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Borovets
Borovets is the
oldest more Hotel based and least developed mountain resort in Bulgaria. It is
located 1350 above sea level on the northern slopes of the Rilla
Mountains among age-old pine woods, at the foot of peak Mousala. The
resort is conveniently located just 73 km from Sofia and is easily
accessible by car or bus. The town of Samokov is 10 km from the
resort. The average temperature during the coldest month January
is -6 ° C.
Borovets boasts a number of fine hotels, providing amenities like
swimming pools, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room for your relaxation. The
night life here is very good, with scores of restaurants, bars and
night clubs offering unforgettable experiences to the guests of the
resort.
Skiing
Borovets ranks in
top 10 list compiled by The Independent newspaper. Borovets is a
resort of alpine type and provides excellent opportunities for a
whole range of winter sports. The resort has twice hosted World Cup
Alpine skiing rounds. It is also famous for its world-class biathlon
track. The slopes of Borovets have a permanent snow cover from
November to May, more than 1.5m thick. It is recognized as
1 of "50 best places" to ski. |
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