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Chepelare: Bulgaria's Quiet Ski Town in the Rhodopes
Ski & WinterMountains & Hiking

Chepelare: Bulgaria's Quiet Ski Town in the Rhodopes

A practical guide to Chepelare: the Mechi Chal ski area, Snezhanka Peak, getting there from Plovdiv, parking, where to stay, and why it beats Pamporovo on price.

30 August 20268 min read
Christmas Markets in Bulgaria: Sofia, Plovdiv & Bansko
Events & FestivalsSki & Winter

Christmas Markets in Bulgaria: Sofia, Plovdiv & Bansko

Sofia's German market by the National Theatre, Plovdiv's Kapana bazaar, Bansko's ski-town lights and the coastal markets — when they open and what to expect.

22 July 20265 min read
Bansko Ski Resort: The Complete Guide
Ski & Winter

Bansko Ski Resort: The Complete Guide

A complete travel guide to Bansko ski resort: pistes, gondola tips, lift passes, parking, family skiing, après-ski, driving distances, and where to stay.

4 July 20268 min read
Borovets: Ski Slopes, Lifts & Hiking Musala
Ski & WinterMountains & Hiking

Borovets: Ski Slopes, Lifts & Hiking Musala

A complete guide to Borovets: ski sectors Sitnyakovo and Yastrebets, gondola tips, night skiing, lift passes, hiking Peak Musala, and accommodation.

4 July 202610 min read
Borovets vs Bansko vs Pamporovo: Which Ski Resort to Pick
Ski & Winter

Borovets vs Bansko vs Pamporovo: Which Ski Resort to Pick

Borovets, Bansko, or Pamporovo? Bulgaria's top ski resorts compared on pistes, snow, lift passes, nightlife, families, and transfer times.

4 July 20267 min read
Bulgaria in Winter: Top Things to Do & Places to Visit Beyond Skiing
Ski & Winter

Bulgaria in Winter: Top Things to Do & Places to Visit Beyond Skiing

Discover the best of Bulgaria in winter beyond the slopes: hot thermal spa towns, quiet snow-covered monasteries, the Kukeri mask festival, and winter hiking.

4 July 20267 min read