They are situated very close to each other in a small cirque to the south west of the Popovo Lake between the peak Dzhengal, Momin Dvor and Kralev Dvor.
The Samodivski lakes are considered as one of the most beautiful in Pirin and with good reason: they are nestled among high rocks, a small stream curves between them which even forms a tiny waterfall between the higher lakes.
They names derives from the folklore beliefs that the wood nymphs gather around at night.
According to the legend, the area was home of the daughter of the Slavic god Perun.
The track between the Bezbog refuge and the Tevno Lake passes nearby.