Villa Melnik: A Modern Winery Rooted in Ancient Tradition
Discover Bulgarian wine tradition at Villa Melnik: family-owned winery with stunning views, tours, and tastings of unique local wines.
Villa Melnik is a family-owned winery in the Harsovo region, near Melnik, Bulgaria, continuing a winemaking tradition documented for over two centuries. Visitors can explore the vineyards, modern winery, and underground cellars, while tasting wines with a distinct Melnik character.
A brief summary to Villa Melnik
- Район Вила Мелник, Хърсово, 2819, BG
- +359884840320
- Visit website
- Monday 9 am-5:30 pm
- Tuesday 9 am-5:30 pm
- Wednesday 9 am-5:30 pm
- Thursday 9 am-5:30 pm
- Friday 9 am-5:30 pm
- Saturday 10 am-6:30 pm
- Sunday 10 am-6:30 pm
Local tips
- Book your wine tasting in advance, especially during peak season, to ensure availability.
- Visit in the late afternoon for stunning sunset views over the vineyards.
- Pair your wine tasting with a selection of local cheeses for an authentic experience.
- Check for special events or seasonal offerings, as Villa Melnik often hosts unique wine-related activities.
Getting There
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Taxi
From the town of Melnik, a taxi to Villa Melnik costs approximately 4-6 BGN and takes around 11 minutes. Ensure you agree on the fare beforehand.
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Public Transport
To reach Villa Melnik via public transport, take a bus from Blagoevgrad to Melnik. Buses run several times a day, and the journey takes 30-40 minutes. From Melnik, take a local taxi to Villa Melnik, which is about 15 minutes and costs 10-15 BGN.
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Car
If driving, head towards Melnik. From Melnik, take the road towards Harsovo. After about 8 km, look for signs for Villa Melnik and turn left onto the access road. The journey from Melnik should take around 15 minutes. Villa Melnik has a large parking area.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Melnik Sandstone Pyramids
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Kordopulov House
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Pirin Mountains
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Monumento Al Héroe Búlgaro.
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Tevno Lake Shelter
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Tevno Lake
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hut Sinanitsa
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Demyanitsa Hut
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Bezbog Hut
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Vihren Chalet
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Vihren
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Kutelo
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Gotse Delchev Hut
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Ski center Bansko (Gondola upper lift)
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Unmissable attractions to see
Viewing Point Melnik and Sand -Pyramids
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Melnik
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Rozhen Sandstone Pyramids
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Yane Sandanski's Tombstone
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Skoka Waterfall
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Rupite
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Spartacus Monument
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Sandanski Archaeological Museum
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Еpiscopal Basilica
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Къщата на Баба Яга
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Baba Vanga House Museum
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Essential places to dine
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Peshterite
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Salt&Pepper
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FAMILIA tavern-Bansko
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The Bears
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Castello Restaurant
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Smokey Mountain Bar & Grill
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The House
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Novelty Store
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Petrich History Museum
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Supermarket Stodja
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Магазин Веселина
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City Market
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La Veranda Bar & Lounge
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The Lobby Bar
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Apres Ski Bar
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sCHEERS Bar&Coffee
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