The Capel Saint Joan Letni is located near Radomir in the south west of Bulgaria. From Sofia it is about 1 hour with a car. The road to it is good but the last couple of kilometers is very narrow and the tarmac will be gone for the last 3 km. There are a couple of parking spots wit the farthest at about 3 km from the chapel. From other blogs I knew the place deserves a visit but it actually went beyond my expectations. The chapel is very small, build around the year 1350. It is located on a very high cliff over the lake. It is typical architecture for this times. The door is very small, like a meter high only. The windows are also very typical for the period. They are small conical and off course no glass. Because of this there is constant flow of fresh air which prevents moisture in the building. Walking toward the chapel you think it is on a hill and you can go down to the lake on the other side. But you will be in for a surprise. The chapel sits about 2 meters from the edge of the cliff over the lake. You have to be careful around this place especially with kids. Down bellow the chapel there are plenty of nice places to put a tent up and have fun with family and friends. Fishing at the lake is forbidden so do not try it without asking. The penalty is 3000 leva or about $1800.

There are a couple of activities you can do in the vicinity. I saw horse riding, kayaking, and maybe fishing with permit.

The place is surrounded by short trees that you do not want to go near since they have very sharp spines. Overall the place is a must to visit. Enjoy.