The village of Shipochane (Sofia region) is located in South-western Bulgaria and is part of the municipality of Samokov. It is situated at the ridge Shipochan (eastern part of Rila mountain), 10km away north from the ski resort of Borovets. The distance to Samokov is 7 km, to Sofia - 70 kilometers and to the highway Sofia - Plovdiv - 30 km. 10 km away from Shipochane is situated Iskar dam. The nature is great - beech and pine forests, many mountain ridge and pastures and magnificent view over the peaks of Musala and Malyovitsa. Sightseeing: Shishmanoviyat Monaster "Virgin Mary" (2-3 hours walking)