltsi visitors will enjoy the unspoilt nature surrounding them like no where else. Villa Marishnitsa is a perfect spot for a well-deserved rest or for the start of a walking tour around the region. The villa guests will soon discover to be surrounded by blissful silence and peacefulness, home-like ambiance and warm hospitality.
Guest House Pri Orehite 

Location: Troyan municipality, 5630 Oreshak
Address: 14 Ambaritsa Street
Approximate distance: 13.3 km, direction: west
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Hotel Tavern Strannopriemnitsa 


Location: Troyan municipality, Oreshak
Address: 207 Stara Planina Street
Approximate distance: 13.3 km, direction: west
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Guest House Milena 


Location: Troyan municipality, Balkanets
Address: 97 Hristo Petkov Street
Approximate distance: 20.3 km, direction: west
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Guest House Chetirite Bora 
Location: Troyan municipality, 5662 Beli Osam
Address: 65 Docho Chakarov Street
Approximate distance: 21.3 km, direction: west
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Villa Mechkarev Location: Karlovo municipality, 4370 Kalofer
Address: Panitsite Locality
Approximate distance: 21.4 km, direction: south
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Villa Maria 

Location: Troyan municipality, 5662 Beli Osam
Address: 7 Kokiche Street
Approximate distance: 21.5 km, direction: west
more informationSt George Church
Address: Novo selo
Approximate distance: 0.0 km, direction: south-west
St Petka Paraskeva Church
Address: Novo selo
Approximate distance: 0.2 km, direction: south-east
Holy Trinity Monastery for Girls
Address: Novo selo
Approximate distance: 0.3 km, direction: north-east
St Archangel Michael Church
Approximate distance: 6.2 km, direction: north-west
Severen Djendem Reserve
Approximate distance: 10.7 km, direction: south
National Exhibition of Arts and Crafts
Approximate distance: 11.7 km, direction: west
Vidimsko Praskalo Waterfall
Approximate distance: 12.0 km, direction: south
Batoshevo Monastery for Men Dormition of the Theotokos
Approximate distance: 12.0 km, direction: east
Museum of Natural Science
Approximate distance: 12.2 km, direction: west
Troyan Monastery Dormition of the Theotokos
Approximate distance: 12.3 km, direction: west
Peak Botev
Approximate distance: 13.7 km, direction: south
Batoshevo Monastery for Girls Entrance of the Theotokos
Approximate distance: 14.9 km, direction: north-east
Peeshti Skali Reserve
Approximate distance: 15.4 km, direction: south-east
Museum of the Folk Crafts and Applied Arts
Address: Center, 1 Vazrajdane Square
Approximate distance: 17.7 km, direction: west
Seryakova House Art Gallery
Approximate distance: 17.8 km, direction: west
Byalata Reka Eco Trail
Approximate distance: 20.2 km, direction: south
Kalofer Monastery
Approximate distance: 20.9 km, direction: south
Suchurum Waterfall
Approximate distance: 22.7 km, direction: south-west
National Museum Vasil Levski
Address: Center
Approximate distance: 23.8 km, direction: south
Sopot Monastery St Spas
Approximate distance: 24.0 km, direction: south-west
Skandaloto
Lovech province, Apriltsi municipality
Approximate distance: 6.1 km, direction: north-west (azimuth: 315°)
Kravenik
Gabrovo province, Sevlievo municipality
Approximate distance: 7.3 km, direction: east (azimuth: 85°)
Velchevo
Lovech province, Apriltsi municipality
Approximate distance: 8.7 km, direction: north-west (azimuth: 309°)
Gumoshtnik
Lovech province, Troyan municipality
Approximate distance: 11.0 km, direction: north-west (azimuth: 330°)
Drashkova Polyana
Lovech province, Apriltsi municipality
Approximate distance: 11.5 km, direction: north-west (azimuth: 306°)
Cherni Osam
Lovech province, Troyan municipality
Approximate distance: 12.2 km, direction: west (azimuth: 273°)
Stokite
Gabrovo province, Sevlievo municipality
Approximate distance: 12.8 km, direction: east (azimuth: 79°)
Oreshak
Lovech province, Troyan municipality
Approximate distance: 13.3 km, direction: west (azimuth: 291°)
Valevtsi
Gabrovo province, Sevlievo municipality
Approximate distance: 13.6 km, direction: east (azimuth: 91°)
Debnevo
Lovech province, Troyan municipality
Approximate distance: 14.7 km, direction: north-west (azimuth: 335°)
Batoshevo
Gabrovo province, Sevlievo municipality
Approximate distance: 15.3 km, direction: north-east (azimuth: 60°)
Raykovska
Lovech province, Troyan municipality
Approximate distance: 15.7 km, direction: west (azimuth: 287°)
Kastel
Gabrovo province, Sevlievo municipality
Approximate distance: 17.4 km, direction: north-east (azimuth: 66°)
Belish
Lovech province, Troyan municipality
Approximate distance: 17.8 km, direction: north-west (azimuth: 307°)
Hirevo
Gabrovo province, Sevlievo municipality
Approximate distance: 18.1 km, direction: north (azimuth: 18°)
Vrabevo
Lovech province, Troyan municipality
Approximate distance: 19.1 km, direction: north-west (azimuth: 333°)
Sennik
Gabrovo province, Sevlievo municipality
Approximate distance: 19.7 km, direction: north-east (azimuth: 29°)