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2010/02/02

The heaviest snowfall was registered last night in the Vratsa region in Bulgaria.

Ski slope Parshevitsa is opened for all ski lovers for Thursday and Friday mornings, and all day long during the Saturday and Sundays.

Moderate snowfall is expected in the mountains during the next few days. A new fresh snow in the bigger resorts as Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo is expected by the end of the week.
The lower slopes in Borovets are opened again and offer perfect snow cover due to the...

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2010/02/01

A major Sofia municipality project could turn the capital into a popular balneological destination, Standard daily reported.

Over 50 mineral springs flow in the region. The investment needed to harness their potential in tourism development totals several million leva but investors could expect returns fast.

The project envisions the construction of a theme park, a sports center and sites for the practice of water sports. A golf course and a horseback riding facility will be set up in the...

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2010/02/01

Borovets boasts with 20 cm fresh snow cover this morning. Most ski slopes are opened for skiing.

It will continue snowing during the night and winds will be increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon).
Temperatures will be below freezing (max -3°C on Sun morning, min -10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. By the end of the week the resort expects a dusting of new snow. The weather will be cold with max temperatures-12°C on Thursday night,...

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2010/01/27

The best freestyle skiers and snowboarders will compete on a special trace.
The Bulgarian freestyle and extreme ski association and sport club Ice Angels organize the 3rd slope style for the Ice Angels cup on 30th January 2010.

The best freestyle skiers and snowboarders will compete on a special trace on 3rd ground in Borovets centre.
This year, right next to the trace will be installed big air bag, where everyone can try some tricks safely.
The slope style is a discipline that...

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2010/01/26

Two brand new hotels, part of the chain “Festa Hotels” opened doors by the beginning of the year in Borovets. “Festa Winter Palace” 5* is the name of the long awaited winter palace in Borovets. The mountain jewel is situated right in front of the “Cherveno zname” ski slope in Borovets.
The unique building is now transformed into a beautiful boutique hotel. It offers 66 rooms and apartments.
The hotel...

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2010/01/21

2010 Bansko ski centre will host the FIS Alpine Ski Europa Cup two slalom races for Men From 22nd to 23rd of January. Organizers are Bulgarian Ski Federation and Bulgarian Ski Pool, with the support of the Ministry of Physi cal Education and Sports, ULEN and Municipality Bansko.

All ski sports fans will have the chance to cheer the man's slalom elite which will flock to Bansko for the FIS Alpine Ski Europe Cup. Both competitions will start at 10:30. Don’t miss the exciting...

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2010/01/20

Free wireless internet is the newest attraction on the ski slopes in Chepelare.
All ski slopes in Chepelare now offer free wireless internet. Thus all ski lovers will be able to use it in the pauses between the downhill right on the slopes or in the nearby aprčs ski bars.
The snow cover on the slope sin the resorts is 40 cm at the moment and ski slope 1 is operating.

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2010/01/18

The snow cover in most ski resorts in Bulgaria is sufficient for skiing and the slopes are very well maintained. Rhodope ski resorts also offer perfect conditions for skiing.

Bansko offers excellent snow cover, supported by the artificial snow cannons. Most of the ski slopes are opened. The good mood of all holidaymakers is guaranteed in the local Tavernas and night clubs. Those who wish to pamper their bodies and souls have the chance to use the hundreds high quality wellness...

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2010/01/06

In the coldest of winter, young men all over Bulgaria are to jump into the waters of rivers and lakes this Wednesday, keeping an old tradition in commemoration of St Jordan's Day.

The main ritual is performed by a priest who throws a cross into a river or a lake for young men to catch it. It is believed that the first person that gets to the cross will enjoy good health throughout the whole year.

Since so many Bulgarians are named Yordan, Ivan or various derivatives, the holiday is very...

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2009/12/26

Strong winds are blowing on the highest parts of the mountains in Bulgaria, announced the mountain rescue service.
The weather is not suitable for tourism, except in the Rhodope Mountains. There is high avalanche danger.
The weather conditions are relatively suitable for ski sports in the ski centres, where all equipments are operating, according to the meteorology conditions.

The cabin lift from Simeonovi to the Vitosha Mountain is opened, as well as the chair lift Dragalevtski – Goli...

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