| The famed resort of Pamporovo lies in the heart | | | | former ski champion. Many say that Pamporovo is |
| of the mystical Rhodope Mountain, a place of | | | | the best place to send their kids to learn how to |
| breathtaking beauty which has become the | | | | ski. Besides the "nursery runs" the resort offers |
| source of many legends going back into the | | | | plenty of slopes for daredevils who have the |
| millennia. According to Greek mythology, this | | | | opportunity to challenge "The Wall" - one of the |
| mountain was the home of the mythical singer | | | | most formidable ski runs in the resort. |
| Orpheus. It was the beauty of this place that | | | | Pamporovo 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 bordering | | | | tracks. |
| Greece, this mountain doesn't have many high and | | | | The mountain peak "Snazhanka" (Snow White) is |
| rugged peaks - it is not of an alpine origin like Pirin | | | | accessible 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 a | | | | Besides winter sports, the resort has plenty of |
| never-ending sea of greenery. Today more and | | | | other attractions and activities to offer. It has |
| more tourists are discovering this mountain and | | | | many restaurants with good food and exotic |
| come forever under its spell. | | | | atmosphere, exciting nightlife, great entertainment |
| Pamporovo is the sunniest winter resort in | | | | and shopping. |
| Bulgaria and the softer Mediterranean climate | | | | In the summertime, Pamporovo is as attractive - |
| makes this place excellent not only for the lovers | | | | the mountain comes to life and opens its doors to |
| of winter sports but also for people who prefer a | | | | visitors to explore great hiking trails, mysterious |
| less active winter vacation. Situated at an altitude | | | | caves, interesting rock formations, passages, |
| of 1,650m, Pamporovo is one of the best | | | | lakes, villages, hidden away from civilization, and |
| European resorts, catering to beginner skiers. | | | | many other exciting places. |
| There are numerous ski slopes that can be used | | | | Pamporovo is heaven for kids. They can't wait to |
| by ski enthusiasts who haven't mastered their | | | | get on the slopes. The resort has many runs that |
| skills yet. In addition, the resort offers an excellent | | | | are long enough to keep skiers excited but at the |
| ski school with group and individual lessons, taught | | | | same time are smoother and safer. The many |
| by instructors, many of whom have international | | | | lifts in the resort offer breathtaking views and |
| reputation. | | | | provide a good infrastructure between different |
| Here, it is not uncommon to get a lesson from a | | | | ski areas. |