Chill out on a holiday to Borovets

Although not the largest of Bulgaria’s ski resorts, Borovets is one of the oldest and most established. The resort is situated on the northern slopes of the Mousala Ridge in the Rila area of Bulgaria, 72 kilometres from the capital, Sofia. Borovets enjoys mild winters and exceptionally clean fresh mountain air. December to April is the best time to go when the mountains and ski slopes are covered in snow.

Fantastic skiing in Borovets

Because Borovets is a ski resort rather than a long established town, all the amenities you need during your holiday, from accommodation to restaurants, are on the mountain. There are 45 kilometres of ski slopes to choose from catering for all levels of experience. The Qstrebets pistes are said to be the best and are even host to winter sports competitions. Activities to try range from night skiing, cross country skiing and ski-doo.

In summer Borovets is very quiet, but it becomes a great place for hiking in the pine forests, where you can enjoy the mountain air, wildlife and views. Rila Mountain is the highest in Bulgaria and hiking trips can be taken from Rila Monastery.

After a hard day’s skiing there are plenty of bars and restaurants to be found in Borovets. Whether you want to immerse yourself in traditional Bulgarian folk music and dancing, or mix with a younger crowd at Buzz bar or Bonkers disco, you’ll find it all in Borovets.

Authentic Bulgarian food can be had at the atmospheric tavern Black Tiger, or feast on pizza and grilled meat at the Alpin Restaurant in the Alpin Hotel.

For shopping and sightseeing take a trip to Sofia and discover the city’s long and intriguing history through its stunning architecture and museums. Find plenty of bargains in Sofia’s central market before enjoying an evening out at the opera.

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