About Smolyan - by students of club "Virtual trip around Europe"

Smolyan is one of the most beautiful Bulgarian cities. Smolyan is a town with traditions in the tourism industry.

It is situated in Central South Bulgaria in the most picturesque part of the Rodope Mountain in the narrow valley of Cherna River, 850 - 1050 meters above the sea level.

It is situated on 250 km southeast of Sofia, 103 km south of Plovdiv and just 16 km south of the winter resort Pamporovo.

Pamporovo is a popular ski resort near Smolyan . It is also a popular tourist place in summer.

Numerous luxurious and small family hotels welcome tourists and are ready to meet all their needs.