The town of Ardino is located in the west part of the East Rhodopes, 300 km away from the Bulgarian capital Sofia and 92 km away from the town of Haskovo. The river of Egridere picturesquely winds through the town. The region of Ardino is rich in historical monuments and places. The ancient road passing along the river of Arda and through the Ksantiyiski pass (Eledje) was used during the Middle Ages and connected the interior of the Thrace with Aegean region. The region of Ardino disposes of wonderful conditions for developing of tourism. On its territory there is a considerable number of holiday houses suitable for eco and country tourism. The tourist complex of "The Silver Birches" is 7 km away from the town of Ardino, on the road Kardjali - Smolian. It is a natural birch reserve with total area of 3 680 decares. There were built eight modern chalets with places for amusement and relaxation. The air in the complex heals pulmonary and allergic diseases. It was announced by the Ministry of Welfare as "Health resort of national importance". Another interesting tourist sight is the natural phenomenon "Hladilnika". It is a Karst cave form in the land of the village of Ljubenovo. Its name comes from the unusually low temperatures even in the hottest summer months.