About Smolyan - presentation, information, photos and recommendations

Smolian Region is situated in southern Bulgaria, in the most picturesque Rhodope Mountains. It lies at an altitude of 850 - 1050 m above sea level. It is located south-east of Sofia at a distance of 250 km, 103 km south of Plovdiv and only mountain resort 16 km south of Plovdiv. It is bordered by the regions of Plovdiv, Pazardzhik, Kardzhali and Blagoevgrad, and at the southern borders with Greece.

Smolian is one of the most beautiful cities in Bulgaria. The landscape is mountainous region. It covers the eastern Rhodope Mountains with venerable coniferous forests and grasslands. The main road passing through the area is the road Plovdiv-Smolian. Livestock in the region is developed. Near Madan there are deposits of lead and zinc ores.

Rhodope Mountains Nature is perfect for winter and summer tourism, rural tourism, hunting and ecotourism. Most populated areas are tourist centers. In villages Momchilovtsi, Smilian, Gela, etc.. you can taste traditional foods, see and hear famous songs and dances of the Rhodope.

Some are natural parts of biosphere reserves in Kazan, Soskovche, Dol and Amzovo Momchil, stone vaults of the beautiful bridge (Chudnite Mostov), keys and Trigrad Buinov, Devil's Throat (Diavolskoto Garlo), caves and Yagodina Uhlovitsa.

There are plenty of rivers that cross the area, most of them Arda, Vacha, Chepelare, Varbitza, Cherni (Black), Reka and Devin. Abundant mineral water springs near the town and village Devin Money, Beden, Mihalkovo, Lyaskovo. Proving and Vacha dams offer excellent conditions for fishing.




Smolyan | Smolian Region is situated in southern Bulgaria, in the most picturesque Rhodope Mountains. It lies at an altitude of 850 - 1050 m above sea level. It is located south-east of Sofia at a distance of 250 km, 103 km south of Plovdiv and only mountain resort 16 km south of Plovdiv

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Top hotels in Smolyan

Family Hotel Silver, Smolyan

Family Hotel Silver  

Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

  • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
  • No transport provided
Smilen Hotel, Smolyan

Smilen Hotel  

Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

  • Hotel family hotels  
  • No transport provided
Hotel Kris, Smolyan

Hotel Kris  

Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

  • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
  • No transport provided
Uzunski, Smolyan

Uzunski

Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

    • No transport provided
    Smilen Hotel And Wellness, Smolyan

    Smilen Hotel And Wellness

    Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

      • No transport provided
      Luxor Hotel Casino Komplex, Smolyan

      Luxor Hotel Casino Komplex

      Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

        • No transport provided
        Hotel Kiparis, Smolyan

        Hotel Kiparis

        Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

        • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
        • No transport provided
        Sportna 17 Guest Rooms, Smolyan

        Sportna 17 Guest Rooms

        Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

        • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
        • No transport provided
        Family Hotel Smolena, Smolyan

        Family Hotel Smolena  

        Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

        • Hotel near to ski slope  
        • No transport provided
        Gela Hotel And Spa, Smolyan

        Gela Hotel And Spa  

        Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

        • Hotel with children playground  
        • No transport provided
        Hotel Brothers, Smolyan

        Hotel Brothers

        Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

        • Hotel with children playground  
        • No transport provided
        Hotel Pearl Lodge, Smolyan

        Hotel Pearl Lodge  

        Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

        • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
        • No transport provided
        Hotel Crystal, Smolyan

        Hotel Crystal

        Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

        • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
        • No transport provided
        Complex Luxor, Smolyan

        Complex Luxor

        Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

          • No transport provided
          Hotel Smolyan, Smolyan

          Hotel Smolyan

          Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

            • No transport provided
            Katerina Family Hotel, Smolyan

            Katerina Family Hotel

            Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

              • No transport provided
              Oak Residence Hotel, Smolyan

              Oak Residence Hotel  

              Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

              • Hotel with children playground  
              • No transport provided
              Hotel Spartak, Smolyan

              Hotel Spartak

              Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

                • No transport provided
                Spa Hotel Dikas, Smolyan

                Spa Hotel Dikas

                Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

                  • No transport provided
                  Guest Rooms Waterfall, Smolyan

                  Guest Rooms Waterfall

                  Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

                    • No transport provided
                    Ski House Pamporovo, Smolyan

                    Ski House Pamporovo  

                    Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

                    • Hotel near to ski slope  
                    • No transport provided
                    Hotel Silver Hills, Smolyan

                    Hotel Silver Hills

                    Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

                      • No transport provided
                      Plaza Family Hotel, Smolyan

                      Plaza Family Hotel

                      Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

                        • No transport provided
                        Apart 47, Smolyan

                        Apart 47

                        Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

                          • No transport provided
                          Guest Apartment Monarch, Smolyan

                          Guest Apartment Monarch

                          Smolyan, Pamporovo, Bulgaria

                            • No transport provided

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