Pamporovo - It's not Just a Resort It's a Legend

The famed resort of Pamporovo lies in the heartformer ski champion. Many say that Pamporovo is
of the mystical Rhodope Mountain, a place ofthe best place to send their kids to learn how to
breathtaking beauty which has become theski. Besides the "nursery runs" the resort offers
source of many legends going back into theplenty of slopes for daredevils who have the
millennia. According to Greek mythology, thisopportunity to challenge "The Wall" - one of the
mountain was the home of the mythical singermost formidable ski runs in the resort.
Orpheus. It was the beauty of this place thatPamporovo has many lifts that create a very nice
inspired the poet to crate his art.infrastructure between different ski slopes and
Located in southern Bulgaria and borderingtracks.
Greece, this mountain doesn't have many high andThe mountain peak "Snazhanka" (Snow White) is
rugged peaks - it is not of an alpine origin like Pirinaccessible by lifts and on a good visibility day the
or Rila Mountain. The Rhodope has a softer look -panoramic view from its TV tower is incredible.
its rolling hills create an impression of aBesides winter sports, the resort has plenty of
never-ending sea of greenery. Today more andother attractions and activities to offer. It has
more tourists are discovering this mountain andmany restaurants with good food and exotic
come forever under its spell.atmosphere, exciting nightlife, great entertainment
Pamporovo is the sunniest winter resort inand shopping.
Bulgaria and the softer Mediterranean climateIn the summertime, Pamporovo is as attractive -
makes this place excellent not only for the loversthe mountain comes to life and opens its doors to
of winter sports but also for people who prefer avisitors to explore great hiking trails, mysterious
less active winter vacation. Situated at an altitudecaves, interesting rock formations, passages,
of 1,650m, Pamporovo is one of the bestlakes, villages, hidden away from civilization, and
European resorts, catering to beginner skiers.many other exciting places.
There are numerous ski slopes that can be usedPamporovo is heaven for kids. They can't wait to
by ski enthusiasts who haven't mastered theirget on the slopes. The resort has many runs that
skills yet. In addition, the resort offers an excellentare long enough to keep skiers excited but at the
ski school with group and individual lessons, taughtsame time are smoother and safer. The many
by instructors, many of whom have internationallifts in the resort offer breathtaking views and
reputation.provide a good infrastructure between different
Here, it is not uncommon to get a lesson from aski areas.