Smolyan Lakes

Known as the emerald eyes of the Rhodope Mountains, the Smolyan Lakes are a series of scenic lakes set in southern Bulgaria close to the border with Greece. Smolyan Lakes lie on the left slope of the valley of Cherna River and below Orpheus’ Rocks and Snezhanka Peak in the Rhodopes to the north. The lakes are scattered across the whole valley, from Orpheus’ Rock to the town of Smolyan. In the past, there used to be around 20 lakes, but now only seven of them have remained as the others have become swamps. During the spring and the autumn, small lakes are still formed in the places of some of these swamps, while others have been transformed into breeding ponds.

Thanks so much Lora for these gorgeous colours!
Date: Nov 9