Location

Just 3 hours from the UK, Bulgaria has one of Europe’s fastest growing economies and is set to continue with Bulgaria now a member of the EU.

Visitors to Bulgaria from the UK have doubled every year since 2002 and a staggering 1.2 million British tourists are expected to choose Bulgaria as their destination for a genuinely awe-inspiring summer or winter holiday in 2008/9.

Borovets

The Borovets resort complex is the oldest and most developed mountain resort in Bulgaria, dating back to the 19th century when was only known to an exclusive few. Once a hunting ground for Bulgarian Kings, Borovets is now internationally renowned.

Set amidst the majestic forest-clad Rila Mountains, at the foot of Musala Peak, the tallest peak on the Balkan Peninsula standing at 2925m. Borovets boasts a variety of skiing to suit all levels and an impressive assortment of bars and restaurants.

The distance between Sofia and Borovets is 65 km, a one-hour drive along a picturesque canyon above the river Iskar.