If you are flying into Plovdiv you will miss the Metro Superstore on your way up to Pamporovo but you do pass the new large supermarket which is part of the Hotel Sani complex in Assenovgrad. Also, Billa are building a second larger supermarket in the car park on the right at the junction/traffic lights as you come down into Smolyan and I have been told that there are plans for a Kaufland in Smolyan soon.
BTW if you need airport transfers to/from Pamporovo from either Sofia or Plovdiv ...
If you are flying into Plovdiv you will miss the Metro Superstore on your way up to Pamporovo but you do pass the new large supermarket which is part of the Hotel Sani complex in Assenovgrad. Also, Billa are building a second larger supermarket in the car park on the right at the junction/traffic lights as you come down into Smolyan and I have been told that there are plans for a Kaufland in Smolyan soon.
BTW if you need airport transfers to/from Pamporovo from either Sofia or Plovdiv and/or car hire drop me a line as I can recommend a reliable service.