It is true that lately I’ve been writing mostly about the Rhodopi mountain in the “Authentic Bulgaria” column. But it is also true that I am enchanted by this mountain and this week, again, I decided to take you to a place there. Believe me – each little recess of the Rhodopi is so beautiful it would fascinate anyone – not just me.

So, this week I am taking you to a very pleasant place with the romantic name of “Trifon Zarezan”. The inn is situated on the bank of the Kardjali dam in the Glavatartzi region – one of the most beautiful areas of the Rhodopi mountain.

The inn is only 7 km away from Kardjali’s downtown. It still preserves the traditions, style and spirit of the Rhodopi and offers unique opportunities for complete relaxation and rest. The incredible architecture of the old Bulgarian house, its harmonious combination with modern facilities and service, creates the feeling of home warmth and coziness. The architectural colour is supplemented with a wine-cellar, lobby-bar, swimming pool, barbecue, country oven, summer bar, summer garden, and parking, which can be used by the guests at any time of the day. Now tell me you would miss anything – I wouldn’t believe you.

The hotel section of the Trifon Zarezan Inn comprises a two-storey building with a garret and big terraces and verandahs with a marvelous view to the Kardjali lake. The most beautiful thing about the place is the feeling that you are at the seaside, because the view of the vast dam definitely brings that mood, and combined with the charm of the Rhodopi mountain makes you forget about everything and indulge in deserved relaxation after the long and tiring week.

I have to tell you the hotel section was built of natural ecomaterials – stone and wood, creating a pleasant folk-style atmosphere and a feeling of peace. All of this is harmoniously combined with the comfort of modern equipment in the hotel section.

Trifon Zarezan inn offers 9 apartments, each of them with separate WC, bathroom, telephone, refrigerator, satellite TV and central heating.

Now, let me tell you about the rest of the pleasures here… The tavern which seats 30 people adds to the coziness of the Trifon Zarezan inn. It offers selected traditional Bulgarian meals and high-quality drinks for every taste.

In case you didn’t come here just to relax, eat and drink, let me mention the wonderful summer garden which is perfect for various parties. You can get married, celebrate your kids’ graduation with a marvelous festive dinner, or just have a cool party with your friends.

The trimmed garden, which can seat 60 people, offers a barbecue you can use any time.

This is not everything – Trifon Zarezan Inn also offers different entertainments: fishing, motor boats, and for the little guests the hosts have also set up a children’s playground.

No, don’t think that this is everything… For the fans of extreme emotions there are four-wheel motorcycles, and for the romantic souls the inn offers boat rows.

And since the charm of the Rhodopi mountain is so immense a weekend would hardly be enough to experience it, it would be better to take a longer holiday, because the area has many landmarks worth visiting. This is my personal experience – you must go to the Perperikon, Tatul, the Stone Wedding, the Devil’s bridge and many other gorgeous places in this fascinating mountain.

So, traditionally, now is the time to tell you about the prices.

If there are two of you, you can rent an apartment for 55 leva/night only for the second floor, and if you choose the first floor the price is 5 leva lower. In case you’ve come with a bigger company each additional guests pays 10 leva.

Don’t forget that this price includes a warm drink and a breakfast, as well as using the swimming pool and the jakuzi.

And since my task is only to tell you about the beautiful place you can visit on a nice sunny weekend, now it’s your turn – pack your bags and hit the road – the place is worth it.