Place to visit
Ibar Reserve, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go
Ibar Reserve is a protected area (Резерват Ибър) in Bulgaria. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Резерват Ибър
- Where
- Bulgaria
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- SOF Sofia, 60 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.21508, 23.75199
What it is and where
Ibar Reserve is a protected area (Резерват Ибър) in Bulgaria.
Its coordinates are 42.21508, 23.75199; the nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF, Sofia), 60 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Bulgaria. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Ibar Reserve is May to October.
- JanPossible9:15
- FebPossible10:21
- MarPossible11:40
- AprPossible13:09
- MayBest time14:24
- JunBest time15:04
- JulBest time14:48
- AugBest time13:43
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:33
- DecPossible8:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to October | November to April |
| Wildlife | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Ibar Reserve has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Bulgaria
To enter Bulgaria there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bulgaria checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR) since 1 January 2026; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- BelmekenMountain in Bulgaria4.2 km
- IbarMountain in Bulgaria5.8 km
- Gurgulitsa hutHut in Bulgaria6.1 km
- DenoPeak in the eastern part of the Rila Mountain in southwestern Bulgaria12 km
- BorovetsSki area13 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bulgaria guide.
More in Bulgaria: Nature
- Musala: highest mountain of the Balkans in Bulgaria
- Pirin National Park: national park in Bulgaria
- Srebarna Nature Reserve: nature reserve and biosphere reserve in Bulgaria
- Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo: UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ruse Province, Bulgaria
- Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari: tomb in Bulgaria
- Rila National Park: national park in Bulgaria
Every Bulgaria place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ibar Reserve?
It is a protected area (Резерват Ибър in the local language) in Bulgaria.
When is the best time to visit Ibar Reserve?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56.
How do you get to Ibar Reserve?
The nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF), 60 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bulgaria is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bulgaria map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Belmeken, Ibar, Gurgulitsa hut. The rest is in the Bulgaria guide.
Keep reading
- Nature179 places for nature in Bulgaria, from Musala to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- BulgariaBefore travelling to Bulgaria: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, and since 1 January…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.