Krastava () is a village located in Velingrad Municipality, Pazardzhik Province, Southern Bulgaria.

The village of Krastava is located in a mountainous area, 26 km from Velingrad. It is a mountainous area composed mainly of pine and spruce forests. From the vicinity of the village three mountains can be seen - Rila, Pirin, Rhodope Mountains, as well as the peaks Musala, Vihren, Golyama Syutka and Malka Syutka.

Krastava, Pazardzhik Province

History

Krastava was established as a settlement in 1790. The first school was established in 1926. As a village, it was established on 24 October 1975. In 1978, the mahallas Goritsa (Asanova) and Krantiyte were incorporated into Krastava and had its own mayoralty in 1979.

Krastava, Pazardzhik Province

Religion

Krastava is a Pomak village.

Krastava, Pazardzhik Province

References

Villages in Pazardzhik Province