This is when I found Bulgaria. It may not be one of the immediate countries to think of when planning to go skiing, but I promise you, it is the absolute best if you are on a budget.
Being a little more off the radar, Bulgaria’s prices are dramatically lower. One massive bonus is that transfer times from Sofia airport sit at around the 90-minute mark meaning that taxis are super affordable – especially if you pre book a transfer online in advance. This is excellent for students as hiring a car, and winding up slippery mountains as fairly new drivers, is not a desirable decision.
Having more accessible resorts is only one of the reasons why I love to ski in Bulgaria. I visited Bansko back in January 2022 and spent a week skiing there for about £600 all in.
Additionally, I didn’t feel like I was missing out on any of the key components of a winter holiday. Although the resort is slightly smaller, there are still a wide range of slopes to explore. The snow was decent, and there were après style bars dotted around to enjoy that post slopes pint.
The other main resort in Bulgaria is Borovets which I hope to visit this year. The expectation is the same. Short transfer, cheap lift passes and ski hire, basic but functional accommodation and above all, a good time. The major expeditions to Canada and Japan can wait until I'm a bit older!
