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Borovets is the oldest Bulgarian winter resort with a history
dating back to the year of 1896!
Established at the end of the 19-th century as a hunting place
for the Bulgarian kings, Borovets gradually developed into a modern ski
resort of high-class and luxury hotels, haute-cuisine restaurants and
an excellent network of ski runs and lifts along the slopes of Rila Mountains,
providing excellent opportunities for the whole range of winter sports
— from Alpine to cross-country skiing, ski jumps and biathlon. The
resort twice hosted World Cup Alpine skiing rounds, while the biathlon
track is one of the best in the world.
Location
 At
1350 m. a.s.l. on the Northern slopes of Rila Mountains, among age-old
pine woods, Borovets is located at the foot of Moussala Peak (2925 m a.s.l.)
— the highest on the Balkan Peninsula. The resort itself lies some
12 km South-east from the town of Samokov, 73 km in the same direction
from Sofia and 126 km westwards from Plovdiv.
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a map of Borovets.
How to get there
Borovets is easily accessible both from Samokov and Sofia
and more difficult – from Plovdiv. There is a regular bus transport
while during the high season there are many vans starting from “Iug”
Bus Station in Sofia or from the bus station in Samokov (every 30-60 minutes).
From Sofia it takes about 1:45 h to get to Borovets (20-30 min from Samokov).
Another option is to get to Borovets by car. In order to make
your travel independent it is always better to hire a car rather than
using cabs with unpredictable rates. There are many guarded parkings in
Borovets since almost every hotel has a parking area of its own.
Check the opportunities to rent a car from
the cities of Sofia, Plovdiv and elsewhere to Borovets with 10% discount.
Check our rates for transfers
to Borovets from Sofia and Plovdiv.
Weather conditions
The winter in the resort is mild although characterized by
heavy snow cover. The average temperature during January is -4.6ºC.
The air in Borovets is crystal clear and totally free of any pollutants,
which together with the micro climate conditions among the old spruce
trees assures the holiday a real relax.
Where to stay
Being close to Sofia and offering also perfect access to the
mountains even during the summer, Borovets offers great variety of hotels,
bungalows etc.
There one could find everything – huge hotels, many luxury
and middle-class smaller hotels, Alpine type bungalows, pensions etc.
As they are usually fully booked in advance for the duration of the ski
season, it would be good if you book a place there at least few months
before arrival.
Check the opportunities for hotel accommodations
in Borovets.
 Apres
ski
Swimming pools, saunas, small traditional taverns, cafes,
fitness centers, billiard, table tennis, night clubs, bars, bowling...
it is hard to list all the attractions that could entertain tourists outside
skiing. Most of the places work till the early morning and offer good
prices and special 'happy hour' discounts and other promotions. The proximity
of Sofia provides even more – theatre, opera, shopping, museums,
sightseeing tours etc.
Another highlight nearby is the Rila Monastery. It is the
biggest monastery in Bulgaria and also one of the most remarkable monuments
on the Balkan Peninsula. A visit to the smallest Bulgarian town –
Melnik, would be a perfect choice for a recovery day without skiing. It
is not only known for its history and architecture but for it is wine
too. Original cellars are excavated in the sand pyramids, which surround
the town on all sides, and there the famous Melnik wine ripens, matures
and is preserved. Nowhere else one can find this technology.
Medical and dental services
 At
the moment, certain vaccinations or inoculation may be recommended (although
are not compulsory) for Bulgaria. Nonetheless, regulation are subject
to change, and passengers are reminded that they are responsible for complying
with entry and health requirements for all countries they intend to visit.
Also, we feel we should point out in some foreign countries general standards
of hygiene, safety, public services and efficiency may differ from those
in your country, and changes in climate, diet and food preparation can
lead to incidents of stomach upsets. Please therefore exercise greater
care for your own protection and health in matters of hygiene and choice
of food and drink. All the resort we feature in Bulgaria have well equipped
polyclinics. However, charges for first aid, treatments courses and medication
can be substantial, and in the unfortunate event of you requiring medical
treatment during your holiday, and incurring costs, it is well worth ensuring
that you have adequate insurance.
The Emergency SKI PATROL service is available 24 hours a
day. Ambulance and clinic (with doctor and nurse) are available, as well
as first aid, on all ski slopes. Highly qualified dentists are available
at the resorts too.
Pharmacies are available at the resorts.
Some medical and all dental services must be cash to the doctors
(clinics). They should provide the necessary bills, receipts and invoices
describing the service and the cost, so that you can claim back the expense
to your insurance company. It's recommended you call your insurance company
and inform them in case of injury.
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