The oldest ski resort in Bulgaria, Borovets is set amongst the pine forests of the highest mountain range on the Balkan Peninsula. As such, the wide-open pistes become tree-lined as you descend down the hill.
The village offers a tad more charm than its rival Bankso, but is still a lively affair, with the cheapest skiing in Europe popular with the mass-market crowd. Still, it’s as cheerful as it is cheap, and with some well-spent time and exploration offers plenty of piste and off-piste gems.