The village of Podgorie is located in Municipality Kostenets (Sofia District) just off the Ochusa - Kostenets road at distance around 85km from Sofia, 25kms from Ihtiman and about 9kms from Kostenets. The name Podgorie means `Under the Forest` which is very suitable for this small and peaceful village. Surrounded by thick forests and undulating countryside, the village is like a small haven in the ancient forest that surrounds it and fresh and unpolluted air and countryside.