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Karlova is a town in Central Bulgaria along by the river Striama and has an altitude of 386m. Has a population of 28,000 but the also city gets a lot of tourists. The world-wide known rose-oil used in producing perfume is grown here.

Pamporovo is a modern ski resort in the heart of the Rhodopi Mountains. It is the most southern ski resort in Europe and also the sunniest Bulgarian mountain resort. Pamporovo is situated 1650m above sea level and is 240km from Sofia and 85km from Plovdiv.

Pazardjik is located in the Trakia plain. It is 120km southeast of Sofia and 35km west of Plovdiv. It is close to the highway that goes from West Europe to Turkey and from Sofia to the Black Sea resorts. This climate is transitive, between the continental climate of the Danube plain and the Mediterranean climate in the southeastern part of Bulgaria

Plovdiv is the second largest city in Bulgaria, with a population of 376,918. The city is one of the oldest cities in Europe and is located on the banks of the Maritsa. Plovdiv is regarded as the gate to the Rhodopes, as most people who head for the mountains choose it as their starting point.

Smolyan is a town in the very south of Bulgaria. It is situated in the valley Cherna ("Black") and the Byala ("White") Rivers in the central Rhodopes at the foot of the mountains highest part. Due to its suitable location in the mountains, the National Astronomical Observatory "Rozhen" is located nearby, with a planetarium being in operation in the town.