Batak Reservoir

Batak Reservoir (Bulgarian: язовир Батак) is located in the Rhodope Mountains of southern Bulgaria and is among the largest in the country. It was constructed to provide electricity generation and irrigation as a major part of the Batak Hydropower Cascade. Rich in fish and situated in a scenic mountain region, the reservoir attracts many tourists and anglers. The resort of Tsigov Chark has been constructed on its southwestern shores.