Obidim: Hotels and Accommodation

Obidim was founded at the beginning of the 14th century. Traditional livestock farming was the predominant livelihood of the village. In winter, some residents traditionally moved southwards with their herds towards the Aegean.

Obidim and neighbouring Kremen became an important centre of the VMRO in the surrounding mountain region. Before the Ilinden–Preobrazhenie Uprising, 200 residents from Obidim and Kremen received military training from Yane Sandanski at Izvoreto. On 13 and 14 September 1903, a battle took place near Obidim between VMRO detachments and Ottoman troops. Obidim was burned down in 1903 and 1912.

The central Church of St Nicholas the Wonderworker was built in 1842 and consecrated in 1843. The land around Obidim is home to 13 churches, chapels and iconostases, as well as a monastery. The Monastery of St Panteleimon was restored between 1912 and 1915. It is venerated by Dobrinishte and Obidim as part of joint local kurban celebrations.

Every five years, a cultural heritage gathering of Obidim takes place in the Machishta meadow, about 2 km from the village. The tradition began in 1968 and brings together residents and people whose family roots lie in Obidim.

Obidim has an asphalt road that is maintained year-round. Bus connections from Obidim to Bansko and Gotse Delchev are available. Guesthouses and villas are available for rent for overnight stays.

The direct road from Obidim to the Monastery of St Panteleimon is not passable by passenger cars; visitors are advised to take the route from Dobrinishte. A forest route of about 11 km can be followed between the Monastery of St Panteleimon and Obidim.

A small shop-café in the centre of Obidim is a local meeting place. The people there may be able to provide visitors with directions or local information.