Kardzhali (Bulgarian: Кърджали) is a city in southeastern Bulgaria, the administrative center of Kardzhali Oblast, in the eastern Rhodope Mountains, on the Arda River (a tributary of the Maritsa). Approximately 50,800 inhabitants. Zinc and lead smelting, food industry (primarily tobacco); in the surrounding area, on the Arda River, are large dams and hydroelectric power plants: to the east of the city is the Studen Kladenets reservoir, to the west – the Kardzhali reservoir.
- The Arda River. The Arda is one of Bulgaria’s longest rivers, feeding three major reservoirs along its course, including the reservoir near the town of Kardzhali itself.
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- Located in Momchilgrad, Hotel Osetia Garden offers a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace, and a bar. Facilities include room service, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi throughout the property. This non-smoking property is 33 km from Ancient Perperikon. Each room at the property has a desk. All rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, a flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. Some rooms also feature a seating area. Each unit has a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Zlatograd Municipality Square is 47 km away, while Chapel of St. Athanasius is 47 km away. Plovdiv Airport is 96 km away.
- Means of transport. The cheapest travel option from Sofia to Kardzhali is a train via Plovdiv, which costs 35-65 PLN and takes 7 hours and 8 minutes. The fastest travel option from Sofia to Kardzhali is a drive, which costs 130-200 PLN and takes 2 hours and 51 minutes. Yes, there is a direct bus that departs from Sofia and arrives at Kardzhali. There are twice daily and available daily. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 55 minutes. The distance between Sofia and Kardzhali is 278km. The distance by road is 236.3km.
