Devin
The town of Devin is hidden in the lap of the Rhodope Mountains, along the Vacha Valley, at an average altitude of between 710 and 780 meters above sea level. It is 220 kilometers away from Sofia, and as close as 35 kilometers to Pamporovo Resort, where a wide range of investment Bulgarian properties and second homes are available, such as land for sale in Bulgaria, luxurious villas, entire complexes providing Bulgarian apartments for sale, and other ski property in Bulgaria. Wherever you are coming from you will pass through lovely picturesque villages, lush meadows, wide spruce forests, etc. The climate in Devin is healthy, and the town is protected from the strong winds by surrounding coniferous trees. It is a perfect place for buying mountain property Bulgaria. The wealth of water resources creates considerable chances for building small hydroelectric power plants along the rivers Devin, Shirokolushka and Trigradska. The companies operating on the territory of the region specialize in wood logging, wood-processing, construction, light industry, food-processing, electronics, machine building, etc. One of the very successful regional companies: “Devin” - Ltd is one of the leaders on the mineral water- bottling market in Bulgaria with a share of 33% as of 2004. Mineral water under the brand name of Devin is exported to Europe, Asia and North America.
Not surprisingly, the most developed and prosperous branch of the local economy is the resort and tourism industry. The town of Devin provides potential resources for developing various forms of modern tourism such as ecological, rural, hunting, fishing, archaeological, cultural, remedial, and spa. Obtaining a buy-to-let Bulgarian property for sale here like rural houses for sale in Bulgaria is a very good investment which allows for an exceptional return. There are five thermal mineral springs in the vicinity: “Bedenski Bani”, “Devin”, “Nastan - 1”, “Nastan - 2”, and “Baruten Izvor”. Besides, this palm-sized lively town is noted for the recreation services which are developed here. Spa Hotel “Devin” and Spa Complex “Orpheus” were established recently and both have spa equipment that meets the highest standards in this particular business. Although some cozy smaller hotels have been built in Devin as well to satisfy the needs for tourist accommodation, the demand for lodging exceeds the available accommodation facilities, which is excellent news for purchasers with interests in land investment in Bulgaria for the development of recreational Bulgarian apartment complexes, or other real estate in Bulgaria.  At present, suitable Bulgarian properties land for sale are far easier to obtain than before thanks to the emerging Bulgarian real estate market. A large number of companies working in this field provide expert guidance and help in every aspect that is essential for the successful purchase of your property in Bulgaria. In addition to the administrative and practical advantages, a team of property management in Bulgaria can make your investment more attractive, increasing your return and minimizing void periods. The combination of beautiful virgin nature, varied relief, healing climate, curative mineral springs, rich flora and fauna, and many natural and cultural sites turns the town into an irresistible tourist destination.
Many archaeological findings from the Thracian epoch are spread around the region, such as Thracian sanctuaries, remains of settlements and fortresses, which were found on the territory of Bratata, Kolibite, Chirnovo, etc. Remains of churches and necropolis from the Slavs and proto-Bulgarians were discovered here as well. Some very attractive places of interest are "Kaleto" (fortress remains) and the Kemeroviat most (the 'Kemerov Bridge'), both known as a cultural and historical monument of their times. The local folk traditions and customs are preserved in Devin - authentic rituals like "Predoi", "Sredeloto", "Orficheski misterii", and when advertised properly these can be very fascinating tourist attractions. The inhabitants have preserved ancient legends, songs, traditions, customs and hospitality. Devin is a distinctive holiday destination for people who seek health and vitality, intimacy with nature and unique experiences. The region is exceptionally rich in nature sights and landmarks – gorges, caves, peculiar rock formations, protected areas and nature reserves for threatened plant and animal species. You will hold your breath looking at the nature phenomena – the “Trigradsko” gorge, the improved caves “Devil’s Throat” and “Yagodinska”. These are pearls in the treasure chest of the Devin’s region, where every tourist has the opportunity to have a peek in the underworld kingdom and enjoy the unforgettable views. The Trigrad and Yagodina regions are karst areas and dozens of natural caves here have been explored – “Haramiiska”, “Orpheus’s cavity”, “Kestenska”.
Smolyan is situated in the central part of the Rhodope Mountain at an average altitude between 800 meters and 1000 meters above sea level occupying the larger part of Cherna River Valley, also known as the Smolyan Hollow. The town is nearly 45 kilometers away from Devin and is picturesquely surrounded by endless green meadows and generously spread age-old forests. The earliest archaeological evidences from the Smolyan’s Region date back to the end of the Bronze Age - 13th century BC. During the next two millennia the antique authors described the Rhodopes a sacred Thracian Mountain, the birthplace of Orpheus. The explored sanctuaries in the area of Kom Peak, the mound necropolises discovered nearby the village of Gela and the unique flat necropolis found recently reach back that era.
The relief of Rhodope Mountain forms a fascinating blend of high ridges divided by deep river valleys. The Vacha River Valley divides the West Rhodope Mountain in two parts: Batak-Dabrak and Perelik-Prespa. The Smolyan Hollow itself, where the town of Smolyan is perched, belongs to the part of Perelik-Prespa. It is a trough-shaped with a total length of 9 kilometers and a width of approximately 5 kilometers. The bottom’s relief is terraced, with amphitheatre slopes, and ends in inaccessible steep slopes to make this   region extraordinary beautiful.
The town of Smolyan provides excellent opportunities for buying properties in Bulgaria. The Bulgarian real estate market in the town is well developed and offers a variety of cheap Bulgarian properties and plots of Bulgarian property land for sale in different areas. The Bulgarian property management companies based in Smolyan or having branches here have earned wide recognition for their excellence and professionalism and will advise you on how to maximize the rental returns of your Bulgarian property.
The "Rozhen" Observatory is situated on the territory of Smolyan Region and has been recognized as both the Balkan Peninsula largest observatory and the best planetarium in Bulgaria. Other remarkable places of interest expressing the preserved local traditions and cultural life are the Rhodope Drama Theatre and the History Museum, where an exclusively rich ethnographic collection can be seen, as well as the Art Gallery, exposing pictures by the greatest Bulgarian painters.


 
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