News from the Bulgarian ski and mountain resorts

READING ROOM: Rock in Rila If you think that going to a rock concert means a ritual of being filleted on entrance by beefy security types, a pervasive sense of aggro, no place for the kids, and having a bovver boot kicked into your monthly budget, think again. If you have not made it to any of the previous Rock in Rila annual concerts, note down the weekend of August 24 and 25. Make your way to the southern Rila mountain village of Beli Iskar, not far from Samokov and...

Rhodope Mountains attract summer tourists to Bulgaria Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains are gaining popularity among summer tourists. The most popular alternative holiday destinations are the villages around the rivers of Arda, Shirokolushka and those close to the town of Smolyan. Accommodation in these villages costs from 10 to 15 leva (5 to 7.5 euro). The region is known for its traditional meals. Extreme sports lovers are also attracted by the great number of caves in the...

New ski slopes will be constructed in Borovets New ski slopes, lifts and snow cannons fro artificial snow will be constructed in Borovets, by “Borosport”. The company will invest over 70 million BGN for 3 years. Today it will receive an investor certificate “first class”. The new equipment will be placed on sites between 1600 – 2500 metres above the sea level. 208 new working positions will be opened.

Musicians from 16 countries will jazz in Bansko in August Performers from 16 countries and three continents will jazz in the centre of Bansko again this year from 8 – 13th August. The tenth anniversary of the popular music forum at the foot of the Pirin Mountain will offer a diverse program. The fest will be officially opened by the bend of BNR with soloist - the prima of the Jazz from the Niederlands – Denis Djana. They will be followed by Milcho Leviev who will accompany the...

Summer in the Mounatins of Bulgaria Are you fed up with the nosy summer resorts packed with tourists and no space on your own? Do you carve for a relaxing holiday among beautiful nature, cool mountain air and crystal clear springs? Than go mountaineering… Bulgarian Mountains: 30% of the territory of Bulgaria is taken by mountain relief. Unique rock formations, caves, numerous marked hiking routes and divine nature call on all mountain lovers to escape from the everyday...