Bavorov (German: Barau) is a town in Strakonice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.

The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

The highest point is the hill Svobodná hora at 640 m (2,100 ft) above sea level, located on the eastern municipal border.

The most important for the town was John Bavor III, who settled in Bavorov in 1315 and who had the square and surrounding streets built.

After the Battle of White Mountain, properties of Prachatice were confiscated, and in 1621 the royal chamber donated Bavorov to the Eggenberg family.

The former manor house, locally called "The Castle", is a Baroque building that dominates the square.