The 9 Best Things to do in Smolyan, Smolyan Province

April 9, 2022 Toi Mattera

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

Smolyan Bulgaria http://www.facebook.com/chatamalive
Excellent
88%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
0%
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0%
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0%
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Goliam Beglik Dame

2. Ecotrail Neviastata

Smolyan Bulgaria +359 87 820 3106 http://m.facebook.com/EkoptekaNevastataEcotrailNevyastata/
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4 reviews

Ecotrail Neviastata

3. Pamporovo Ski Resort

In the Rhodope Mountains 85 km south of Plovdiv, Smolyan 4700 Bulgaria [email protected] http://www.bulgariaski.com/ski-packages/index.shtml
Excellent
56%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 206 reviews

Pamporovo Ski Resort

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)

River Arda, Smolyan 6764 Bulgaria
Excellent
76%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 34 reviews

Devils Bridge (Dyavolski Most)

Reviewed By svetlyo_sv - Varna, Bulgaria

An amazing nature and interesting bridge, but before going there, please read about the story of the place and this bridge.

5. Rozhen Observatory

Rozhen, Smolyan 4700 Bulgaria http://nao-rozhen.org/visit/fr4.htm
Excellent
76%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

Rozhen Observatory

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

Smolyan Bulgaria
Excellent
80%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 46 reviews

Waterfalls Canyon

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

Smolyan Bulgaria
Excellent
78%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 74 reviews

The Wonderful Bridges

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

Star tsentar, Smolyan 4700 Bulgaria http://www.smolyan.bg
Excellent
58%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 19 reviews

Cathedral of Saint Vissarion of Smolyan

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.

9. Momchilova Fortress

Near Gradat Village, Smolyan Bulgaria
Excellent
69%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Momchilova Fortress

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