Borovets is a ski resort in the Bulgarian Shopluk on the slopes of the Rila mountain range.
- 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.
- Snowboarding. Snowboarders share the same area as the general skiers and have a wide range of slopes available to them.
- Ski-dooing.
- Cross country Ski. The only resort in Bulgaria to offer this interesting activity.
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.
Snowboarding. Snowboarders share the same area as the general skiers and have a wide range of slopes available to them.
Ski-dooing.
Cross country Ski. The only resort in Bulgaria to offer this interesting activity.
Most restaurants on the pistes are relatively expensive (by local standards) and average quality. Some however do offer very good food.
- 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 specialties, grilled on live coals, right in front of you.
- La Bomba a local grill restaurant, with tasty and reasonably priced food. Try pork on the 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.
- Yastrebets Stone Hut. A traditional mountain hut that offers good local cuisine. Indoor and outdoor seating. Accommodation is also available.
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 specialties, grilled on live coals, right in front of you.
La Bomba a local grill restaurant, with tasty and reasonably priced food. Try pork on the 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.
Yastrebets Stone Hut. A traditional mountain hut that offers good local cuisine. Indoor and outdoor seating. Accommodation is also available.
There are many bars and restaurants in the resort where you and eat and drink to excess until the early hours.
- The Golden Chicken aka Bobby's Bar A place to grab a beer and talk about a day on the slopes. Predominantly English speaking. Everybody seems to be friendly and up for a chat so if you're after a good social experience or any info on the area this is a place to start. Has a couple of quiet periods between breakfast and lunch and between lunch and about 16:00 when people start to roll in off the slopes.
The Golden Chicken aka Bobby's Bar A place to grab a beer and talk about a day on the slopes. Predominantly English speaking. Everybody seems to be friendly and up for a chat so if you're after a good social experience or any info on the area this is a place to start. Has a couple of quiet periods between breakfast and lunch and between lunch and about 16:00 when people start to roll in off the slopes.
- Samokov - another major tourist center for winter sports
- Semkovo - go skiing