Travel Guide of Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria by Influencers and Travelers

The Rhodopes are a mountain range in Southeastern Europe, with over 83% of its area in southern Bulgaria and the remainder in Greece. Golyam Perelik is its highest peak at 2,191 meters.

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The Best Things to Do and Visit around Rhodope Mountains

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1 - Devil's Throat

   16 km away

Devil's Throat Cave, or Dyavolsko Garlo, is located in the western Rhodopes close to the village of Gyovren in Bulgaria, near its border with Greece. A popular tourist attraction, Devil's Throat branches from Trigrad Gorge.

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2 - Devin

   22 km away

Devin is a spa town in Smolyan Province in the far south of Bulgaria. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Devin Municipality. As of December 2009, the town has a population of 7,054 inhabitants.

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3 - Mountain Bike Tours in Gela

   6 km away

Choose from a range of activities in Gela - hiking and trekking routes, caves, jeep, Russian bath, mountain biking, tasting of local products, horse-riding, alpine climbing, paintball, shooting, archery, BBQ and yoga. Pay a small deposit upfront to secure your place and activity and the outstanding amount on spot. Secure your truly incredible activities in Gela.

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4 - Vacha Reservoir

   38 km away

Vacha Reservoir is a body of water associated with a dam in Devin Municipality, south Bulgaria. It is part of the Vacha Cascade Joint Implementation Project involving three more dams and four power stations.

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5 - Караджов Камък

   40 km away
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6 - Asen's Fortress

   50 km away

The Church of the Holy Mother of God is the popular name of a medieval Eastern Orthodox church located in Asen's Fortress. It lies near Asenovgrad in the Rhodope Mountains of Plovdiv Province, south central Bulgaria.

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Tired of routine and want a change of scene? Want to experience something completely new? Then we might have the perfect destination for you: the Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria.

What is this place, you may ask? 

Having upset the deities, Queen Rhodope of Thrace, wife of King Hemus of Thrace, was punished by Zeus, who turned her and her husband into mountains. This is how, according to the Greeks, the Rhodope Mountains came into being.

Inhabited since prehistoric times, the Rhodope Mountains represent nowadays what is one of the most captivating regions of Bulgaria, where charming and mysterious small traditional villages are hidden among the mountains. Located in the south of the country and bordering Greece, the Rhodopes, the greatest of all Bulgarian mountain ranges, provide the opportunity to enjoy vast pastures crossed by crystal clear rivers, surrounded by splendid forests of conifers and deciduous trees. Let yourself be taken in and enchanted by this mystical massif, with its complex rock formations, its wooded hillsides concealing unspoiled lakes, caves, and waterfalls. The untamed character of these mountains makes the Rhodopes the number one destination for an adventurous and exciting experience.

So do not hesitate any longer, come and discover locations such as Gela, Shiroka Laka, and the sinister Devil's Gorge cave or go off-roading in a Jeep to Eagle's Eye Look Out and even enjoy some traditional food such as Patatnik (a slowly baked potato and Bulgarian feta cheese-based dish) or Kashamak (a maize dish similar to Italian polenta or Romanian mamaliga).

There is a good reason why the Rhodope Mountain range is a favorite of Bulgarians, so come and see this exceptional Bulgarian region for yourself. Believe us, you won't be disappointed.

Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers planning a trip to Rhodope Mountains

What are the most picturesque villages to visit in the Rhodope Mountains?

The Rhodope Mountains are filled with charming villages for you to take your pick from, such as Kovachevitsa, Dolen, Shiroka Laka, Gela, Mogilitsa, Arda, Smiliyan or even Trigrad. 

Is the Devil's Throat cave in the Rhodope Mountains open in winter? If so, is it worth a visit?

The Devils Throat Cave is very interesting, and it is worth the visit. However, although the road leading to the cave has been resurfaced and is in great condition, it may not be so easy to drive on in snowy or icy conditions. We recommend checking with the cave office prior to arrival to ensure that it is open. We advise you not to go there in the winter unless it is an organized trip with a guide.

How is the weather in the Rhodope Mountains?

The location of the Rhodopes in the south-eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula is key to determining the region’s climate. The average annual temperature in the Eastern Rhodopes is 55 °F, with maximum precipitation in December and minimum in August. In the Western Rhodopes, the temperature varies from 41 to 48 °F and precipitation is frequent in summer. Temperatures can go down to 5 °F in the wintertime. 

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