Location: Smolyan
Top Things to do in Smolyan
The 9 Best Things to do in Smolyan, Smolyan Province
Smolyan (Bulgarian: Смолян) is a town and ski resort in the far south of Bulgaria near the border with Greece. It is the administrative and industrial centre of the homonymous Smolyan Province. The town is situated in the valley of the Cherna ("Black") and the Byala ("White") Rivers in the central Rhodopes at the foot of the mountains' highest part south of the popular ski resorts Pamporovo and Chepelare. As of February 2011, it has a population of 30,283 inhabitants.
Restaurants in Smolyan
1. Goliam Beglik Dame
2. Ecotrail Neviastata
3. Pamporovo Ski Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By Daveydave696969 - London, United Kingdom
We had 4 gloriously sunny days of skiing this week in Pamps, it was my second visit having learned there myself and subsequently moving on to Morzine. Look this isn't the best ski resort in the world, the only green they have is very long - effectively split into two sections - the first is a lot busier than the second. **Big tip** if the lift queues are too long the first 4 person chair lift down from Students on the green is quieter than the 3 person one right at the bottom. The kids loved it, they learned to ski with a personal ski instructor that cost me around 40 pounds an hour (amazing value IMO) and i'm sure they will out ski me next year, they tried their first blue on the fourth day. Whilst they learned I mostly went on the big long blues (12/12a) reds and I did the wall (2) once which was a bucket list thing for me - I'm not a lover of heights lol The food is great in most places up the mountain however the lifts do close at 4:30 so we eat in Spider House in the evening or at our apartment at the Grand Monastery, thats about it for Apres Ski really. All in all very good value for money, there is a variety of runs however it's not massive.
4. Devils Bridge (Dyavolski Most)
5. Rozhen Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By svetlyo_sv - Varna, Bulgaria
Amazing place on Earth, where the astronomical observation of the universe can be done. If you are lucky, an professional guide tour can be attended.
6. Waterfalls Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Phred01 - Burgas, Bulgaria
You can park in the road before the turning, or pay 4 leva for the privilege of having someone look after your car for the day OR drive up a bit further the awful road and park there. Then the walk starts...which goes past a few hungry jeep drivers who will offer to take you (for 5 leva we heard) to the ACTUAL beginning of the walk under the canopy of trees. Admittedly the first bit is a bit of a slog, but you could treat it as a warm up. With regular opportunities to stop and take a break with your picnic (take your rubbish home of course) it's a delightful morning's walking. There are steep parts but overall it's relatively straight forward. Recommended! Oh, and it took us 3.5 hours but we weren't in a hurry and had a very long stop at the top.
7. The Wonderful Bridges
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By A3615NT_ - Rheine, Germany
We`ve visit The Wonderful Bridges on our way to Smolyan.The road to the bridges isn`t too wide so I do advice to be careful while driving. However we visit the Wonderful bridges,had lunch at the restaurant near by and we descend down under via Zip line. Definitely should visit.
8. Cathedral of Saint Vissarion of Smolyan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By desimgm - Sofia, Bulgaria
Cathedral of Saint Vissarion of Smolyan is the second biggest cathedral in Bulgaria. It is situated in the city centre of Smolyan. My pics are from 14th of December 2013.
