Borofest of a time (Borovets)

Member Name: cs11462

Product:	Borovets
Date:	06/09/09 (244 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Good Snow, Easy entry slopes, Cheap

Disadvantages: Slopes can be too easy for experienced riders, Food can be bad

Having never been on a skiing/snowboarding holiday before (i had several hours tuition in a UK snow centre) i was realy hoping for somewhere quite simple and where the slopes didnt pose too much of a challenge. I snowboarded by the way.

I found Borovets, this turned out to be perfect for me as there were plenty of small slopes that i got aquainted with for the first few days and then there is a large mountain that more advanced users can go down, i attempted this on the last day but only managed a small part of it.

From speaking to experienced snowboarders and skiiers they definatly found this resort a little simple but i think for such as myself it was perfect.

We stayed in private apartments which were a 5 min walk away from the main area so it turned out to be very good for us.

The food as in all Bulgaria leaves much to be desired and can be really hit and miss, but i would recommend Chilli Peppers, Mamacitas or Frankos as we always got a great meal when in those. I did have some really bad food in other places though.

The resort is quite small with one main strip and then another smaller street that has a few restaurants on and even more important a 24 pizza restaurant. Very good to end the aprei ski session in a warm pleasant place.

The nightlife was good but had somewhat limited choice, probly about 10 bars in the resort but most were open late and had plesent staff.

I had a great time here with friends, all of whom hadnt skied/snowboarded before. I would say that if it is simply the skiing you are after then there are better places, but then they are much more expensive. For a cheap first time experience this is perfect.

Summary: Great option for the first time skiier.