Moskovets: Hotels and accommodations

In Moskovets, documented local history and Chateau Copsa, a winery founded in the Rose Valley in 1998, come together. Chateau Copsa is located in Moskovets, is a winery founded in the Rose Valley in 1998, and comprises a winery. The chateau is described as combining the grandeur of a medieval stone castle with oval towers. Those wishing to book a hotel in Moskovets can continue their accommodation search afterwards.

History

The settlement of present-day Moskovets was formerly known as Tatare. Moskovets was settled by Tatars in the second half of the 16th century, around 1580. After the Unification of Bulgaria, the Turkish inhabitants of Tatare began emigrating to the Ottoman Empire, while Bulgarians from nearby villages settled there. Before the Unification of Bulgaria, Tatare had one of the largest communal grazing areas in the Gyopsa nahiya around Karlovo.

A documented Trifon Zarezan vine-pruning ritual is recorded in Moskovets, during which the vineyard was blessed with red wine. A documented Trifon Zarezan celebration in Moskovets included performances by the Karavelski Slavey women's group and the Veselyatsi men's group.

Wine and experiences

On site, Chateau Copsa offers visitors wine tastings during which the grape variety, color, aroma, taste, and finish are explained. The offerings also include walks, horseback riding, yoga, restaurant services, and spa treatments. Chateau Copsa has a seasonal outdoor pool surrounded by nature, as well as a children's playground and a play tent.

Townscape and accommodation

Maison Copsa comprises the Zelanos restaurant and a lobby. Maison Copsa is a boutique art hotel a short distance from Chateau Copsa.

Nature

In rose gardens near Moskovets, hand-picked rose blossoms are harvested and carefully dried so that their usable constituents and natural color are preserved. At the level of Karlovo Municipality, the municipality documents mountain biking opportunities ranging from short, easy rides on gentle terrain to technically demanding full-day routes requiring advanced skills and equipment.

For further comparison with nearby towns: Karnare, Klissura, Banya, Karlovo

For the overview of the broader destination: Karlovo.