It's popularity is growing but Pamporovo still offers great value for money for ski lovers.
16 January 2006
Where is Pamporova?
It is located in Southern Bulgaria near to the Greek border from where the mythical singer Orpheus hails.
Scenery?
Magnificent pine forests and sunbathed mountain peaks of the Rhodope Mountains.
What Makes it So Good?
A moderate and healthy Mediterranean climate – the sunniest resort in Bulgaria - good snowfall and great value for money.
When to go?
From December to March
Spot the celebrity?
None spotted yet but you never know.
Best Accommodation?
Hotel Pamporova *****, Pamporovo Resort Complex
(359 3021) 85 55, 81 22 www.victoria-group.net/hotelpamporova)
Doubles from ?37.00 low season ?61 high season
The Prespa***
Doubles ?19 low season ?37 high season
Any non ski activities?
Bum-boarding, skiddos, tobogganing. Scores of scenic routes for seeing Rhodopes Mountain on foot. Lots of tourist attractions to visit.
Eating Out?
The White Hart serves bangers and mash and T-bone steak.
Chevemeto, the oldest restaurant in the resort and serves Bulgarian cuisine. Try the lamb.
Getting There?
Flights from Gatwick
Apres Ski?
BJ’s in the lobby of hotel Perelik, where you can watch sky sports and Dak’s Bar in hotel Snejanka with good 2 for 1 prices or Night flight, the resort’s largest disco in Hotel Rojen.
More Information
www.pamporovo.net
Regional Tourist Information Center
www.rodopi-bg.com
80 Bulgaria blvd., tel./fax: +359 301/ 3 80 85
e-mail: rhra@rodopi-bg.com
www.bulgariatravel.org