About Pamporovo

Pamporovo is in the southern part of Bulgaria in the heart of the Rhodope mountains, The climate is very healthy and its the sunniest high mountain resort in Bulgaria. People come here to enjoy the ski slopes and the relaxed atmosphere. It is a purpose built ski resort with ski in, ski out facilities. There is a very nice shopping centre attached to the hotel Perelik which includes souvenir shops, Boutiques and sports wear shops. There is a wide choice of places to eat and drink from traditional ‘pub grum’ to very upmarket dining along with Bulgarian wine. This means that you will be sure to find a place that suits your character. It is very unlikely you could run out of things to do in Pamporovo as they have many activities like bowling, ice skating and the old favourite tobogganing.

Pamporovo – the pearl of Bulgarian mountain tourism, is the sunniest high mountain resort in Bulgaria. It is located in the heart of Rhodope Mountains, 260 kilometers from Sofia, the distance to Plovdiv is 85 kilometers to the north and to Smolyan it is only 15 kilometres. The resort enjoys more than 240 sunny days a year. Its climate is mild and the influence of the Mediterranean is perceptible. The average annual temperature here is 8.5°? and its blanket of snow in winter is between 140 and 150 cm.

Snow stays between 150 and 200 days a year and makes Pamporovo into paradise for all ski and snowboard maniacs. They can enjoy 17.5 kilometres of Alpine ski runs with different degrees of difficulty, 34 ski runs for long distance skiing, equipped with 6 different seat chair lifts and 13 ski drags with a total capacity of 9,500 people per hour. The central part of the resort is 1,650 m above sea level and the nearest peak Snezhanka is 1,926 metres high.

Pamporovo has no avalanches and no sharp changes in the weather and this guarantees its guests safe and pleasant holidays. Pamporovo, as a part of the Rhodope Mountains is a unique place, famous for its negative air ionisation – something extremely beneficial to your health! Ski runs have different level of difficulties and going down them is an unforgettable experience for both beginners and adept skiers. Highly experienced ski instructors are at the disposal of all who would like to experience the thrills of skiing. If you cannot ski, don't worry! Pamporovo ski–schools are among the best in Europe. Full ski suits of the latest models produced by the best companies in the world are available at the ski and equipment hire centres.