There is no European winter resort, further in the south than Pamporovo. It is located in the middle of the Rodopi Mountain, 260 km from the capital of Bulgaria - Sofia. Pamporovo is remote by 85 km from the second city, according to its population, in Bulgaria - Plovdiv. The city has available airport. The ski resort is remote by 12 km from the district city of the Rodopi Mountain - Smolyan. The one of the most important and significant characteristics of the resort is the huge area, where it is located, and the preserved coniferous vegetation.
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