Pamporovo Ski Resort in Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a stunning nation with bitterly cold winters providing excellent snow for the major ski resorts from mid December to mid April. Pamporovo ski resort is located 85kms from Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s second largest city.  Situated in the Rhodopes Mountains, Pamporovo is the Europe’s most southern ski resort.  At a height of 1,650m, the ski resort of Pamporovo has excellent snow cover throughout the season.  The resort is purpose built set below the peak of Snejanka and boasts a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.  The pistes here cover 25kms and off piste skiing is also available.

For the beginner, Pamporovo has nursery slopes and a great ski school with tuition in English.  To keep waiting times to a minimum, there are 6 chairlifts and 13 draglifts.  There are 9 restaurants on the slopes and those looking for something a little more scenic you can eat at the restaurant on Snejanka Peak, which is accessible by chairlift.  The après ski at Pamporovo is lively with many pubs, bars and discos. See more from: http://www.bulgariadirectory.com/blog/pamporovo-ski-resort-in-bulgaria/