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Welcome to the Western Rhodopes Region!

Get to know its riches – smiling, hospitable people, delicious food, great views, fresh air, rich history and culture! Rhodope Mountains are magnificent and in its west share in their embrace the  municipalities of Borino, Bratsigovo, Devin and Dospat are expecting you! Here on the winding mountain paths in the shade of old forests Orpheus charmed people and animals with his artful lyre. Follow us in his footsteps!...

TOURIST REGION

Western Rhodopes is a tourist region which comprises the teritory of four municipalities: Borino, Bratsigovo, Devin and Dospat, all of which are neighboring regions, with...

Скалето, Забележителности в Западни родопи

SIGHTS

With its raw, yet soft nature – alternating sharp rocks, cliffs and canyons, and rounded ridges and pastures, lush and calm waters, ancient green...

Проект Богатствата за Западни Родопи, лого

EUROPEAN PROJECT

The Regional tourist product of the municipalities of Borino, Bratsigovo, Devin and Dospat was developed within the European project The Treasures of Western Rhodopes,...

Municipalities


от - May 28, 2014

Bratsigovo Municipality 9648 inhabitants.7 settlements – the town of Bratsigovo, the villages Rozovo, Ravnogor, Kozarsko, Isperihovo, Byaga and Zhrebcho and 2 village resorts – Atoluka and Rozovski vriz. Read more Borino Municipality 3641 inhabitants. 5 settlements – the villages of Yagodina, Borino, Buynovo and Chala. Interesting sites: Yagodina cave, Buinovo gorge, Unique panoramic platform Eagle Eye, The Biospheric reserve Kastrakli.Read more Dospat Municipality 9116 inhabitants. Interesting tourist sites – Mount Videnitsa (Gyoztepe), preserved area Karadzha dere, Dospat lake, ancient sanctuary Skaleto.Read more Devin Municipality Тhe largest in the region, with 16 settlements and a population of 13 013 inhabitants. А real treasury of water resources – mineral springs, rivers and dams.Read...

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За улеснение на туристите в рамките на проект „Богатствата на Западни Родопи“ са разработени разнообразни маршрути и тематични пакети, с продължителност от 3 и 6 дни (т.е. с 2 или 5 нощувки), които да разкрият неповторимостта на региона и да подпомогнат туристите в съпреживяването на магията на Западни Родопи. Маршрутите и пакетите са създадени така, че да се комбинират помежду си, да гарантират на туристите, че няма да пропуснат забележителностите в региона и да ги подпомогнат в създаването от тях на собствени туристически пакети. Основните маршрути са 6 – за всеки вид туризъм – селски, културен, здравен и СПА, еко, приключенски и лов и риболов. Тъй като в региона има възможност за практикуване на целогодишен туризъм, разработени са и пакети за четирите сезона – пролет, лято, есен и зима. В тях се акцентира на красотата на отделните сезони и възможностите за интересно прекарване на времето. Според Вашите лични предпочитания, можете да избирате между следните маршрути: За любителите на селския туризъм – “Гостоприемната Родопа – хора, бит, традиции, култура и природа”; За феновете на културния туризъм – “Родопски кръстопътища – мостове на времето”; За туристите, които искат да се поглезят със СПА процедури и търсят спокойствие и тишина – “Здраве и отмора в прегръдките на Западни Родопи”; За практикуващите екотуризъм – “Опознай Западните Родопи – дивни и диви”; За предпочитащите приключенията, движението и спорта – “Приключение в земите на Орфей – почувствай волността на планината”; За любителите на лова и риболова – “Лов и риболов в Западни...

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Fishing and Hunting


от - Mar 31, 2014

The touristic region Western Rhodopes is known for high quality hunting trophies as well as for the magnificent scenery which gives delight to all senses! The Hunting companies in Devin offer group hunting trips for wild boar and the Devin’s game breeding station offers individual hunting as well as accommodation in its own base. Hunting trips are also organized by hunting company “Omana” in Dospat. The variety of relief forms, rich vegetation, abundance of spring and river water and the availability of difficult terrains are natural prerequisites for the great plant and animal diversity. The altitude in the region is between 750 and 1860 m. The vegetation is diverse – up to 1200 m. grow beech and oak, complemented by hornbeam, aspen, birch, maple, ash, elm, sallow, tilia cordata, black and white alder, willow, rowan, crab, wild pear, wild cherry and others. In the area above 1200 meters are found mainly pine, fir, spruce, pine, beech, hornbeam, aspen and others. The representatives of the animal kingdom in the region are: chamois, red deer, fallow deer, roe deer, wild boar and others. From Predators here dwell bear, wolf, fox, wild cat, otter, weasel, marten and badger. Among the birds are popular wood grouse, wood-pigeon, dove, quail and others. Diurnal raptors are represented by imperial eagle, small and large spotted eagle, buzzards, hawks and kestrels. From the night birds of prey inhabit owl, long-eared owl, owlet and others. Bear in mind that most of the plant and animal species are protected by the low, so you are not allowed to go hunting without proper documents and permissions. Picking up of protected flowers is forbidden too. The hunting companies and gamegrowing stations in the region organize group hunting trips for wild boar and the Devin’s game breeding station offers individual hunting as well as accommodation in its own base. More information about hunting opportunities in the region you can find here. The Western Rhodopes are the dream of every angler because of the excellent fishing conditions of the local lakes and rivers. Local water basins are rich in trout (Balkan and American), rudd, carp, chub, perch, barbel and others. In the fishing area, established along Devinska River Valley, fishing competitions are often held. Welcome to the Western Rhodopes – a paradise for lovers of hunting and fishing trophies! You can get one not only with rod and gun, but with a camera...

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Cultural Tourism


от - Mar 31, 2014

Western Rhodopes tourist region has a rich history – the oldest artifacts are dated to 5 thousand years BC. The interweaving of many cultures and traditions over time creates the mystical charm of this region. Smiling, hospitable people, delicious food, wonderful views and crystal-clear air reinforce its uniqueness. Thus region attracts lovers of cultural tourism from all over the world. The region was inhabited as early as the Paleolithic (Old Stone Age) – near vilalges of Trigrad and Yagodina, and Orpheus Hut were found charred wheat, bone tools, needles, knives, amulets, idols and others. Inside the Yagodina Cave traces of life from the Neolithic era are found. Among the most interesting finds are various household utensils – cups, bowls, plates, etc. made on a manual potter’s wheel. The region was inhabited by Thracian tribes – from the late Bronze Age to late antiquity. The most common monuments of Thracian culture are mounds and sanctuaries occurred on bare mountain peaks. There are suggestions that the second most important sanctuary of Dionysius (after the sanctuary at Delphi) was located on Mount Videnitsa. In the area of ​​village Ravnogor (municipality of Bratsigovo) the largest domed tomb in Bulgaria was found, together with 19 smaller tombs. There various burial gifts were found, as well as a full set of ornaments for horse trappings of high artistic value (made of silver and covered with gold leaf) which is known as The Ravnogor Thracian Mounds’ Treasure.  Near the village of Isperihovo another group of mounds were found. Burial gifts, bronze vessels, pottery were uncovered here during excavations. One of the finds – a ceramic statuette of the Goddess of Love Venus, is especially valuable.  It is dated to the 1st C BC and is unique also because the name of its author, Anicius, is inscribed on the back. During the Middle Ages in the region were built several fortresses – Kaleto near Devin, Vastrahokastron near Bratsigovo. There are also ruins of medieval castles near the villages of Rosovo, Byaga and Kozarsko. During the Revival (bulgarian Renaissance) the local builders became renowned in the region and in the whole country for their mastery. There are over 90 architectural monuments in Bratsigovo, including the native houses of V. Petleshkov and Hristo Gyulemetov-Bonbona which are sites of national significance. The remaining monuments are sites of regional importance. The St. John the Baptist’s Church and the church tower as well as some other Revival-period buildings are architectural cultural monuments. The foundations of the Bratsigovo church were laid in 1832 and it was finished in 1833. It was built by the best masons in Bratsigovo including the master mason Atanas /Nase/ Hristov-Gurneto (nicknamed the Pot). Pots were embedded in...

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Health and SPA Tourism


от - Mar 31, 2014

The crystal clear air, ancient forests, medicinal herbs and mineral springs in the embrace of the Western Rhodopes make this place a favorite destination for health and spa tourism. Relax from everyday stress! Indulge in therapeutic massages, beauty treatments and relaxing walks among the amazing scenery. Take care of your health, release the tension and fatigue! Feel the spirit and traditions of the Western Rhodopes! Here food is healthy and delicious, and the warm Rhodopian hospitality will refresh and inspire you! The mineral water in the town of Bratcigovo is mostly used for drinking. Suitable for gastrointestinal, renal and urological and endocrine diseases. Mineral water from Bratsigovo is suitable for everyday use by children with metabolic disorders and obesity. The Devin Municipality is famous for its treasury of mineral water with temperatures between 16 ºС and 76 ºС. The healing Bedenski bani (Bedenski baths) are located nearby the village of Beden. The water is hot, the temperature is 74-76 ºС, with significant flow, low mineral concentration, it is hydrocarbonic, sulphatic and sodic, with moderate quantities of fluoride, with 6.9 pH and suitable for outdoor spa. Within the town of Devin itself there is a soft spring water fountain that makes for an excellent table water. There is also a mineral water fontain which is suitable for balneotherapy and medical treatment. When used for internal balneological treatment, it is important to keep strictly defined doses. When used properly, the water has a beneficial effect in the treatment of kidney and urological diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, hepatobiliary diseases, metabolic diseases – different types of diabetes, gout and hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic professional intoxication and for individuals exposed to harmful substances. The village of Mihalkovo, on the other hand, is known for its unique deposits of naturally aerated healing water suitable for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. For external balneotherapy the water is suitable for the treatment of: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system: arthritis-rheumatism, traumatic orthopedic, occupational diseases, neurological diseases of inflammatory, traumatic and toxic nature, gynecological diseases. For sports – prophylactic purposes in outdoor and indoor pools / after cooling /. Reproductive system diseases – endometritis, parametritis infertility etc . Diseases of the heart – cardiovascular system – hypertension, ischemic heart disease, post-attack conditions. Skin diseases – of inflammatory, allergic and other nature – eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and the like. Spa hotels in the town of Devin have a modern consultative and diagnostic centers and highly qualified specialists. The programs  provided in the spa hotels comply with the health of guests and their individual needs. Besides medical advice, multitude of unique spa treatments, massages, mud treatments and different therapies with mineral water and even with semiprecious stones are...

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Adventure Tourism

Adventure Tourism


от - Mar 31, 2014

If you search for physical exertion and love an active tourism – Western Rhodopes are your place for holiday and rest! Experience your adventure in the land of Orpheus – feel the liberty of the mountain!!! Rock climbing, penetration into caves, horseback riding, mountain biking, trekking, off-road – the region offers excellent opportunities for active sports and accommodation for every taste and every pocket. Western Rhodopes region is full of breathtaking sceneries, sharp cliffs, gorges and wild rivers, ancient forests, lush meadows and crystal clear mountain air! The terrain provides an excellent opportunity for adventure tourism – according to your training and your ability for physical exertion. For avid cyclists there are many trails and paths suitable for cycling, including the European cycling route Iron Curtain Trail, which passes through the territory of Western Rhodope region and more specifically, the route passes through the town of Dospat and the villages of  Zmeitsa, Borino and Beden, then continues to the village of Shiroka Laka. Western Rhodopes region is suitable for vacation of families with children – numerous hiking trails provide opportunities for movement and sport. At the biggest dams in the region – Dospat and Tsankov Kamak you can go on a boat trip, to fish or just enjoy the sunset. Near the dam of Dospat you can camp in tents and experience exciting adventures. If you are staying in Devin and Trigrad you can give yourself vacation on horseback – highly trained instructors from the local horse bases will make your holiday unforgettable. You can also penetrate into wild Haramijska Cave – a real thrilling experience, but if you are not fond of such strong emotions – you can visit the illuminated and enriched caves Devil’s Throat and Yagodinska. In Devin you can walk along the picturesque eco-trail Struilitsa-Kale-Lakata, to visit the beautiful Samodivsko Praskalo Waterfall or just walk and inhale the fresh mountain air.  Do not miss the unique ramp Eagle Eye over Buynovo Gorge and Wolf Stone, which reveal amazing panoramic view over the Rhodopes! After a day, filled with adventures and excitements, the evening in the company of the hospitable hosts over a table of delicious homemade food will grant you coziness and warmth that are heartwarming and will be long...

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