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...

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...

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...

For keen fans of ecotourism  Western Rhodopes region offers interesting encounters with wildlife – a special tourist infrastructure for observation in their natural habitat of bears, grouse, wild goats, eagles, otters and others is built. Here you can merge with  nature and to capture the most amazing photos, with which you can boast for a lifetime! You will have the opportunity to explore the Western Rhodopes – wondrous and wild! Here you can entertain your children with educational tours to the Brown Bear’s cave and the Brown Bear’s museum, to take them on a trip for wildlife observation, and optional – boating on the Tsankov Kamak dam  or Dospat lake, and also to take them on a trip to the newest protected area in the region – Valley of Devin River on a specially constructed trail Struilitsa-Kaleto-Lakata. It is worth visiting the unique ramp Eagle Eye from which a spectacular view towardz Buynovo Gorge is revealed. The rare birds inhabiting the region provide exceptional experiences for lovers – ornithologists. Here one can see the golden eagle, falcon, peregrine falcon, lesser kestrel, corncrake, capercaillie, hazel, gray and black woodpecker and others. A special path of type Via Ferrata is built in Trigrad Gorge to offer monitoring of rare species and birds. In June in the protected area Kastrakli a superb variety of butterflies can be seen. If you love horses and want to ride, equestrian centers in the region will offer you a horse...

The Western Rhodopes Region is an excellent place to practice rural tourism – in its borders are nested the popular villages Yagodina, Borino and Trigrad which traditionally develop it. As the demand is growing they were joined by cities Bratcigovo, Devin, Dospat and villages Ravnogor, Chala and Buynovo. Unspoiled nature, beautiful landscapes and hospitable hosts will make your holiday unforgettable.  The cosines of local friendly villages will stay in your hearts forever. The unique nature of the Western Rhodopes dispels stress and fills the soul with joy and excitement! Here the kind farmers greet with a homemade cheese and milk, traditional Rhodope dishes, healing mountain tea and homemade jam from strawberries and blueberries. Your peaceful vacation in a rural atmosphere can be complemented by your choice with a walk on horseback or on foot, by bicycle or boat, fishing trip or visiting craft shops, churches, chapels and mosques. A real pleasure for lovers of rural tourism is the possibility of direct involvement in a village life. Here you can learn to cut wood, to mow grass, to milk a cow, a goat or a sheep, to cook under the leadership of the hostess and to put on a traditional costume and participate in a folklore...