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In Bulgaria, it's hard to spot the locals for all the English descending
here every season. Their increasing numbers have made this the flavour
of the month for one reason only. It's cheap. Crazily, undeniably,
ridiculously cheap. A three-star hotel for seven nights with breakfast
and dinner is from £165. That's great, but is there still snow?
Yes.
The two largest resorts in Bulgaria are the purpose built Borovets
and Pamporovo. But the up and comer is Bansko in the Pirin Mountains,
set to become the jewel in Bulgaria's snow dusted crown. With a respectable
height of 2,580m snow conditions are good, and it boasts the only
half pipe in eastern Europe. The runs are plentiful, running through
a forest setting, but the real point of note is heliskiing. At only
€50 per person (£35), it is the cheapest ride you'll ever
have. It's not Alaska, but then it is also not the standard US$500
rate. Russians and the well-heeled of Sofia head here on weekends;
otherwise it is a tame yet uncrowded resort. Modern hotels mix with
rickety farmhouses and empty-shelved grocery shops snuggle against
well-stocked mehanas, the local taverns.
Top five reasons to ski in eastern Europe
· The cheapest ski vacation to be had anywhere, with a five-course
meal costing $5, and beer from 0.40c.
· The chance to be a Marco Polo on skis and go where very
few sliders have been before.
· The culture and side attractions, including UNESCO-listed
sites and vibrant stopover cities.
· The fastest growing travel market in Europe. Get there
before everyone else does!
· The cuisine. Not great. But certainly different.
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