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Pamporovo resort is established ski destination with history of over 85 years. It is located in the central part of the Rhodopes at 1650m MASL, at the foot of the Snezhanka peak. Pamporovo is situated about 15km from the town of Smolyan, about 30km from the city of Chepelare and about 90km from the town of Plovdiv. The climate in the region is sub-Mediterranean, defined by mild climate, mild winter and over 240 sunny day during the year. The average annual temperature in the resort is 5.5 °C.
Almost all ski slopes start from Snezhanka peak (1926m.), and their altitude varies from 1926m. to 1400m. The ski season starts at the beginning of December and lasts until the end of April. During the winter the snow cover reaches over 2m.
Among the biggest advantages of Pamporovo resort is the lack of danger of hurricane winds and avalanches. The increased negative ionization in the air in the region of Pamporovo makes the resort suitable for rehabilitation of respiratory diseases, diseases of the nervous system and metabolism.
Gastronomy and local cuisine:
The Rhodope specialties are well known for being incredibly delicious and the only way to immerse yourself in their true essence is to try them in their ‘’motherland” – the Rhodopes.
These are our recommendations for delicious places in the resort: