Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Borovets is a small purpose built resort, mostly centred around the small street at the foot of one of the slopes. There are also hotels a little further out in the surrounding area. The resort offers good skiing and excellent nightlife.

Bansko is a actually a town and not a purpose built resort. The area offers excellent skiing with the lifts and hire equipment being installed only 3 years ago. Bansko offers a more varied apres ski than Borovets, but not centralised as in Borovets, so it may seem not as lively, even though it offers much more. You are just as likely to stumble across locals on an evening out, whereas in Borovets you will be only be enjoying the company of fellow tourists.

i know some say that different resorts are better for different levels

personly with my female opinion (and never been to bansko) i love boro with the slopes right on the doorstep and the fantastic night life is suits me to a tee
i find boro suits the needs of myself and my family for the skill levels we are all at and suits us in the eves to and we do mix with the locals as well as fellow tourists

but whichever you go to boro or bansko you will have a great time the place is great, it is cheaper than france
we stay at the rila on boro, its basic but good and i like it and to me a hotel is where we sleep when we finally leave the bar and clubs to crash for couple hours before get back on the slopes

Hi

Bansko for me every time. I was there in Feb and loved it. There is an extensive ski area which is an Intermediates paradise and I believe beats Borovets although in fairness I haven't been there. The town is real with loads of lovely restaurants called Mehanas. There are bars and night clubs but I would think apres ski is a bit lower key than Boro. It depends which is more important I would think. Looking at your age group you may find Bansko a little quiet but the skiing would be better.

Your call.

Val