It lies in north-western Bulgaria, reaching the Danube in the north and taking in parts of the western Balkan range in the south. The administrative centre is the town of Montana, and the province comprises 11 municipalities with a variety of towns and villages offering quiet surroundings to live in. The region is known for its natural assets, the spa town of Varshets, the historic town of Chiprovtsi and the picturesque slopes of the Berkovitsa Balkan. Holiday apartments, houses, plots and rural property are offered here, suitable both for permanent living and for investment. Thanks to good transport links, natural landmarks and affordable property prices in the Montana province, the region is drawing more and more people looking for peace and quality of life.