Ivaylovgrad reservoir, Haskovo Province, Bulgaria

The Ivaylovgrad reservoir is located in the eastern Rhodopes Mountains and it is one of the largest reservoirs in Bulgaria. The reservoir was created by the Ivaylovgrad dam on the River Arda and it was built between 1959 and 1964 for the purpose of electricity generation. There are 2 other large dams on the River Arda: the Kardzhali dam and the Studen Kladenets dam. The whole area offers opportunities for birding, hiking, water sport and other outdoor recreation.

Date: 23rd May 2018

Location: view from near Borislavtsi, eastern Rhodopes Mountains, Haskovo Province, Bulgaria