
Pamporovo
The winter resort Pamporovo is situated at the foot of Snezhanka peak (1926 meters) in the Rhodope mountain, at a distance of 260 km from Sofia, 85 km from Plovdiv and 16 km from Smolyan. The resort is situated on an elevation of 1650 meters above the sea level. The average yearly temperature is 5.5 degrees Celsius. Pamporovo has existed as a resort since the 1960s.
Almost all ski tracks in the resort start from Snezhanka peak, as their elevation varies from 1930 to 1444 meters above the sea level. There are 37 kilometers of ski tracks in Pamporovo, the longest of which is 5.1 km, and the maximum displacement is 476 meters. The ski tracks are of various difficulty levels – there are tracks for advanced skiers, as well as for beginners. 9 tow-lifts and 6 ski lifts are available for the tourists.
The ski tracks in the resort can be also used by snowboarders. There is a half-pipe structure, as well as multiple options for downhill skiing along rough terrain. There are also ski racing tracks with a length of 25 km in Pamporovo. There are multiple places suitable for sledging in the ski zone. Night lighting from 28 spotlights is provided on Snezhanka No 2 track, which is 1176 meters long, 60 meters wide, and its displacement is 283 meters, for admirers of the extreme downhill racing. Mountains crossing with motor sledges are offered.
A few ski schools for children and adults, as well as a kindergarden for children from 4 to 7 years old, function in Pamporovo. The sportspeople who do not possess their own ski equipment can hire it from the rental shops in the resort.
Although it is mostly known as a winter destination, Pamporovo has a lot to offer to the tourists who decide to visit it during the summer. There are a lot of ecological paths suitable for walk tours in the region of the Rhodope mountain. The Trigradsko Zhdrelo is a preferable place for the admirers of rock climbing. The Dyavolska Cave and the Yagodinska Cave are situated in the region. They are some of the most attractive caves in Bulgaria. From Pamporovo, there is a marked route to the village of Shiroka Laka, which is very suitable for bikers. The rivers and the dams in the Rhodope mountain offer good possibilities for sport fishing, and the admirers of nature can also get to know it by means of horse riding. The region around the resort is very attractive for herb gatherers and mushroom-gatherers because interesting plants grow there.
Pamporovo is situated in a region with a lot of history. The towns of Chepelare and Smolyan are situated nearby, as well as the picturesque villages of Shiroka Laka, Stoykite, Gela, Smilyan, Arda, which are very attractive because they have preserved the traditions and the hospitality of the local people. Tours to the historical landmarks in the region and other destinations are offered.
Various categories of accommodation places function in Pamporovo – luxurious hotels, family hotels and apartment hotels. The visitors can taste traditional Rhodopean dishes, as well as European cuisine in the restaurants and the inns in the resort. Nightlife is also diverse – there are a lot of discotheques, bars, bowling halls, etc. There are SPA centers in the large hotels, which offer various procedures.
Pamporovo
Tel: +359 309 58417
Tel: +359 309 58351
Tel: +359 309 58351
e-mail: [email protected]
Websites:
www.summer.pamporovoresort.com
www.winter.pamporovoresort.com
www.pamporovoresort.com
www.pamporovoskicup.com
All hotels, catering and entertainment establishments are equipped with personnel. For further information, contact the reception desk in your hotel or the tourist information center in the town of Chepelare or Smolyan.
Elevation of the ski tracks above the sea level: from 1444 to 1930 metersTotal length of the tracks: 37 km Maximum displacement: 476 m Longest track: 5.1 km Installations: 9 tow-lifts and 6 ski lifts
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER – SMOLYAN
Contacts
Tel/Fax: +359 301 62530
е-mail: [email protected]
5, Bulgaria Blvd, town of Smolyan, 4700
Services
The Tourist Information Center of Smolyan Municipality offers complete and up-to-date information about:
• natural landmarks and cultural sites in the region, tourist attractions, events;
• accommodation places in the town and the region;
• offers catalogs, advertising brochures, and other advertising materials;
• restaurants, inns and entertainment establishments in the town and the region.
• medical centers, polyclinics, private offices, cosmetic and rehabilitation centers, etc.;
• trade centers, specialized stores for souvenirs and gifts;
• transport lines for and from Smolyan, within the region;
• 24/7 gas stations, drugstores, shops;
• sports facilities – stadiums, swimming pools, fitness halls, tennis courts, saunas, etc.;
• rope lines, ski rent wardrobes, ski schools /services prices/.
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER – CHEPELARE
Contacts
Tel: +359 3051 2110
Fax: +359 3051 3475
e-mail: [email protected]
1 A, Dicho Petrov Str., town of Chepelare, 4850
Services
1. Receives guests of the town (region) and acquaints them with the regional landmarks and the sites of interest to tourists; 2. Provides up-to-date information about the available accommodation places and the prices of hotels and guest houses in the town and the municipality, as well as contact information; 3. Maintains and regularly updates the data base of the categorized sites on the municipality territory; 4. Maintains connections with the other Tourist Information Centers of the region and the country; 5. Participates and renews the activity of the Regional Tourist Association “Rhodope”; 6. Organizes the activities related to advertising and marketing of tourist products on the territory of the municipality and the region; 7. Organizes training for raising the qualification in the area of tourism; 8. Maintains resources library with regular editions; 9. Coordinates the relations between tourist business and the local authorities in the municipality; 10 Organizes and conducts technical conferences at the contests as per the program of the sports calendar of the Ministry of Physical Education and Sports, performs marketing and promotional activities.
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