BULGARIA has to be the best bargain destination in Europe for serious skiing. But that doesn’t mean it has skimped on skiing facilities. The days of antiquated lifts and poor runs are long over thanks to massive investment in the main ski resorts, notably Bansko and Borovets. But as an emerging Eastern European nation, Bulgaria is still exceptionally cheap, both for skiing itself and for accommodation, restaurants and bars.

Plus its natural beauty is largely unspoilt with a conscious effort now being made to ensure ski development is ecological sound and preserves the surrounding scenery. And down from the slopes, Bulgaria offers a fascinating glimpse of a very different way of life with beautifully-preserved cultural and historical monuments, simple villages, and stunning mountain backdrops.

That doesn’t mean Bulgaria has no nightlife though. The resorts are buzzing with après-ski bars and discos open until the early hours, with drink prices that won’t break the bank. Limited in scale for the very serious skier, Bulgaria nevertheless has plenty for those at most ability levels and particularly for beginners. This is the ideal budget destination to try skiing or snowboarding for the first time.


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