Bulgaria is fast becoming one of the most popular ski holiday destinations in Europe. People from all over Europe are starting to tap into this relatively unknown gem due to its amazingly low prices and it's reliably long winters. Since becoming part of the EU, Bulgaria has seen a boom in it's tourist industry, mainly coming in it's winter sports activities. Ideally situated in the Balkan mountains it provides skiing to satisfy all styles and tastes. The stunning Balkan mountains have picturesque vistas, crisp alpine air and a unique eastern feel that is not felt in any of the other European ski holiday destinations.
Skiing in Bulgaria
A ski holiday in Bulgaria is great for beginners who do not want to pay massive prices or for seasoned skiers looking for a cheaper getaway. Bulgaria is amazingly cheap, for example you can have a week on the slopes with accommodation, flights, ski pass, all equipment, and daily lessons for very reasonable prices! Bulgaria has a range of resorts to suit all needs, the stunning Black mountains providing challenging Black runs but gentle nursery slopes for the beginners. Ski schools in Bulgaria are highly regarded, with instructors speaking at least three languages including English. Choosing a ski holiday in Bulgaria guarantees you good skiing at affordable prices with service of the highest standard. One of the most popular ski resorts in Bulgaria is Borovets with 25 runs spread over 60 km of piste.
Snowboarding
Choosing to have a snowboard holiday in Bulgaria is a great idea as the slopes are ideally suited to free-ride as large areas remain pure for longer as they are intentionally not maintained. There are a huge amount of areas to choose from including more built-up resorts like Bankso to lesser known mountains like Vitosha. Bulgaria does not have the huge board parks of other European countries, but it does offer some of the best free-ride experiences in Europe. (closer to the city).
Getting there
Bulgaria is a lot more accessible than people generally think with direct flights from major London airports, Manchester and Edinburgh direct to Sofia and Plovdiv. From there, train, taxi and bus transfers are available to bring you directly to the resorts making Bulgaria an ideal ski holiday destination.
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Ski Holidays in Bulgaria
