Ski resorts in Bulgaria
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Four resorts in four different mountains, each with its own unique appearance. Borovets – The champs’ ski resort. Borovets is the oldest Bulgarian resort and the most famous winter resort. It is located 1350 m above the sea level, on the northern slopes of the Rila Mountain, right at the foot of Mount Moussala (2925), the highest peak on the Balkans. Borovets offers excellent conditions for all ski disciplines: alpine, cross-country, biathlon, snowboard, jumping.The winter season lasts over six months – from November to May. The ski runs vary in difficulty and are suitable for all skiers from absolute beginners to aces. They are very well kept and marked according to international standards. Hotels in Borovets are both large and small, but always high-class, providing elegance and comfort. The Hotels offer numerous restaurants, traditional taverns, day bars, night clubs etc. Sports: swimming pools, sauna, fitness, bowling, billiards, table tennis, sleigh riding, horse riding, and lots of other enjoyable things. The nightlife in Borovets will rival all ski-slope emotions. Ski shows demonstrated by professional skiers are another big attraction of the resort. Trips to interesting places and sites in the Rila Mountain and its surroundings, or other famous sites like Rila Monastery, Plovdiv, Melnik or Sofia are amongst the additional attractions which will make your stay at Borovets an unforgettable experience. Pamporovo – The sunniest ski centre in Europe. Pamporovo is Europe’s southernmost ski resort. It is located 1650 m above sea level in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains, the birthplace of the mythical singer Orpheus. A great advantage of this resort are its longer ski runs, ensuring a lasting skiing pleasure. Due to its excellent conditions, Pamporovo is a frequent host of various international winter events. Hotels in Pamporovo offer high-class facilities. You could go swimming indoors or stay in a sauna, or have a massage, or play bowling, or go ahead tobogganing. Restaurants and entertainment spots are numerous. Do bear in mind that this region of the Rhodope Mountains is famous for its delicious cuisine and exquisite wines. In your free time you can visit some very interesting tourist spots: the architectural and ethnographic reserve Shiroka Luka, the picturesque village of Stoykite, Smolyan or the Bachkovo Monastery. A side-trip to Plovdiv and its Old Town will remain unforgettable. Bansko – Modern comfort and old traditions. Bansko is situated at the foot of one of the most beautiful mountains in Bulgaria – Pirin; a national reserve included in UNESCO’s List of World Natural Heritage. Bansko is relatively new resort, very different from the other Bulgarian winter retreats. The skiing area in the mountain is simply fantastic. Winter in Bansko is longer. The mountain has a predominantly Alpine character, with three peaks over 2900 m. Skiing conditions are superb. Hotels in Bansko were built over the last few years and provide modern high-class luxury. All hotels provide a friendly local atmosphere and hospitable service. If you prefer delving into history and tradition, Bansko is the museum settlement for you , with over 150 cultural monuments. If you manage to take time off skiing, some remarkable tourist sites – Melnik, the Rozhen Monastery, Sandanski – await you. Vitosha – Skiing Paradise above the capital city Sofia. Vitosha, Sofia’s “park” is fittingly claimed to be the lungs of Sofia. Vitosha is the most visited Bulgarian Mountain. It rises immediately above Sofia and is one of the symbols of our capital. Few are the big cities in the world, and capitals are even fewer, that possess such a natural advantage. Vitosha Mountain is the most significant part of the Plana-Zavala Mountain system. With its highest peak - Cherni Vrah (2290 m.) it occupies the fourth place among the Bulgarian mountains. The Vitosha ski resort is situated 18 km from downtown Sofia, at a height of 1800 m above sea level. The best evidence of the excellent conditions offered by this resort, probably, was that Sofia was a candidate to host at Vitosha the Winter Olympic Games in 1992. Vitosha is indeed a high-class ski resort. Snow in winter is a guarantee. The close proximity of the big city with its dynamic and variegated nightlife is so captivating that the next day you will need to relax on the ski runs.
Source: www.east.travel |
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