A good sense of direction in circumstances where maps are of little use, a willingness to ask the way, and an adventurous spirit – if you possess at least two of these qualities, it is time to head to the Eastern Rhodope. Even if you think you know this part of the mountain range, you are certain to come across strange landmarks and strange stories. Some of them are natural, others are man-made, and what they have in common is their ability to inspire the imagination.

Devil's Throat and Yagodinska caves invite descent into underworld

Thousands of people gather in Gela to experience the best and the worst of traditional Rhodope music

Tatul may hold the answer to a long-standing dispute between Bulgarians and Greeks