Rhodope Mountains Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
mountain range in Southeastern Europe
About Rhodope Mountains
The Rhodopes are remote, with a limited number of roads, unique nature, steep hills, and deep forests. The mountains are less steep than for example Pirin, so extreme mountaineering is not needed. The highest peak is at 2,191 m ofGoljam Perelikin Bulgaria. The winter ski resort ofPamporovoandBanskoare in the Rhodopes. "The home of Orpheus" – the Greek mythological poet that went to hell to save his loved one – is a region with a distinct cultural influence. Rhodope music is world famous: many foreign musicians have been fascinated by the sounds of Rhodopes and even the song Izlel e Delyu Haydutin performed by Valya Balkanska is one of the few performances included in the Voyager Golden Record selection of music, part of the Voyager 2 space probe, that is expected to play across space for a
Top Attractions in Rhodope Mountains
Explore the best things to see and do in Rhodope Mountains:
- ★Ag.Barbara Waterfall and Lake
- ★Agkistro
- ★Bachkovo
- ★Banya village
- ★Buynovo Gorge
- ★Canyon of Waterfalls
- ★Cave of Alistrati
- ★Cave of Maaras
Where to Stay in Rhodope Mountains
- 🏨Elatia Forest Village
Rhodope Mountains Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: