Rhodope Mountains

Travel Guide

I don't necessarily connect monasteries with religion. For me they are magical places ✨ Magical for their architecture, the atmosphere, the art and the minds behind all that. Can you imagine building a place like this deep into the woods... Only the people who had the need or the will used to visit them. ⠀ Now they are open to all of us and the best we can do is just to appreciate them!
I don't necessarily connect monasteries with religion. For me they are magical places ✨ Magical for their architecture, the atmosphere, the art and the minds behind all that. Can you imagine building a place like this deep into the woods... Only the people who had the need or the will used to visit them. ⠀ Now they are open to all of us and the best we can do is just to appreciate them!
The domes of the church "Nativity of the Virgin Mother" are one of the most distinguishable parts of the Rila Monastery.⠀ This is the main church in the monastery and was erected in 1837 after the demolishing of the original church.⠀ ⠀ The frescoes inside, the gold-plated iconostasis, the altars, and icons are amazing pieces of art! ⠀ ⠀ It was forbidden to take pictures inside the church but I can tell you - you will not get bored by the gold and the wood-carving! It's breathtaking! 🙌🏻🧡
Dospat is a dam on the Dospat river in the Western Rhodopes. Located at 1200 m altitude. height. It was built on the Dospat River. It is perfect for vacation and enjoying both water and mountains. #BVStrove
Little part of beautiful Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level.

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Where to stay in Rhodope Mountains

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Old Town Bansko

While visiting Old Town Bansko, you might make a stop by sights like Holy Trinity Church and Paisii Hilendarski Historical Center.

Old Town Bansko
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Varosha

When in Varosha, you can plan a visit to Bachinovo Park and History Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Varosha
Premier Luxury Mountain Resort

Premier Luxury Mountain Resort

5 out of 5
11 Karamanitza str. Bansko
The price is S$127 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
S$127
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bansko. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Bansko Ski Resort and SkiBansko by Traventuria are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (120 reviews)
Close to slopes, amazing room great buffet breakfast and shuttle service every 15 min to slopes and back is great addition.

Reviewed on 4 Mar, 2026

Premier Luxury Mountain Resort
Rila Hotel Borovets

Rila Hotel Borovets

4 out of 5
Borovets Resort Samokov Samokov
The price is S$191 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
S$191
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Samokov. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and Sitnyakovo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (178 reviews)
A great stay with a touch of luxury

Reviewed on 12 Mar, 2026

Rila Hotel Borovets
Saint George Palace

Saint George Palace

4 out of 5
5 Kosherinata Str. Bansko
The price is S$78 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
S$78
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bansko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bansko Ski Resort and SkiBansko by Traventuria are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (200 reviews)
Nice hotel and clean. Quite a bit out of the main town so if you dont have a car its a long walk there / back. Rooms were very loud, could hear people talking all night and hear doors banginfg etc. Also our room on the second floor had a constant whirring noise like from a large pipe or boiler or ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb, 2026

Saint George Palace
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Flora Residence Daisy

Flora Residence Daisy

5 out of 5
Main Street, next to children slope Samokov Sofia Province
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Samokov. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School and Sitnyakovo ...
7.6/10 Good! (7 reviews)
The listing for this apartment hotel was misleading. It said that it has Spa Facilities and swimming pool but it did not. There was such in nearby building in another hotel with similar name that charged extra 43 eur and said they have nothing to do with Flora Daisy

Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026

Flora Residence Daisy
Predela LUX

Predela LUX

3 out of 5
3rd Kalyata St. Bansko Blagoevgrad
Stay at this ski aparthotel in Bansko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bansko Ski Resort and SkiBansko by Traventuria ...
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
Everything was perfect

Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025

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Predela 2 Holiday Apartments

Predela 2 Holiday Apartments

3 out of 5
Gramadeto Str. 19 Bansko
Stay at this ski aparthotel in Bansko. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bansko Ski Resort and SkiBansko by Traventuria ...
8/10 Very Good! (47 reviews)
A very nice hotel great spa Staff very helpfull

Reviewed on 20 Dec, 2025

Predela 2 Holiday Apartments
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Popular places to visit

A beautiful monastery, it is the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila. Very atmospheric and historic, Well worth a visit, but get there early otherwise there are long queues to enter.

Rila Monastery

Rila Monastery is just one of the places to see in Rila, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area.

Rila Monastery
Learn to ski without breaking the bank, plus beautiful scenery, food and friendly people.

Pamporovo Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Pamporovo with a visit to Pamporovo Ski Resort. Take in the jazz scene and mountain views in the area.

Pamporovo Ski Resort
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Pirin Golf and Country Club

Play a round of golf at Pirin Golf and Country Club and enjoy other activities in Razlog such as skiing. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

Pirin Golf and Country Club

Bansko Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Bansko with a visit to Bansko Ski Resort. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

Bansko Ski Resort

Borovets Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Samokov with a visit to Borovets Ski Resort. Amble within the forests or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Borovets Ski Resort

Bansko Gondola Lift

Enjoy a trip to Bansko Gondola Lift and popular activities such as skiing in Bansko. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

Bansko Gondola Lift
Beautiful Devin nestled in the Rhodope mountains - a spa town and a perfect base for exploring the nearby Yagodinska & Devil's throat caves

Devin

The Dyavolski Most (Devil’s Bridge), (also known as Sheytan Kyupriya) is a medieval bridge over the Arda river in Bulgaria. It is situated in a picturesque valley about 10 kilometers northwest of the town of Ardino and 4 kilometers east of the village of Galabovo (municipality of Banite). The bridge was built in 1515 - 1518 by the builder Dimitar from the village of Nedelino (which is a town nowadays) upon the remains of an ancient Roman bridge on the road, linking the Aegean region with Northern Thracian valley (Gornotrakiyski Nizina) through the Makaza pass. The bridge is situated 420 meters above sea level and is surrounded on both sides by steep slopes. Its length is 56 meters, and its width is 3.5. The bridge has three vaults; it has holes with small arches in its side vaults, made for drainage. The height of the middle vault is 11.5 - 12 meters, with a stone parapet on the edge, 12 cm high. In 1984 the bridge was declared a cultural monument. The bridge can be reached by car, passing along a rough road. Tourist infrastructure had been built near it for picnic and recreation.

Ardino

These are two of the Seven Rila Lakes. Their names are: the Eye (Окото) on the left and the Kidney on the right (Бъбрека)

Sapareva Banya

A beautiful monastery, it is the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila. Very atmospheric and historic, Well worth a visit, but get there early otherwise there are long queues to enter.

Rilski Manastir