Great skiing on a budget

Beginner friendly slopes, a buzzing nightlife and bargains galore, what’s not to love about Bulgaria?

For the bargain ski holiday, Bulgaria has long been the go-to country of choice.

But Bulgaria is much more than a cheaper alternative to the Alps. With a wide range of easy to intermediate slopes, good restaurants, a vibrant culture and a buzzing nightlife, Bulgaria has won over a legion of ski fans who return year after year. It’s a great place to learn, family friendly and a round of drinks won’t cost the earth, making it a good choice for groups. They’ve also done much in recent years to upgrade lifts, snow-making facilities and accommodation.
KEY INFORMATION
Good to Know
Currency
Lev
Language
Bulgarian
Travel Time (APPROX)
4 hours
Gatwick
Timezone
GMT+3

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Our favourite ski resorts in Bulgaria

Here are just some of our top ski resorts. To find the perfect one for you, speak to one of our specialists.
Borovets ski resort
Borovets
Borovets is a well-thought-out purpose-built ski resort with great-value accommodation and lots of lively bars and restaurants to explore. The skiing is well suited for beginners and intermediates with wide, tree lined runs to explore.
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Bansko ski resort
Bansko
Sitting at the base of the mighty Todorka peak, Bansko is Bulgaria’s newest ski area. Given the rustic mountain charm, fantastic skiing and lively après ski scene, it comes as no surprise that the resort is continuing to draw skiers who return year after year.
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Pamporovo ski resort
Pamporovo
Pamporovo is a purpose built ski resort lying in the pretty forested foothills of Snejanka Mountain. The resort has lots of lively bars and restaurants to explore and a variety of great value accommodation. The ski area is small but great for beginners.
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