Rhodope Mountains
The Rhodope Mountains, a mountain range in southern Bulgaria, are the birthplace of the mythical hero Orpheus, who with his lyre made animals and beasts docile, and trees dance. Most famously he took part in the journey with the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleec. Studies have shown the powerful health benefits that walking through nature can have on the body and the mind and its overall healing power.
The name of this mountains are Thracian origins, which ruled this area for centuries. It is proven that the air in Rhodope is one of the cleanest and most healing in Europe.
"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better."
- Albert Einstein -
Nature and mindfulness are deeply connected, offering a path to inner peace. Immersing ourselves in the natural world encourages us to slow down, breathe deeply, and be present.
By practicing mindfulness in nature, we cultivate a greater appreciation for our surroundings, deepening our connection to both the environment and our own thoughts.
The Devil's Throat Cave
Legend has it that Orpheus entered the Devil’s Throat to reach the Underworld, ruled by Hades, and save his beloved Eurydice. His love do touched the cold heart of Hades and he permitted them to go out of the underworld, on condition that Orpheus was not allowed to look back. But passing through a huge hall with a waterfall, where nothing could be heard because of the deafening roar of falling water, he no longer heard the footsteps of Eurydice, frightened and turned around. Therein the body of Eurydice turned into stone and her soul returned to the underworld.
The cave’s entrance resembles a devil’s head, and down its throat rushes a massive waterfall that from ancient times has captivated imaginations and given birth to numerous legends.
The cave descends straight down without branching in either direction. The water from the Trigrad River falls from a height of 42 meters down the cave’s “throat”, making it the highest underground waterfall on the Balkan Peninsula