
The mountainous resort of Pamporovo is situates 10 km from Smolyan, 85 km from Plovdiv and 10 km from Chepelare, in the heart of the Rhodope Mountain range. Tourists come here mainly during the winter season because of the excellent skiing and winter sports conditions, but because of the beautiful scenery and the numerous natural and historical attractions nearby, the resort is visited during all other seasons. Almost all of the ski slopes of Pamporovo start from Snezhanka Mount and they have varying degrees of difficulty, providing perfect conditions for skiing. There is a route for cross-country skiing, half-pipe snowboard run as well as a Fun Park, which is very popular among extreme skiers and snowboarders. Snow cannons for artificial snow operate continuously on the territory of the runs and the track of Stenata 2 already offers night skiing. There are ski lifts and cable cars to the runs. Ski equipment is offered as well. There is a ski school, children's ski garden, children's ski area and ski patrol to ensure safety. For holidaymakers there are numerous hotels in Pamporovo which are extremely diverse. There are both low-cost and luxury and boutique hotels that will satisfy every preference and budget. There are also classic hotels and SPA hotels in Pamporovo, holiday homes, villas and mountain huts. In their spare time, visitors may visit the resort's natural attractions of Nevyastata, Snezhanka Mount with the eponymous tower, and the sights of Smolyan and so on. The proximity of the caves of Dyavolskoto Garlo, Uhlovitsa, Yagodinska, Waterfall Canyon, Momchilova Krepost, Krastova Gora, Asenova Fortress, the monastery of Bachkovo, Agushevi Konatsi, Shiroka Laka, Gela, Stoikite and other places of interest and attractions, is a prerequisite for the organization of interesting day trips. Pamporovo is a great choice for eco-tourism. The area is ideal for hiking, picnics, picking herbs and berries. In the resort area there is a bicycle park with various attractions for families with children and professional mountain bikers. There are bicycle lanes and trails with access to the ropeways. There are excellent opportunities for rock climbing, sport fishing in the large number of rivers and lakes, hunting, bird watching, horseback riding.
Grand Hotel Murgavets is one of the symbols of comfort and luxury in Pamporovo. With many years of tradition in offering professional attendance and first-class services, the four-star hotel in Pamporovo is a logical choice for everyone looking for luxury and comfort coupled with excellent opportunities for rest, recreation, sport and hosting diverse events. Grand Hotel Murgavets, part of the Bulgarian hotel chain Sharlopov Hotels, is situated in the very center of Pamporovo.
Apart-Hotel Laplandia is located in the beautiful resort Pamporovo in the heart of the Rhodope mountain. The direct outlet of the hotel to the ski-runs, the closeness to the main road Plovdiv-Smolyan and the main ski-infrastructure of the resort make Apart-Hotel Laplandia easily discoverable and accessible at any time of the year. Despite that the hotel is a preferred holiday spot for those tourists who like better the comforts of their own apartments instead of those of traditional hotels.
Hotel Mursalitsa is located in a picturesque and quiet area near a pine-tree forest in Pamporovo near the Studenets ski tracks. It is open year-round and offers excellent conditions for holidays in the Rhodope mountains as well as for hosting various business events in a cosy and elegant atmosphere. Here every guest will discover comfort, modern facilities, warm hospitality, first-class service and a good variety of service, which guarantee a pleasant stay.
Family Hotel Kris 

Location: Smolyan municipality, Stoykite
Approximate distance: 5.1 km, direction: west
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Hotel Meteor Location: Chepelare municipality, 4850 Chepelare
Address: 53 Vasil Dechev Street
Approximate distance: 7.3 km, direction: north
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Hotel Shoky 


Location: Chepelare municipality, 4850 Chepelare
Address: 70 24th of May Street
Approximate distance: 8.0 km, direction: north
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Hotel Luxor 


Location: Smolyan municipality, 4700 Smolyan
Address: 51 Bulgaria Blvd.
Approximate distance: 9.0 km, direction: south
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Guest House Kapitan Petko Voyvoda 

Location: Smolyan municipality, 4770 Smilyan
Address: 47 Kapitan Petko Voyvoda Street
Approximate distance: 16.9 km, direction: south
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Approximate distance: 0.9 km, direction: south
Snezhanka Ski Center
Approximate distance: 2.8 km, direction: south-west
Eco-trail Nevyastata
Address: Ezerovo
Approximate distance: 2.8 km, direction: south
Peak Snejanka
Approximate distance: 3.0 km, direction: south-west
Mechi Chal Ski Center
Approximate distance: 4.7 km, direction: north-west
Smolyan Lakes
Address: Ezerovo
Approximate distance: 5.3 km, direction: south-west
Momchilovski Dol Reserve
Approximate distance: 5.7 km, direction: south-east
Rodopska Iskra Community Center with Skiing Museum
Approximate distance: 7.5 km, direction: north
Museum of the Rhodopean Karst
Approximate distance: 7.6 km, direction: north
Holy Spirit Church
Address: Nevyastata
Approximate distance: 8.3 km, direction: south
Eco-trail the Canyon of Waterfalls
Address: Sredok
Approximate distance: 8.7 km, direction: south
St George the Victorious Church
Address: Old Center
Approximate distance: 9.0 km, direction: south
Progled
Smolyan province, Chepelare municipality
Approximate distance: 2.5 km, direction: north-east (azimuth: 32°)
Sokolovtsi
Smolyan province, Smolyan municipality
Approximate distance: 5.1 km, direction: east (azimuth: 97°)
Stoykite
Smolyan province, Smolyan municipality
Approximate distance: 5.2 km, direction: west (azimuth: 263°)
Momchilovtsi
Smolyan province, Smolyan municipality
Approximate distance: 6.3 km, direction: east (azimuth: 90°)
Levochevo
Smolyan province, Smolyan municipality
Approximate distance: 6.7 km, direction: south-east (azimuth: 147°)
Chepelare
Smolyan province, Chepelare municipality
Approximate distance: 7.6 km, direction: north (azimuth: 352°)