Pamporovo Pamporovo is well organized and famous Bulgarian ski resort. It is located 250 km east from Sofia and only 80 km south from the second biggest city in Bulgaria, Plovdiv. The nearest town Smolian is just 10 km north from the ski resort. Pamporovo ski resort is situated 1650 m. above the sea level in the foot of Snejanka peak which is 1926 m above the sea level. Snejanka is a 156 m high TV tower built on the very peak . It is a starting point for number of ski pists which reach Pamporovo and the Smolian lakes. The whole resort and the ski pists are surrounded by gorgeous forests and this makes the place extremely picturesque. The climate is perfect for winter tourism. The average year temperature is 8 degrees. The snow stays approximately 150 days and the days with sunshine are about 270 per year. The accommodation in the resort is provided by a lot of hotels and villas built in modern style. The hotels will satisfy even the most sophisticated preferences and choices. One of the most famous hotels are Perelik, Murgavetz, Prespa, Orphei, Panorama. Spa and recreation programs are available in some hotels for guests who need special medical treatment or have health problems. People who have visited the resort share that the vacation in Pamporovo is one of the most unforgettable time in their lives. Nice experience, which you don't have to miss is to enjoy a cup of hot tea in the panorama bar in Snejanka tower, located 2030 m height. Sport Opportunities in Pamporovo
The total length of the ski pists in Pamporovo is 18 km.. The equipment and the lifts which service the pists have capacity of 7000 people an hour. There are a few green pists and equipment for them for beginners in the ski sport. The pists for advanced skiers are steep and well maintained. Pists for the lovers of ski running are built around Snejanka peak. There is a sport shooting ground in the area called "The dam lake". Pamporovo is the best place where you can become a skier. A few very good skiing schools with high qualified trainers are available it the area. About 15 ski wardrobes with more than 8000 suits of modern ski equipment are located around the pists. Pamporovo welcomes national and international competitions for ski sports for men and women. The most popular sports are ski running, ski orientation, biathlon and others. Seven ski lifts service the ski pists every day during the season. The ski season is not the only entertainment in the area. Together with it come the hotel entertaining programs which include skating, bowling, spa procedures and excursions to interesting places in the vicinity. After a long day skiing you can spend the next one in the nearby towns of Chepelare or Devin. There you can visit house of Bulgarian crafts and enjoy the famous mineral springs. Pamporovo will grab you with the number of night clubs, pubs and bars ! They remain opened till early morning when even the most though tourists are exhausted enough to go to bed! In most of the restaurants you will be able to taste the Bulgarian traditional meals and become a lover of the famous Bulgarian wines once for ever!
Do not miss to visit a folklore night in a local pub - you will feel the magic of the dances and the music. This will remain a precious memory for a very long time! Because of all reasons described above Pamporovo became an attractive spot for property investment during the last few years. A lot of new complexes , providing all modern facilities have been recently built in the area. They appeared to meet the searches of lots of foreign investors who are now enjoying Pamporovo as Bulgaria property owners. You will also appreciate the option to rent your apartment without actually experiencing the hassle to deal with that as most of the complexes offer full maintenance of your property. The prices are still quite low in comparison with any other ski resort in Europe, so it remains appealing! |