You can find Smolyan only 20 kilometers north of Greece, amidst the breathtaking Rhodopes Mountains. It is the biggest city in the Smolyan province and a neighbor to the famous ski resorts Pamporovo and Chepelare. The name of the town derives from a Slavic tribe Smolyany, who have been inhabited those lands. History and myths, magnetism and simplicity mingle to dive the place its typical appearance. Being there one will fell under the spell of the mighty Rhodopes, home of Orpheus and will recall the Omir’s heroic Iliada. The venerable forests are resounded by the Rhodopes’ pipes, called kaba-pipes and with the canorous Rhodopes’ songs.
The region boasts of perfect conditions for year-long tourism. The winter is mild and snowy, while the summer is fresh and cool. Keen skiers and snowboarders are fascinated by the place and come in flocks during the winter season. The hospitable mountain welcomes everyone who wants to spend his vacation at a place where the nature is so abundant. The panoramic views of the high mountain peaks, girded with lush glades and rich flowered are completed by the crystal clean water rivers and streams and the azure lakes. Those who are interested in astronomy often visit the National Astronomical Observatory, placed on the top of peak Rozhen. Many are the ones, captivated by the natural beauty of the region and have bought properties there- houses, villas and even chalets. Foreigners prefer the authentic appearance of the houses in the region and generally buy old houses with history. With the boom of tourism, investors were even more interested in Smolyan as a region with great development potential. Those who are business orientated on the other hand invest in purchases of land and build it on with modern hotels and residential complexes. Of course they keep the typical architectural style of the region. The increased number of tourists and visitors provoke the need of more restaurants, bars and cafes. The entertainment business in the region thrives. In parallel with it, trade business is also growing. New shops and trade centers are opened to meet the needs of the holiday makers. Smolyan has really great development potential, so investing in property purchase there is considered smart act.