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Tanjette Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 01-08-06 19:03

SN: Borovets

Skiers Flee from Finland to Come to Borovets
Scandinavians chose the resort because of the thrill of testing unfamiliar ski runs

Tourists from the icy Scandinavian countries throng in the Bulgarian ski runs in Borovets (southwestern Bulgaria) for the winter
season. Although they can ski in their own country, the Finns prefer Bulgaria because of
the good conditions, the low prices and the thrill of skiing on unfamiliar ski runs, explained ski teachers.
But Scandinavians, Englishmen and ...
Skiers Flee from Finland to Come to Borovets
Scandinavians chose the resort because of the thrill of testing unfamiliar ski runs

Tourists from the icy Scandinavian countries throng in the Bulgarian ski runs in Borovets (southwestern Bulgaria) for the winter
season. Although they can ski in their own country, the Finns prefer Bulgaria because of
the good conditions, the low prices and the thrill of skiing on unfamiliar ski runs, explained ski teachers.
But Scandinavians, Englishmen and Dutchmen also frequently visit Bulgaria on ski tourism. Lately, Russian tourists have returned to the resort.
"Borovets is full to the brim with tourists, all the hotels are full," said Neli Sandalska, President of
Balkantourist Agency.
"The conditions in the resort are perfect. We have invested four million levs (1euro = 1.95 levs) on maintenance of the ski runs and the infrastructure in the resort. We intend to invest 60 million levs more in the
next years," added Sandalska.
In 2006 alone 20 million levs will be invested in a new gondolalift and new artificial snow guns.
Natalia Malcheva

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