Borovets is 12 km. away from Samokov and 72 km. away from Sofia .The resort is the oldest Bulgarian winter resort with a history dating back to 1896. Today Borovets is one of the biggest and most modern resorts in Bulgaria. Situated among beautiful pine woods 1390 meters above the sea level (with highest ski runs at 2600 m)Borovets is a perfect place for relaxation and recreation for the visiting tourists. There is a regular bus line to Samokov. The perfect ski conditions of the resort attract thousands of tourists each year. There are over 45 km. of ski runs varying in difficulty. Borovets is a resort of Alpine type and provides very good conditions for snow sports during the winter : skiing, night - skiing, snowboarding, cross - country skiing, ski jumps and biathlon.


There are ski runs for beginners, intermediates and advanced skiers. 14 snow cannons are installed to guarantee the snow cover through out the winter season if needed. There areplenty of bars, cafes and night clubs in Borovets. There are ski and snowboard rental services around the Gondola lift station, but we strongly recommend you to book your holiday in advance. If you are interested in real estates and want to buy cheap bulgarian property Samokov has what to offer you. If you are a keen skiier and don't want to worry for reservations you can buy very cheap nice houses in Samokov. There are a lot of hotels in the resort and some of the more famous are - "Samokov", " Rila", " Olymp", "Yastrebets" and "Breza". Not far from Borovets are the villages of Dolna Banya and Kostenets. They offer a lot more hotels and private villas and lodgings to the tourists. There you can find even more suitable property to buy if you are interested in real estates.