Richard Smith; Mar 2009
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Had a great time in Pamporovo. I'd never touched a ski until the first day in ski school, and spent more time falling over than sliding, by the end of the 6 days I was confidently skiing down the green and blue runs. Thanks Dimitri.
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Overview: A modern ski resort in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains,
Pamporovo is the sunniest Bulgarian winter resort situated at an
altitude of 5,413ft (1,650m), has wonderful snow throughout the
season and is a highly popular holiday destination. The unique
Mediterranean climate is extremely healthy and provides excellent
conditions for climatic therapy and health tourism all year round.
A Balneological Centre operates from within the resort. Pamporovo
provides a variety of excellent ski runs for all degrees of
difficulty, most of them starting from the Snejanka peak above the
resort. The ski school centre is one of the best in Europe with
highly qualified instructors and an international reputation. Off
the slopes there are numerous opportunities for entertainment and
interesting tourist attractions; the Rhodope Mountains have long
been the source of legends and stories, including the mythical
singer Orpheus, and the region is interesting for its folk
traditions and culture.
Skiing: Although Pamporovo offers excellent skiing for all levels of
experience, its nursery slopes are particularly good and beginners
soon flourish. There are more than 100 well-qualified instructors
available fluent in a variety of languages. All the main runs start
from the peak of the Snejanka at the TV tower. The most difficult
ski piste is 'The Wall', a black run which offers an exciting
challenge. Great off-piste skiing and snowboarding is also on
offer. Snow conditions are excellent throughout the season.
Shopping: The main shopping centre in Pamporovo, containing mostly
boutiques, souvenir shops and sports gear outlets, is attached to
the Hotel Perelik and holidaymakers will not be disappointed. There
is also a shopping centre at Murgavets Hotel.
Restaurants: Pamporovo is well supplied with restaurants serving a wide
variety of cuisine, but most holidaymakers favour the local folk
taverns like the Chevermeto, where whole sheep are roasted over
open fires and dancers in traditional costume provide colourful
entertainment. For an eclectic, filling selection the favourite
eatery is The White Hart, which offers home-made pub grub,
mouth-watering steaks, a selection of pizza and pasta and even
caters well for vegetarians. More upmarket dining, along with
Bulgarian wines, is offered in style at The White House.
Nightlife: Après-ski in Pamporovo is lively with plenty of options
to choose from, whether you're the kind of holidaymaker who prefers
sipping wine in a cosy piano bar, or partying the night away in a
club. Most popular choices are BJ's in the lobby of the hotel
Perelik, Daks Bar in the hotel Snejanka, Night Flight, the resort's
largest disco, in the Hotel Rojen, or the White Hart pub.
Activities: Ski season in Pamporovo comes hand in hand with a full programme
of events and activities for holiday visitors to enjoy, ranging
from bum-boarding to a raucous ski-instructor's show. Bowling is
offered at hotels, ice-skating, skidooing and tobogganing are
popular pastimes, and excursions to nearby places of interest and
Sofia are on offer.