The village of Hvoina is located in South-Central Bulgaria on the main road Plovdiv - Smolyan. It is a starting point to Persenk Chalet (2.30-3 h.) and Kabata Chalet (3 h.), from where in 3 hours and 1.30 hours respectively hikers can reach the phenomenal rocks Choudnite Mostove, near which there are two chalets - Choudnite Mostove Chalet and above it - a bigger and better furnished Skalnite Mostove Chalet. The major summer celebration is St. Illia day on the 20th of July when people from all over Bulgaria who came from Hvoina return here to participate in the festivities. Nevertheless, what makes Hvoyna’s location really special is its close proximity to ski resorts Pamporovo and Chepelare and to one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the country – the Bachkovsky Monastery. Mountain offers a lot of other interesting sights such as unique landmarks, cute traditional-style mountain villages, hot mineral springs with recreation facilities built, etc. Also, there are lots of great hunting areas nearby, as well as rivers and lakes which are perfect for fishing, swimming and sun-bathing in the summer. Ski resorts of Pamporovo and Chepelare offer very good conditions for all kinds of winter sports and the region offers great opportunities for mountain biking, tracking, walking, etc.
