'''Borovets''' is a ski resort in Bulgaria situated on the slopes of the Rila mountain range.
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Borovets is reasonably easy to access being only 73km from the Bulgarian capital of Sofia and 125km from the second largest city of Plovdiv. Usually holidays to this area are arranged via tour operators with package holidays available from a variety of companies including, but not limited to: Crystal, First Choice and Balkan Holidays. Upon arrival at the airport your tour operator should have organized a connection which will take you straight to your hotel. A meeting with your 'prep' where you will be briefed on the local area and upcoming events should be arranged for the following morning.
See
Do
Skiing. The ski area in Borovets is split in two; a smaller area with runs down into the main resort is serviced by 2 chairlifts and a number of drag tows and consists of nursery slopes; a couple of short black runs; 1 long blue run and a number of short reds. The second ski area is accessible via a Gondola and is much larger with a number of long blue and red runs. Black slopes are available at this resort but it must be noted that despite the high quality of the red and black runs this resort is considered to be mainly for beginners and intermediates. The resort has several good ski schools and a wide range of Apres ski activities. It is suggested that to book a place at one of these schools if you are new to skiing.
Snowboarding. Snowboarders share the same area as the general skiers and have a wide range of slopes available to them.
Ski-dooing.
Ski-donting. A regional alternative to Ski-dooing.
Cross country Ski. The only resort in Bulgaria to offer this interesting activity.
Eat
Most restaurants on the pistes are relatively expensive and average quality.
'''La Bomba''' a local grill restaurant, with tasty and reasonably priced food. Try pork on the spit [spit roast]and the local bread, baked with butter and salt.
'''The Blue''' Steak House/restaurant in the center of the town, great steak and other dishes.
'''Golden Chicken''' A pub/pizza restaurant located near the Gondola station; food was below average and our table was situated near the toilet which had an overwhelming odor.
Alpin Restaurant. Here you can sample tasty European and Bulgarian national cuisine specialties until midnight. In summer, you can spend time relaxing in the garden, cooled by the fresh air from the waterfall and cascades. There is also an outdoor barbecue where the chef will prepare mouth-watering specialties, grilled on live coals, right in front of you.
Sleep
'''Rila''' A large hotel located right on the lower slopes; rooms are comfortable and clean. The hotel has a swimming pool and a large lobby bar. The food provided in the restaurant (Towards the season anyway) is not to be recommended, although this isn't a huge problem as there are a number of reasonably priced places to eat in the town.
Bor. The original hotel of Borovets, built nearly sixty years ago but do not let that put you off for the interior is modern and comfortable with a mini bar, restaurant, games room and lounge. Prices at the bar are significantly lower than that of the main Rila hotel, and rooms are usually offered at half-board allowing for a buffet system breakfast and dinner. The area around the Bor is scenic and quiet, however it must be noted that the Bor hotel is outside of the main Borovets area therefore it is advised that you either allow 15 minutes walking time (between leaving the hotel and arrival at the slopes) or put aside 10lv for a horse-drawn carriage ride which can be found outside the Lobby's main entrance.
Villa Stresov. itnyakov Ski Lift Rd. and Hwy. 82. Villa Stresov was rebuilt in 1996 as Borovets' only five-star villa by the Marianne Djidrova Nielsen, a granddaughter of the Stresovs, now living in Chicago, Illinois with her husband Philipn. While only 600 meters from the center of Borovets and ski lifts, the villa is secluded among towering pines at the foot of Mt. Musala. Each of the Villa's four upstairs bedrooms can be rented individually, or the entire Villa is available for up to ten adults. There is a landscaped garden in the back, with a building for a six person hot tub, and another large BBQ house. A gazebo sits in the back corner overlooking the gardens.
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