Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Been to both and there is really not much to choose - both are excellent. Most shops (not all) tend to be in or around the hotel Mougavets, Perelik complex warm link with plenty of bars along the way. Much the same as the Rila set up. Out of the hotels you will find several restaurants where excellent food can be found - last year we tried a 'typical' bulgarian restaurant and the meal was fantastic (and good value). The Bulgarian night is much the same in both resorts but if you book seperately then you may find it much better.
Of the two resorts I prefer Pamporovo but that is mainly due to the skiing, me still being an advanced beginner (blues at a push), and the fact that most lifts are chair lifts (easier on the knees).
But nothing in pamps compares to the white magic, or night skiing in Borovets - my opinion only.
Try Pamps you might like it and if not then you can always try Borovets again.