Pamporovo (sometimes known as Pamps to its friends) is a modern resort built within spectacular pine forests within the historic Rhodope Mountains area. The earliest resort development dates to the 1960s, but was completed with more style than most ski centres created around the world in that decade. The resort was partially privatised soon after the end of the Communist era in Bulgaria in the 1990s and a majority share holding in the profitable resort was sold by the government in 2000. The result today are refurbished hotels with a great range of facilities in each. The beautiful Rhodolpe mountain area has many claims to fame in history and possibly the future. The mythical singer Orpheus is believed to have lived here, one of his songs is currently flying out beyond the solar system on the Voyager space craft seeking out new life and new civilisations. There may be something in the air here as many of the locals live to be 100+ (they manage to maintain a reputation for friendliness, cooking and singing for all that time too), or it may be just because this claims to be Europe`s sunniest ski resort, averaging 270 sunshine days annually. Finally, Pamporovo is also known for it`s high value skiing, shopping and apres ski.
Apres Ski
A great place for après ski with superb value prices. • White Hart Pub, Dave's Bar, B.J.'s Bar plus a fun-filled local entertainment programme. N.B. Due to the high commission rates charged for the use of Credit Cards and Travellers Cheques, it is advisable to bring spending money in Sterling cash.
Eating Out
Sample the delights of local cuisine at very reasonable prices; the “Chervemeto” for spit-roast lamb and “The Lodge” for lunches on the slopes.
