In the middle of the winter season, our team wondered which are the most attractive mountain destinations in our country. Here is the Top 10
Bansko
There is no way Bansko will not take the first place in this ranking. The city-museum is located at the foot of Pirin and attracts tourists not only with its world-famous slopes, but also with the unique combination of modernity and old architecture - the new hotels coexist with cottages with wooden verandas.
There are about 70 km of ski slopes in Bansko, and the artificial snow cannons guarantee their use from December to May. The unique atmosphere of the town is complemented by traditional dishes - only here the old man from Bansko, the katino appetizer and the shepherd's skewer have their authentic taste.
Pamporovo
The pearl of the Bulgarian winter resorts. Pamporovo is located in the interior of the Rhodopes and at the foot of Snezhanka peak. It can easily be called the sunniest resort in Bulgaria, because it ranks first on sunny days in our country.
Tourists combine their ski vacation with spa treatments, and ideal places for a walk are the nearby Chepelare, Stoykite and Shiroka Laka. Momchilovtsi offers one of the best snowboard slopes in Bulgaria.
Fisherwoman
Tucked away at the foot of the Teteven Balkans, Ribaritsa is located on both banks of the Beli Vit River. The charm of the village are the many small houses that you can rent at any time of the year and spend your days in nature, in peace and quiet.
Among other things, the longest village in Bulgaria also offers landmarks, such as the Bloody Well, in which the head of Georgi Benkovski cut off by the Turks was washed, and the Tsarichina Nature Reserve.
Borovets
The oldest mountain resort in our country. Located on the northern slope of Rila, very close to Sofia. Borovets attracted the attention of the citizens of Sofia when Prince Ferdinand built a summer residence there. The former Cham Coria ranks third among the 10 best winter resorts in the world, ranked by the British newspaper "The Independent" in January this year.
The slopes in Borovets are 58 km long and offer opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, night skiing and cross-country skiing. The artificial snow cannons guarantee the independence of the resort from the vagaries of the weather.
Koprivshtitsa
The city that keeps the secrets of history. Koprivshtitsa is located in Sashtinska Sredna Gora, in
in a picturesque valley along the river Topolnitsa. It attracts tourists with its authentic houses that carry the spirit of the old days. Here the traditions are really what they were - they will prove it to you in every tavern, serving you forgotten Bulgarian dishes in ring dishes.
Apart from the Bridge of the First Rifle, Koprivshtitsa is also famous for its numerous stone fountains and bridges. They complement the atmosphere of the blue houses and cobbled streets.
Velingrad
The spa capital of Bulgaria. Velingrad is one of the most cloudless cities in Bulgaria, located in the heart of the Western Rhodopes. In an area that legends have a lot to say about. According to them, Orpheus once lived in these lands, from here he drew his titanic power and Spartacus - the leader of the rebel slaves in ancient Rome.
Apart from the spa capital of our country, the city also received the title of spa capital of the Balkans from the Conference of the World Branch Organization of Hoteliers and Restaurateurs. One of the hotels in the resort took place among the 20 best spas in Europe.
Trojan
Located along the Beli Osam River, at the foot of the Balkan Mountains, Troyan offers its visitors unique nature. Tourists are attracted by the nature reserves Kozia Stena, Steneto and North Jendem. Near the Beklemeto area is the best track in Bulgaria for cross-country skiing and biathlon in a deciduous forest.
There are many who visit the city because of the third largest monastery in our country - Troyan, which is located in its vicinity. September 27 is an emblematic day for the locals - then they celebrate the feast of plums and plum brandy.
Uzana
Only 22 km from the geographical center of Bulgaria - Gabrovo, in the heart of the Central Balkans is nestled Uzana. The area offers dizzying views, which makes the place a starting point for many mountain routes.
Uzana is known for its good opportunities for winter sports. The surroundings are also suitable for rock climbing and speleology. Fans of cultural tourism can visit the nearby architectural and ethnographic museum "Etara" and Sokol Monastery.
Hazelnut
One of the most authentic resorts for rural tourism in our country. The village of Leshten is located on the southern slope of the Western Rhodopes. It offers the atmosphere of Renaissance Bulgaria with its restored old houses, as well as an unforgettable view of Pirin.
