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Pamporovo, the pearl of
all bulgarian mountain resort, is situated in the heart of the Rhodopi mountains, set in beautiful vast pine forests. It lies
85km from Plovdiv,260km from the capital Sofia and 15km from Smolyan. With its 270 days of sunshine each year it is the sunniest
ski resort in europe. The resort altitude is 1650 meters , with its highest peak being Snezhanka 1926 meters. The resort is
ideal for beginners and intermediates though the resorts giant slalon and steep mogulled wall with certainly test the most
able skiers. The ski schools in pamporovo are some of the best in europe with highly qualified ski instructors for groups
or individuals of all abilities(english speaking)
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There is also plenty to do during the summer season with activities and excursions avaliable
locally. These include walking tours, mountain biking, horse riding, hunting and fishing.
Other attractions within
the area include ;
Smolyan with the biggest planetarium in the Bukans and traditional architecture.
Chudnite mostove
famous for wonderful bridges, cave museum and unique rock formations.
Plovdiv the second biggest town in Bulgaria. The
old town is famous for its amphitheatre, traditional wood and brick houses and churches. Plovdiv is also an excellent centre
for shopping.
Bachkovo monastry the second biggest monastry in bulgaria, built in 1083 by two brothers Grigoriy and Abasi
Bakariani.
Yagodinska and Dyavolsko gyrlo(devils throat)caves are some of the most beautiful in bulgaria. Yagodinska cave
is 1100 meters long and features stalactites and stalagmites. Dyavolsko gyrlo is in the trigrad gorge which is 7 km long whilst
the most narrow part is 2 meter.
Fishing at Smilyan.
