Bulgaria Ski discussion board

I can't believe the amount of moaning I read on this board from people returning from Bulgaria. People moan about everything from the snow, accomodation, food, beer and anything else thay can think to moan about.
What people forget is the reason they decided to go to Bulgaria in the first place, ITS CHEAP, now lets not lie about it, its the only reason.
If you could find a holiday in Austia/France for the same price you would take it. But don't forget in Austria/France you are paying £3-£4 for a beer and a meal for two will set you back £35-£40.
My message to you is "you get what you pay for" Bulgaria has its faults but it still represents great value for money.
If you don't like it you are more than welcome to pay double the price for your sking holiday and four times the price for your beer/food in France/Austria next year.
I nearly forgot my favourite moan so far "nobody speaks English" some people should get out a bit more.

Gogs

gogs

skiing holidays to bulgaria have gone up this year quiet a lot when looking I could find simlaer holidays to france and austria for less than bulgaria, I grant you beer ect coasts more but the ski areas are far better, bulgaria needs to sort it out, its either cheap and chearful which people will accept or they are trying to compete with the alps which means standards must improve, at the minute they are trying to do both and its not possible. sorry not a moan just pointing out the facts,

I agree, I think English people are so blinkered, they go abroad and expect everything to be like you get in England. The people are really friendly and will do anything to make you happy. The hotel rooms are kept very clean considering the conditions outside. We went to the Rila (first time ski) a couple of weeks ago. Didn't find it as cheap as people made out, but we don't mind spending our money when we go to spain etc. I found it a truly wonderful experience, and looking around everyone on the slopes were having a fantastic time, the Brits just love to moan full stop, especially about things that are not that important

Cheap, borovets may be by western european standards, but generally, you receive a much warmer welcome than France and Switzerland.

The infrastructure may not be perfect, but health and safety in Zermatt can be a complete nightmare compared with Borovets. (Unmarked ropes; hanging cables; unsheilded arc welders; unguarded precipices; need I go on?) .I have never observed any of these faults in resort in Bulgaria. (but i dare say someone has a horror story or two - you get them wherever you go.)

So the drag lifts are a little old, but they still do the job, and resort managers don't realistically expect to be changing lift systems each year. There are, however, plans afoot - Borovets is set to expand. Lifts to be improved. Super Borovets is on its way.

Hotel food may not be to your tastes, but there are plenty of small eateries in Borovets offering something more appetising. I last stayed in a small clean hotel in old Borovets. Didn't care for the cuisine - so I ate out. But apart from that, the hotel was fine. I've had similar experiences in Switzerland, France, Austria, Germany, Italy, Romania, Scotland - and otehr places. Poor food ina hotel, or poor service from a rep, is not a reason to slag off an entire resort.

If people open their eyes and make the most of where they are, they will have a wonderful time in Borovets and other Bulgarian resorts.

Why do so many people return again and again?

Because they have fun.

Incidentally, 2nd week in February, Borovets, the snow was fine and oh so deep in places on the top sections. Hard snow is not ice - and there was more slush at equivalent resorts in Austria with posher hotels - than in Borovets.

Regards to all who know me.

I reciently ate in a pub in England, where the food was poor and the service shabby,(no loo paper and grotty ) and it cost a fortune.
We have always found an English speaking Bulgarians anywhere in Bulgaria, and Bulgaria is one of the most beautiful countries I have visited, ( we drove from Sofia to Pamps, across to Bourgas, up to Karvana and back to Sofia) far superior to the french and swiss alps.
Granted the scope of the skiing is better in the alps, but a holiday should represent more than the skiing.
Don't forget that apres ski massage, £15 in Bulgaria, £45 in Britain. Apres ski in general is half the price than the alps and the quality of travellers is above average too, no posers or snobs who believe that to be great thing must cost a lot!
Stop moaning and enjoy this lovely country, it is (away from main tourist areas) unspoilt and grand.