Smolyan: Ski Down the Rhodopes
Located in the valley of Cherna and Byala Rivers in the central Rhodopes, Smolyan, Bulgaria is a town and ski resort of the far south Bulgaria close to the border with Greece. In 2011, the town recorded a total of 30,283 dwellers.
Best Time to Visit
Book comfortable Smolyan, Bulgaria accommodations in advance between months of April-May and September-October, for low prices and pleasant weather. It is best to avoid the peak summer season from June to August. One of the things to look forward to when visiting Smolyan is attending the Perelik World Music and Jazz Festival. The festival is the only one to gather local and international jazz bands to perform in a barn on a mountaintop and then camp in Rhodope Mountains afterwards.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When visiting Smolyan, Bulgaria, make sure to spend some time to visit and ponder the mysteries of the night sky at the Bulgarian National Astronomical Observatory on top of Mount Rozhen. For a perfect winter vacation, enjoy skiing to the max at the Smolyan Ski Resort. Meanwhile, travelers shouldn’t leave without visiting, the Cathedral of Saint Vissarion of Smolyan, which is known as the largest church within southern Bulgaria. For the ideal Smolyan, Bulgaria hotels, guests can chooses between Spa Hotel Orpheus with its relaxing ambiance or at the Stream Resort with its budget-friendly rates.