Smolyan
This highland town in Bulgaria's central Rhodope Mountains, Smolyan sits along the narrow valley of the Cherna and Byala rivers and holds the distinction of being the highest-elevation provincial capital in the country. Its compact centre has a concentration of cafés, restaurants, and churches, while the popular ski resort of Pamporovo lies close by. Formed in 1960 from the merger of several villages, the town serves as a base for mountain access year-round.
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- Population30,689
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.5 km1.6 mi
Smolyan: quick answers
Where is Smolyan?
Smolyan is in Bulgaria, about 65 km40 miles in a straight line from Plovdiv.
How do you get to Smolyan?
The nearest airport is Plovdiv (PDV), about 2 hr 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Smolyan?
The warmest month is August, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -2°C28°F. The wettest month is June, with about 139 mm5.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Smolyan?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 7 restaurants, 8 cafés and 19 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.