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Borovets

Chantelle Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-18-10 22:41

Borovets

Hi,

I am going to Borovets 6th Feb for 1st time and I am aware that there are many restaurants near the Rila Hotel but can anyone let me know of a really good one which also provides decent veggie options?? will i need to pre book any restaurants.

Also, how cheap are the meals there? (just wondering how much money to take for a week??

Does anyone know of any other activities there are to do other than ski, board or skidoos?

Thanks Chantelle
alex Author:alex posts : 283   (Expert)Date : 01-19-10 02:14

re: Borovets

hey . i went last year. few good places to eat round the place, gd steak house..most places are ok really. some wicked places on the ski runs..cant wait for a burger and beer.

last year i took 300 and got change. this year taking just ova 350-400 but im also gettin buy back. it depends how much you eat out and what u do, they have pretty gd menus and if not the hotels have somethin for every1...there is also learn to ski or board for an hour to try soemthin new. rubber ring sliding down ...
hey . i went last year. few good places to eat round the place, gd steak house..most places are ok really. some wicked places on the ski runs..cant wait for a burger and beer.

last year i took 300 and got change. this year taking just ova 350-400 but im also gettin buy back. it depends how much you eat out and what u do, they have pretty gd menus and if not the hotels have somethin for every1...there is also learn to ski or board for an hour to try soemthin new. rubber ring sliding down hill ( this looked wicked and tempted to try it, but its not too different from buyin a plastic sled from street sellers and its cheaper.) im def doing tht only 5 lev and its urs for the week. u can get horse and sleigh rides thro woods as well.. dont worry there is plenty to do..on the last day cant really ski so ur reps will have a trip to sofia. dependin on flight times worth seein.

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jax Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-19-10 09:11

re: Borovets

tis wil be y 3rd time to borovets, we love it. A really nice place for food is the horn and crown wich is on the nursery slopes, they cater for veggies, they will cook anything for you. Also if u dont want to ski you can go 10pin bowling,swmming, sofia trip, skiidooing, horse riding, theres plety to do, ive got 11sleeps left and CANT WAIT !!!
louisa Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-19-10 10:20

re: Borovets

Most places are good for food in Borovets. Titanic is one favourite of ours and the mexican is very good - (Mamacitas). although it is quite expensive compared to most of the other restaurants - You will need to book here, it gets v busy.

Or if you fancy something different get a taxi into Samakov, there is a beautiful Bulgarian restaurant there - I don't know the name, but it translates as something like 'house of......' Any ski instructor will be able to tell you. It is fantastic ...
Most places are good for food in Borovets. Titanic is one favourite of ours and the mexican is very good - (Mamacitas). although it is quite expensive compared to most of the other restaurants - You will need to book here, it gets v busy.

Or if you fancy something different get a taxi into Samakov, there is a beautiful Bulgarian restaurant there - I don't know the name, but it translates as something like 'house of......' Any ski instructor will be able to tell you. It is fantastic there, far cheaper than anywhere in Borovets and excellent food.

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Lorraine Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-19-10 22:46

re: Borovets

Стара къща (Stara kushta translates to old house) is the name of the Bulgarian restaurant in Samokov. Also, try Kokoshkova kushta, absolutely fabulous restaurant and much cheaper than Borovets.
tateyheed Author:tateyheed posts : 133   (Intermediate)Date : 01-19-10 22:56

re: Borovets

The Old House is great but you do need to book. Kokushkova kushta - brilliant, more like a 5 star restaurant but very reasonable. And also Bonitas, a great pizza joint and very cheap. There is loads in Samokov to choose from and only 20 lev for taxi back, if you fancy a drink!

Tateyheed
Monti Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-20-10 12:54

re: Borovets

Thanks for posting this Chantelle, i'm a veggie too. When I went to Bansko a few years ago, i survived mainly pizza when eating out. Lets hope Borovets can offer more for veggies. I'm also out on 6th Feb, might see you there.
Chantelle Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-20-10 16:24

re: Borovets

No Probs Andy, Will most likely see you there, but will have no idea who you are lol. Hope you have a great time by the sounds of it im sure we will.

Thanks for all your responses.

Chantelle
naomi Author:naomi posts : 77   (Intermediate)Date : 01-20-10 17:35

re: Borovets

Hi Chantelle,

If you fancy a night out of Borovets, why not come up to Eagle Rock Cafe and Restaurant in Beli Iskar, we are about 15 mins from Borovets, 5 mins from Samokov. We are an English run Restaurant, great food and much cheaper than Borovets... get in touch for more information!
Either way enjoy your holiday!
Naomi
mac Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-20-10 18:08

re: Borovets

i can confirm the food in Eagle Rock Cafe is very very nice.