If you're looking for something a little different to the traditional European ski destinations, Bulgaria is for you. With beautiful scenery, hospitable locals, and ridiculously low prices, it's easy to see why Bulgaria is rapidly gaining in popularity as a winter sports destination.
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- Ideal for beginners and families on a budget
- Best value for money in resort
- Excellent ski schools
- Well-developed ski infrastructure (especially Bansko)
Peter Hardy Says | "Bulgaria offers much lower prices than any other European destinations with resorts now competing in terms of infrastructure with comparable-sized alpine resorts." |
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FactsMoney: The unit of Currency is the LEV. 1 Lev is equal to about 50 cent or 35 pence. Shop around for the best exchange rates in resort. Credit cards are not as widely accepted as other destinations, and commission rates may be higher than normal. Due to frequently high inflation rates in Bulgaria, it is recommended to pre book your ski packs before you travel.
Food: From Pub Grub to Pastas, Bulgarian restaurants cater for all nationalities and tastes. With the gateway to Asia close by, Turkish food is a favourite amongst the locals. A 3 course meal will set you back about €10.00 or £7.00 Menus may be in Cyrillic, but don’t worry; most restaurants have English versions as well.
Drink: Bulgarians love their red wine & their 'rakiya' (plum or grape brandy) But if you prefer to stick to what you know, expect to pay about €2.00 or £1.40 for a large beer.
Language: The official language of Bulgaria is Bulgarian, but English is spoken as well.
Important Information - Travelling with children? Please note the Bulgarian authorities require that all children and infants must be in possession of their own passport - i.e. they will no longer accept children travelling on the parent's passport.
We recommend you change money before travel as access to currency exchange in resort can be limited.
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Details
- Ideal for beginners and families on a budget
- Best value for money in resort
- Excellent ski schools
- Well-developed ski infrastructure (especially Bansko)
Peter Hardy Says | "Bulgaria offers much lower prices than any other European destinations with resorts now competing in terms of infrastructure with comparable-sized alpine resorts." |
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FactsMoney: The unit of Currency is the LEV. 1 Lev is equal to about 50 cent or 35 pence. Shop around for the best exchange rates in resort. Credit cards are not as widely accepted as other destinations, and commission rates may be higher than normal. Due to frequently high inflation rates in Bulgaria, it is recommended to pre book your ski packs before you travel.
Food: From Pub Grub to Pastas, Bulgarian restaurants cater for all nationalities and tastes. With the gateway to Asia close by, Turkish food is a favourite amongst the locals. A 3 course meal will set you back about €10.00 or £7.00 Menus may be in Cyrillic, but don’t worry; most restaurants have English versions as well.
Drink: Bulgarians love their red wine & their 'rakiya' (plum or grape brandy) But if you prefer to stick to what you know, expect to pay about €2.00 or £1.40 for a large beer.
Language: The official language of Bulgaria is Bulgarian, but English is spoken as well.
Important Information - Travelling with children? Please note the Bulgarian authorities require that all children and infants must be in possession of their own passport - i.e. they will no longer accept children travelling on the parent's passport.
We recommend you change money before travel as access to currency exchange in resort can be limited.
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| Resort | Temp. | Lower | Upper | Weather |
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| Bansko | -4°C | 240cm | 245cm | Cloud |
| Borovets | -3°C | 50cm | 200cm | Sun/cloud |
| Pamporovo | -3°C | 60cm | 90cm | Cloud |
