Winter resorts
Bulgaria is a mountainous country. Approximately half of its territory is occupied by mountainous formations various in their area, height, nature and origin. All of them are a ring of the powerful range of the Alpine - Himalayan Massif comprising a multitude of mountainous systems on the two continents - Europe and Asia. They are precondition for winter and ski tourism in Bulgaria.
During the past few years the Bulgarian ski resorts went through fast development and modernization and are now offering high class service.
Some of the most famous ski resorts are: Borovets, Pamporovo, Bansko, Chepelare, Vitosha, etc.
During the past few years the Bulgarian ski resorts went through fast development and modernization and are now offering high class service.
Some of the most famous ski resorts are: Borovets, Pamporovo, Bansko, Chepelare, Vitosha, etc.
Borovets
Its altitude above sea level is from 1230 to 1390 m and its climate is
one of the healthiest. It is pleasantly cool here in summer (the
average July temperature is 15.2°Ñ), and the winter is mild and snowy
(the average January temperature being 4.8°Ñ).
Borovets is connected to Samokov (12 km), Sofia (72 km), Kostenets
Station (27 km), Doupnitsa (52 km) by a first-class road network. There...more !
Bansko
Bansko is Bulgaria's ski resort, having the best and most modern ski
centre of all Bulgarian ski resorts. During the recent years a
multi-million euros investment in a brand new skiing area has been made
by Yulen, the company which has the licence to run the skiing area of
the resort. Bansko has the best snow record and the longest ski season
(15 Dec - 15 May) of all Bulgarian ski resorts....more !
Pamporovo
Pamporovo is located 1650 m above sea level in the Perelik range
(Bukova Planina) of the Western Rhodopes in one of the most beautiful
places of the Orpheus mountain. The specific combination of natural
conditions makes the resort beautiful in summer and in winter alike -
the large spruce forests, picturesque meadows, strange rocky forms (the
Orpheus rocks and others), beautiful high peaks...more !
Dobrinishte
Dobrinishte is a small town and ski resort in the Blagoevgrad Province, southwestern Bulgaria. As of 2006[update] it has 2973 inhabitants. It is located 6 km east of Bansko, a famous winter resort. It has an altitude of 850 m and is surrounded by the Rila, Pirin, and Rhodopi mountains. Dobrinishte offers good conditions for both winter and summer tourism: beautiful nature, hospitable...more !
Malyovitsa
Malyovitsa is a smaller resort than Borovets but there is no other
resort not only in the Rila Mountain but also in the whole Bulgaria,
which can compare with its beauty and grandeur. It is situated within
the Malyovitsa sub-part of North-Western Rila, at about 1700 metres
above sea level. An asphalt road connects it to the village of
Govedartsi (13 km) and to the town of Samokov (27 km)....more !
Chepelare
The town of Chepelare (6067 inhabitants, 1100 m above sea level) is
situated in the heart of the Rhodope mountain, in a small valley, along
the two banks of Chepelarska river.
It is 222 km from Sofia, 72 km from Plovdiv, 53 km from Assenovgrad, 30 km from Smolyan and about 10 km from Pamporovo resort.
Chepelare has Bulgaria's only ski and snowboard equipment factory, which turns out...more !
It is 222 km from Sofia, 72 km from Plovdiv, 53 km from Assenovgrad, 30 km from Smolyan and about 10 km from Pamporovo resort.
Chepelare has Bulgaria's only ski and snowboard equipment factory, which turns out...more !
Uzana
Uzana resort is a real discovery. Right at the feet of the Ispolin
Summit at 1,420 meters above sea level. A place huddled among venerable
oak forests, known as the geographic centre of Bulgaria just 20 km
South from the town of Gabrovo. The small and modest mark that shows
the real geographic centre of Bulgaria and is a real attraction for the
tourists in this small paradise site. In the...more !
Blagoevgrad
Blagoevgrad is a town in southwestern Bulgaria, with a population of
about 76,075. It lies on the banks of the Blagoevgradska Bistritsa
River.
The city is the economic and cultural centre of southwestern Bulgaria. It is located in the valley of the Struma River at the foot of the Rila and Pirin Mountains, 101 km south of Sofia, close to the Greek, Serbian and Republic of Macedonia...more !
The city is the economic and cultural centre of southwestern Bulgaria. It is located in the valley of the Struma River at the foot of the Rila and Pirin Mountains, 101 km south of Sofia, close to the Greek, Serbian and Republic of Macedonia...more !
Sandanski
Sandanski is a town and a recreation centre in south-western Bulgaria.
It is located in a valley at the foot of Pirin Mountain, on both banks
of the Sandanska Bistritsa River. Sandanski's favourable position,
suitable climate (with the highest average annual temperature in the
country, +19,70°C) and the concentration of mineral water springs in
the area are all reasons for the town's fame...more !
Velingrad
Velingrad is one of the oldest, most beautiful and most popular
Bulgarian spa resorts. It is situated in the middle of the wonderful
natural surrounding of the Western Rhodopes, 86 km southwest of Plovdiv
and 133 km from the capital Sofia.
Thracians, Slavs, Byzantines, Romans, and Ottomans have shaped the town's history.
The vicinities of Velingrad have breath-taking beauty, such as...more !
Thracians, Slavs, Byzantines, Romans, and Ottomans have shaped the town's history.
The vicinities of Velingrad have breath-taking beauty, such as...more !
Devin
Devin is located in the Central Rhodope Mountains in the valley of the
Vacha 45 km from Smolyan. The area is abundant in hot springs, a
popular brand of mineral water being sold under the name Devin.
The thermal springs at Beden spa are in the valley of Shirokolaka river, on its right bank, not far from Breze village and at about 12 km to the east of Devin town. The total capacity is...more !
The thermal springs at Beden spa are in the valley of Shirokolaka river, on its right bank, not far from Breze village and at about 12 km to the east of Devin town. The total capacity is...more !
