Four Seasons Retreat
Momchilovtsi, near Pamporovo, Bulgaria

ABOUT MOMCHILOVTSI

Holidays in Momchilovtsi


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Located in the heart of the one of the greenest and most picturesque Rhodope Mountains lies the village of Momchilovtsi, a popular ethnographic centre that has preserved its original folklore, traditions and crafts.

The Tourist Information Centre, Momchilovtsi is now open for postcards, local arts and crafts such as woodcarvings and tiles painted by the local children. It is located in the Cultural Centre next to the Municipality Building and opposite the main Church.

Their opening hours are : 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day - closed for lunch 12 to 1p.m. Click link for more information about Momchilovtsi

What is in Momchilovtsi

Restaurants - traditional Pubs serving food Tourist information centre Post office Shops ATM in Village Centre

Medical centre Museum Village Church and Chapels Local traditions and festivals Traditional dancing

 

 

 

The unique hospitality of the local people, who are very friendly and helpful and the delicious local cuisine, attract many of those who have decided to spend a holiday in Momchilovtsi and the Rhodopi Mountains.

Shops can be found on almost every street in the village. They are small but sell almost everything. There is an abundance of fresh seasonal fruit, salad and vegetables in the shops and also in the market which is located in the centre of the village.

(Image: Traditional dress of the Rhodope Mountains)

Winter & Summer Activities in and around Momchilovtsi

Momchilovtsi has its own Snowboard Park (see image on the right) which is located just about 10 minutes drive from the village.

It is used by snowboarders and skiers and provides hot and alcoholic refreshments and snacks and "apres ski" activities. Snowboard Park, Village views and Pamporovo



The park has recently been expanded and now has skidoos and a climbing wall which add to the fun. The prices at the Snowboard Park are less expensive than in Pamporovo and less crowded and it is ideal for a family fun day out. All equipment, ie. Skis and boots can be hired for £5 and ski passes are £3 per day - Skiing in Pamporovo click for Pamporovo ski piste map

For a list of Summer Activities and Excursions click here which includes:
Climbing (climb up to the Cross in Momchilovtis for spectacular photo opportunities
Hiking trails stopping at mountain huts for refreshments
Horse riding (may be arranged subject to availability)
Mountain bikes available for hire
Nature rambles, trekking, Hot springs spa therapy, Trigrad and the Devil’s Cave,The Seven Wonderful Bridges and much more

Ski package : Ski activities, lessons, equipment, transfers to/from the ski slopes & snowboard park and accommodation at Four Seasons Retreat, which we could help you arrange, are as follows:

7 nights room only - £70
ski package with 6 day pass, all ski equipment plus 6 x 4-hour lessons for 6 days - £135
plus transfers to and from the slopes 6 days - £25

Getting to Momchilovtsi

The two main airports in Bulgaria are Sofia and Plovdiv. See Links & Useful Info page for information on flights to Bulgaria. We can recommend a reliable, friendly airport transfer and car hire service. Also, a road widening and resurfacing project is currently underway on the road to/from Plovdiv - Smolyan - Greece which is 1 km from the village. This road will bring the Greek coast just 1 ½ hours journey from the house.

Local Churches and Places of Interest to visit

The religion in the village is Christian Orthodox and it is surrounded by 24 churches all of different ages and sizes. They are open 24 hours a day and each one is maintained by the families of the village. The churches are centres for celebrations, contemplation and a booklet is being printed to show the location and walks linking them.

On the two highest points of the village there are tow crosses aproximately 10' high. The crosses are lit up at night to the village from harm and provide interesting places to walk to and sit by to view the surrounding areas and the village (see images at top of the page). In the centre of the village is a large, very old Church. Services are held at 5.00pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays and at 10.00am on Sundays. (Image: St Elena and St Konstantin Church in Momchilovtsi Centre)

Surrounding Villages
For information on Pamporovo, Smolyan and Chepalare, and the surrounding areas, travel, facilities and places of interest please see Surrounding Area page

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