The village of Banite is situated in the heart of the beautiful Rhodope Mountains, in the eastern part of Smolyan district, in the valley of Malka Arda River, 750 meters above the sea level. It is 270 km from the capital Sofia,125 km from the town of Plovdiv and only 60 km from the town of Smolyan. The village is well known as a spa resort. A warm mineral spring has been found in the center of the village, which according to legends dates back to 2-3 century.
Around the spring there have been discovered remnants of an ancient bath that is an evidence for the prosperity of the settlement in the past.

The picturesque mountain nature, the warm mineral spring, the fresh and clean air ,the favourable climate,all this makes Banite an attractive place for many Bulgarian and foreign tourists.Banite is a starting point for walks, outgoings and routes to beautiful places.

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