Facilities in Borovets

There's plenty to do besides sliding on snow in Borovets. There are several indoor hotel swimming pools with saunas, fitness centre, billiards and table tennis. There's bowling at the Hotel Samakov. Outdoors you can try tobogganing, snowmobiling, go on a sleigh ride or take a hike on one of scores of scenic routes, including many ski-routes, in groups led by experienced guides. The organized trips lead to picturesque spots in the Rila Mountain like Seven Rila Lakes, peak Malyovitsa, peak Moussala. A photo safari and a visit to the Bulgarian kings' residence of Bistritsa are also regularly organized, as are trips to Melnik with its unique pyramids. Scenic tours by helicopter are another option.