Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2025
Shterna is a village in Dzhebel Municipality, in Kardzhali Province, Bulgaria. Shterna lies at 608 m above sea level, in the Rhodope mountains. It has 33 inhabitants (2025). The nearest city is Kardzhali, 19.1 km to the northeast. Near the border: Greece, 20 km. Among the landmarks around are Perperikon (31 km), Dyavolski most (14.8 km) and Ustra (4.7 km). Among the natural features are Utroba Cave (22 km) and Aladag (6.0 km).