Adventure Tours6 winter activities you can do in Bulgaria outside the ski slopes
Walks in the snow
Beautiful and cosy mountain villages in the Rhodopes like Momchilovtsi or Shiroka Laka / very close to Pamporovo Ski Resort/ are offering romantic stays in family-run guesthouses with fireplaces, where together with the authentic Bulgarian cuisine, the tourists can go winter hiking with proper gear enjoying the stunning winter views.
Hot outdoor Spa
Bulgaria is the richest country in natural hot springs on the Balkan peninsula and staying in one of the many Spa Resorts in the winter is truly magical – Velingrad, Sandanski or Pavel Banya , just to name a few, offer full relaxion with a variety of massages, skin treatments and mineral water swimming pools.
Let it pour, let it pour
Winter is also the best season to enjoy wine tasting in Bulgaria. Known especially for its red wines, there are more than a dozen modern wineries producing unique red wines like Dragomir Winery, Midalidare Estate Winery , Zlaten Rozhen Winery, Edoardo Miroglio Winery and others, where wine tasting can be combined with unique accommodation just among the vineyards or in the near historical towns like Plovdiv – Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited city / 6 000 yrs BC/.
Dive into history
Talking about history, there are a number of small historical towns in Bulgaria like Koprivshtitsa, Tryavna and Melnik, where it’s like time stands still and all the atmosphere from the 19th century with the cobbled stones, narrow streets and unique architecture of the houses will make one feel like going back 150 years ago. The museums in these towns are showing the history of folklore and local traditions through the centuries and the typical “mehanas” /restaurants/ are offering authentic cuisine.
Capital delights
Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, is not only the main airport of the country for incoming tourists, but a whole destination in itself, no matter in what season. Its cultural heritage can be explored in the numerous museums, as well as in the preserved ancient cultural complex Serdica, an open-air museum in the center of Sofia. With its big Arena 8888, Sofia is also an organizer of a lot international sport and musical events in the winter. Great shopping and exquisite dining, together with affordable 4* and 5* hotels make Sofia ideal for a long weekend in winter.
Ski resorts without the skis
Last, but not least, all our three Ski Resorts – Bansko, Borovets & Pamporovo offer apart from the ski runs and skiing also ice skating, husky sleds, snowmobiling safaris / Skidoo/, snowshoeing tours, thermal baths and many other sport and cultural events, so there is an activity for everyone – skier or not.
