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the Aegean sea, a warm climate persists and is absolutely stunning here in the Spring, Summer & Autumn for interesting General Tourism attractions including numerous churches, museums, an observatory, fortresses, caves, The famous
Smolyan Lakes and rock formations. The Bulgarian Wine making industry is a fascinating subject along with the Bulgarian Rose Oil. In addition Mountain trekking/walking, Climbing, Mountain biking, Horse riding, Birding Tours, Fishing,
Hunting, Caving, Kayaking trips, White water rafting, and Paragliding to name but a few. Visit the Stoykite village and the picturesque Rocks of Orpheus. Go to the ancient town of 
Plovdiv (85 k) offers Roman ruins of old cobbled streets leading to an amphitheatre. The famous 900 year old Bachkovo Monastery is only 30k away. The town of Smolyan is only 7 k away. Smolyan is a wonderful town with loads to do, great restaurants & bars, shopping - all at really sensible pricing, friendly local people willing to help. A shopping centre is in the next resort
of Perelik. 
restaurant and bar serving hot & cold food and drinks all day and evening. Try their local dishes, in particular, their home made Patatnik & their fresh grilled trout served with cheese & chips. The Snejanka Tower is a must for some great views of the snow free ski runs & a 360 degree view of the whole area and as far as the Aegean Sea, Greece & Turkey on a clear day, of which you are certain to have during your visit. Below, we can only hope to cover a small amount of what is out there to be enjoyed. For some excellent photography of Bulgaria why not log on to 
open meadowland & a small church of St Spirit (ask at the restaurant for opening times) on the right near one of the Smolyan Lakes. By the lake are picnic areas directly beneath the famous Orpheas Rocks with stunning scenery all around. It's great to relax here in the clean healthy air. Partake in natural Sring Water from the numerous springs along the way.
the road and further up the road is the No4 Chair Lift, open all year, that will take you to the Snejanka Summit. Stunning views are gained from here, both on the ground and from the Tower viewing gallery it's self. All sorts of walking in amongst the Pines can be explored from here. Follow a ski track down to Stoudenets & beyond right down to the Pamporovo Ski School & back, or get the chair lift back. Just a good walk around the summit walking to the tops of the Ski runs reveals beautiful views, scenery, wild flowers & wild life. To get back to Pine Lodge, after an exhilirating day on top couldn't be easier, either get the Chair Lift back down or walk the ski run back down right to the entrance of Pine Lodge.
(every hour), Kurdzhali, Devin, Assenovgrad, Chepelare, Pamporovo (every hour) and to other smaller villages within the region. There are several Public bus stations located in Smolyan Quarter, at the western end of
Bulgaria Blvd.,Bus Station Iztok in Ustovo Quarter Bus Station Yug (South). Private buses servicing long-distance lines start from the Planetarium. 6 public bus lines are regularly functioning within the boundaries of the town. Radio-cab, painted yellow for easy id are also readily available If you want to hire a car you can do so in Smolyan 
information centres are most helpful in the area, a few are listed here: 
Mexaha's or Pectopaht's) along with a choice of our
Very good food & wine at sensible prices here with friendly staff. Try the home cooked trout, the steak with onions & some of the rhodopian dishes. In particular, try the 
very good food & wine at sensible prices, great ambience & some great fresh trout & all the trimmings. Or why not try the NAMNOPOBATA KbWA (White House), a wonderful restaurant offering traditional Rhodope dishes & more. 
skiing facilities but during the other seasons it has great beauty and lots to offer. The town of Pamporovo has very much been developed around
the skiing providing loads of accomodation, restaurants & bars of wich many are open during the other months of the year especially during the summer. Wandering up through Pamporovo from Ski Lift 1, a few good restaurants can be explored along with a beautiful church, well worth a look. Most ski lifts are open and can be taken up & down, to and from Stoudenets and the Snejanka Peak at much reduced rates compared with the Ski season. 
are sung with the accompaniment of kaba - bagpipe, flute and rebeck. One of the two secondary music schools in Bulgaria is located here. Tourists would find especially fascinating the Pas Ponedelnik Koukerski Festival which takes place every first Sunday of March. A very pleasant restaurant is situated right by the river & one of the bridges with an upstairs dining balcony - very pleasant with a traditional Rhodopian Pork Spindle Fillet & a nice glass of wine. 
place was inhabited by the Thracian tribe of the Bessi, and later by the Romans. Devin has several mineral water springs with a temperature between 37 and 44C. The water is clear, colourless, palatable, odourless, hyper- and homeo-thermal, mildly mineralized, and contains hydrocarbonates of sodium and small quantities of fluorine. It has a strong alkaline reaction. The curative properties of Devin's mineral waters are due to their considerable mineralization, the relatively high content of metasilicic acid and fluorine, mild acidity and high temperature. Devin is suitable for the spa and climatic treatment of a wide range of diseases: of the locomotor system, cardiovascular diseases and nervous disorders. 
valleys and stream-side meadows, marv
parks, and numerous reserves. Hiking in the Rhodope mountains offers excellent choices for short weekend trekking or more prolonged hiking. The Rhodope mountains, the most lyrical Bulgarian mountains, are located in the most southern part of the country. Although their average altitude does not exceed 1000m, the Rhodope mountains offer some of the finest hiking in Bulgaria amongst picturesque untouched villages. 
individually or as organised fishing days. Permits can be sourced locally in Smolyan & all the Smolyan Lakes can be fished subject to local guidelines. Within walking
distance of Pine Lodge 4 different Smolyan lakes can be fished. All other lakes in the area and elsewhere can be fished. The 
Thus, one of the best red deer populations in the world is namely in Bulgaria at over 22 500 animals and it also ranks second in the whole trophy quality. It could be curious for all fans of hunting to know that
among its hunting trophies Bulgaria has as well four world records for red deer.
history. A visit to Chepelare (20k) and visit the only Speleological Museum in Bulgaria 
s, stalactites, dentrites, and water pools make the Trigrad caves a favorite spot for many tourists. 
around Pine Lodge are particularly good. Organised birding tours are available for those who like everything organised for
them but if you prefer to have your own individual birding tour you will be amazed what you will see even setting off from Pine Lodge on foot. The b
Bulgaria is a unique experience and offers great satisfaction, no matter if you are a beginner rider or an experienced rider. 
scenery both up on top of the peaks & hills and in the meadows along country tracks taking in places of interest along the way. On or off road, this is fun. Organised tours are available if that is your preference. If not, why not hire a mountain bike locally in Smolyan & explore daily from Pine Lodge. Within a 10 mile radius there is loads to explore.