Chepelare is set in the beautiful Rhodope Mountains in the southern part of Bulgaria. Its altitude reaches approximately 1200 meters above sea level, and the winter provides one of the best available skiing environments in Bulgaria. Thanks to the wealth of culture and history this town has become a famous economic and cultural center of the region. The capital of Bulgaria, Sofia is about 230 kilometers away; and Plovdiv, the second largest city, lies just 80 kilometers from the site. The world famous ski resort of Pamporovo is located as near as 10 kilometers down the road and is believed to be the main reason to have turned the region into one of the most popular winter tourist destinations in Europe. If you are thinking about making a move to Bulgaria this seems to be the correct place. In the town itself along with the surroundings a wide choice of Bulgarian properties for sale are available. Whether you are looking for buy-to-let Bulgarian property, a Bulgarian apartment, or just interested in land investment in Bulgaria, this place has no alternative. The emerging Bulgarian real estate market already has a wide range of properties for sale Bulgaria for investment or second homes. The prospective buyers can choose from the variety of rural houses for sale in Bulgaria, luxury villas, and  Bulgarian apartments situated in brand new developments in winter and summer resorts, mountain property Bulgaria,  and ski property Bulgaria, etc.Chepelare has it all for you to find your Bulgarian real estate .
              Chepelare is located on the banks of Chepelare River, and is conveniently connected with the nearby towns of Smolyan, Lucky, Devin, and Assenovgrad. The territory of the region covers approximately 384 square kilometers of land, and about 73% of that appears to be centuries-old forests. Due to its climate, Chepelare is noted for being one of the sunniest towns in Bulgaria, with an average of 270 sunny days a year. Another thing, which makes the site so much loved by tourists, is the abundance of snow in the winter, as the area gets between 30 and 80 centimeters of snow cover annually. The snow cover tends to remain for 80 to 100 days.
              In summer the Rhodope Mountains are refreshingly cool and calm and provide the perfect settings for relaxation and recreation, such as hiking, trekking, mountain biking, rural tourism, etc. The place has been full of mysteries and enchantment since antiquity. The mythical singer Orpheus is said to have originated here and so has the clan of guards of the famous Sanctuary of Dionysus. Some archeological excavations have dated civilization in the area from around the 7th century BC. The remains of an ancient Thracian fortresses have been found here as well, which reveal a highly developed culture for the time. It is believed that these fortresses defended the Thracian road that used to connect the town of Abdera on the Aegean Sea to Istros on the Danube River. Traces of an early metalworking industry such as goldsmithing have also been discovered. Ore mining was prevalent in the area during the Roman invasion, as records of that are mentioned in the chapter for Mines and Miners in the Law of Emperor Valentian I (365 – 375 AD), as well as in the writings of the Roman poet Claudius (4th century AD). Remnants of a prosperous commercial industry from this time such as the remains of glass objects, cups, belt buckles have been found, and also coins and ceramics. In 1911 traces of a Roman bath in the area were discovered,  the only one of its kind in the Central Rhodope Mountains.  In addition, a few fortresses, settlements and tombs, some of them from Thracian times, are left over from the First and Second Bulgarian Kingdoms (681 - 1393).
              The modern administration of Chepelare began back in 1878. Great efforts were made in building the road between Assenovgrad and Chepelare in order to connect the Central Rhodopes Region with the rest of Bulgaria. A telegraph and post office were opened up in 1880 and the town became one of the first to be electrified in 1921. The area started to turn into a popular recreational winter center in the early 20th century, when in 1933 the first guest house in nowadays Pamporovo was built by Nikola Chichovski. Essentially, this was the first tourist development in this place. Today, a number of developments have been constructed in Chepelare, and offer luxurious, fully equipped and furnished buy-to-let Bulgaria apartments for sale. A chain of small family hotels is available here too, and the level of the provided services is remarkable. Regardless of that, because lodging is still insufficient during the high  season, there are still golden chances for the investors who are buying properties in Bulgaria both in terms of capital growth and rental return.
              Pamporovo is one of the largest ski resorts in Bulgaria and one of the most popular in Eastern Europe. It is located within the Region of Chepelare and has an altitude of 1650 m above sea level. Its highest peak named Snezhanka is about 1926 m high. The Pamporovo resort currently consists of numerous hotels, with a total number of 5976 beds available along with a large choice of recreational facilities, such as swimming pools, tennis courts, bowling tracks, saunas, spa and rehabilitation centers, etc. There is also a wide selection of restaurants, bars, cafés and discos. Since the first complex in Pamporovo was built in 1933 and the resort continued developing in a professional manner, it is hardly surprising that at present it  is one of Bulgaria's top international tourist destinations. The area has no history of major avalanches or violent weather changes, which makes it a safe and relaxing place for skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing or snow hiking. The total length of all ski tracks here exceeds around 20 km, and they are classified according to the level of the skiers, and have an average elevation change of between 285 and 476 m.
              During the summer the area becomes a refreshing, tranquil and relaxing spot, perfect   for enjoying this marvelous environment. It is a starting point for many tourist routes as well. Why not buy a Bulgarian property for sale here, for instance, Bulgaria ski property or other Bulgaria mountain property?  A Bulgaria property management company will assist you in all your property needs from the initial enquiry to the final contract. Such a company certainly can make your investment more attractive, increasing your returns and reducing empty periods which cost money, time and high levels of stress.
              Narechenski Bani is a leading Bulgarian Balneotherapy Resort situated 42 kilometers south-west of Plovdiv, and only 25 kilometers away of Chepelare. Thanks to its unique hypothermal mineral water along with the mild climate and increased air ionization, the resort heals nervous disorders, diabetes and cardio vascular illnesses. Non-traditional methods such as acupuncture, laser therapy, etc., are applied here as well.  There is powerful diagnostic and therapeutic equipment that meets the requirements of the complex rehabilitation program. Foreigners interested in land for sale in Bulgaria as an investment goal will find many attractive spots to be developed. A number of reputable companies for property management in Bulgaria will assist you find your place amongst a wide variety of cheap Bulgarian properties in the region waiting to be discovered.