For those thinking of dipping their toes into the world of skiing and snowboarding for the first time Bulgaria some great value options to help find out if it’s for you without a massive hit on your bank balance. You won’t find the sheer expanse of runs as you would in the major French, Austrian or Swiss resorts, but here value and suitability for beginners is order of the day.
The main bulgarian ski resorts are Borovets and Bansko, while the smaller Pamporovo offers a unique and charming style which goes down well with families.
Lifts passes, accommodation and food are all relatively cheap, and flights from major UK airports to Sofia can be had for less than £100.
The Bansko ski and mountain resort is located in the south-west of Bulgaria, some 6 km from the town of Razlog and 160 km from the country's capital, Sofia. It may sound like the rather famous British street graffiti artist, but mention the name to skiers, and they will immediately respond that it's the number one ski resort, offering the finest skiing found not just in Bulgaria, but in Eastern Europe.