Kulata

Kulata is a village in southwestern Bulgaria, located in Sandanski Municipality, Blagoevgrad Province. It lies near the country’s border with Greece and is the site of a major border crossing that connects Bulgaria with Greece.

The Kulata border crossing, also known as Kulata–Promachonas, is the principal land border point between Bulgaria and Greece on the road linking Sofia with Thessaloniki. It sits on the Bulgarian side of the border, opposite Promachonas in Greece. The crossing serves both passenger and freight traffic and functions as a key link for trade and travel between Bulgaria, northern Greece, and the broader Balkan region. It is part of the region’s important cross-border transport corridor and handles a steady stream of vehicles, buses, and trucks.

Border facilities at Kulata accommodate customs and immigration controls and are operated by Bulgarian authorities with coordination with Greek counterparts. Over the years, the crossing has undergone modernization and upgrades to improve safety, efficiency, and processing times, reflecting its role as a major gateway between the two countries. The village and border crossing together illustrate the close economic and mobility ties in this part of the Balkans.