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[@andyhatton5250]

I’ve been 5 times now, the last time with the kids.... brilliant resort, will cost you half what Central Europe would cost. We’re trying Bansko next, purely for somewhere new, but genuinely give this place ago, I would highly recommend

[@salvaquest2123]

Yes for sure … I had paid to go back to La Plagne … and then had to subsequently alter plans at last minute and was really surprised and pleased at how good Borovets was for what it was .. the snow makes all the difference of course .. and the option to night ski/board … in regards to “Bansko” it appears the only current drawback is the queues for the Gondola which are well documented.. some have stated waiting up to 90mins … in sub zero temperatures… either have to get to it 30mins before it opens or waiting until mid morning for the queue’s to subside … or there is an option of Taxi / Shuttle bus …👊🏂

[@babiyarnazarismaily6207]

I recomend you next time if visiting borovets to walk arround the resort town and see the beautiful,litle bit hidden villas and huts and some bigger buildings from the time of the tzar,thats how the place became ski resort from the beginning of the 20th century,because the tzar made a palace here,there are beautiful german stile houses as well,

[@yorkshireguy6671]

Great video!!! I'm there in early Feb 2025 🤞for good snow!

[@BorovetsBulgaria]

Great video! Hope to see you soon again in Borovets!

[@salvaquest2123]

Many thanks 🙏😊 yes indeed .. having boarding in many locations across Europe I was very impressed with all that had been made of maximising the 58 km of piste & the night skiing was first class 👊🏂 .. Great value friendly people & good Apre 🍻 👌 enjoy the east of the season 😀 in the words of the Terminator “ I’ll be back” 👊🏔

[@mrwest1958]

We are there in a few weeks, can't wait

[@salvaquest2123]

You’ll have a great time 👍😃… outside every restaurant they look to entice you in to eat / drink 🍺.. 🤔 never come across that before in a ski resort… but they are not pushy.. just friendly… some good enjoyable runs .. 🏔 make sure you chose a good day for your night skiing/boarding- download the Borovets App as you’ll have all the up to date info to hand 👍🏂

[@paulwest6315]

@@salvaquest2123 Hi. I know what they are like, this will be our forth time in borovets, third time at the Iglika. As you say you can't go wrong fir the money. Hope you had a good time. Paul

[@salvaquest2123]

@@paulwest6315 yes perfect conditions - from power to sun 😀🏂

[@jamielerwill]

Hi,great vid,what is the best time of year to visit this resort/ i am totally new to snowboarding,been a skateboarder most of my life now looking to get some learner trips away to the slopes,Thanks

[@salvaquest2123]

Many thanks 🏂😀 the best time to visit🤔 as with any resort it’s all about the snow and that’s something one is not able to predict.. last season was actually quite poor all across Europe and was well documented.. I’ve always gone at least twice a season once around early January & a later trip end of feb or March .. I’ve never not been able to Board/Ski the French Alps have been a regular go to as they offer high altitude skiing/Boarding La- Plagne one of the easiest to get to via a flight to Geneva .. as for “Bulgaria” you would have noted that it offers fabulous skiing/Boarding for the money & if you are a novice or want to learn I believe the lessons are very competitively priced 👍 I have boarded Borovets & Bansko & for me personally Borovets is the better option .. it is quieter than Bansko & arguably a smaller resort in general size but offers near as the same amount of Piste & of course the Night Skiing/Boarding is fabulous in Borovets 👌🏂.. @ the end of the day as previously stated it’s all about the snow! Year on Year I’ve always had a week in January regardless, only last season (Jan 2023) did I bin off a flight I booked for Bulgaria & rebooked for late Feb 2023 because the conditions were so poor… the weather is something we can’t always predict huh.. one of the Benefit’s to going to the Alps is that you have the option to ski/board @ far greater altitudes and so the snow there holds and is often almost guaranteed.. As for Borovets ⛰️🇧🇬 I’ll definitely roll back there for the Night Boarding/skiing if the conditions allow it 👍😁 stay safe on the. Slopes bud you’ll have a blast out there 🍺

[@jamielerwill]

@@salvaquest2123 thats great info,looking to get something booked eventually,thanks very much!

[@salvaquest2123]

@@jamielerwill 🤔 another important point try and avoid any school holiday times as this will make a big difference in how busy the resorts are especially in Bulgaria & France 👍🏂⛰️

[@jamielerwill]

@@salvaquest2123 oh yes that makes sense,didn’t even think off that,i am thinking January hopefully mid week no holidays lol Thanks again!

[@seanhand3150]

Great video mate we go on the 26 fed 👍

[@salvaquest2123]

Ah many thanks 🙏..😀 you’ll have a great time bud 🏂🏔 fingers 🤞🤞 for some fresh snow ❄️ makes all the difference - safe boarding/skiing 👌😀

[@terrynicholson8320]

Top vid fella , out there on the 13th Feb 🤘

[@partnerschoolsworldwide6651]

are you taking kids? Just tyring to work through the COVID testing requirements out and back! Any advice? From my reaading the current process on gov.uk says that Lat Flows are accepted for entry in (1 of my kids needs a test) and then same for Day 2 if fully vaccinated.

[@salvaquest2123]

@@partnerschoolsworldwide6651 check on the latest requirements they may now take the Antigen as good enough .. check government website, they will of course check documentation prior to boarding and again once you have landed and exited passport control for whatever you require.. enjoy Borovets 0:)

[@mikewoodward5316]

Hi going nxt week did they check all documentation ie pcr etc cheers

[@salvaquest2123]

Yes they’ll check your double vaccination status and the PCR that you need at the check in desk prior to leaving uk ( because Bulgaria changed the entry rules about 12hrs before we were leaving I got hit with a £129 PCR ) .. when you arrive in Sofia ✈️ after going through passport control it’s checked again !! By approximately 5 people in white coats… which causes something of a backlog if more than 1 flight has landed .. make sure you all fill in the passenger locator forms on line via government website on your mobile devices the night before you plan to leave .. this will be checked at Sofia airport .. enjoy Borovets 🏂⛷ … I was pleasantly surprised.. like with any ski resort the snow makes all the difference 👊 safe skiing/Boarding 😀

[@Daja_FN]

Ive been here oncr its a great hotel

[@salvaquest2123]

Yes all in all great value for money & ideal location for the lifts 🏂⛰ 😀 we actually stayed in one of the selection of lodges at the rear of the hotel and then used the hotel facilities.. good breakfast selection too 👍

[@mbal4052]

Hi, what's it like for an expert skier? Any off piste?

[@salvaquest2123]

Yes there are some off piste runs.. and as you know changing conditions changes the same runs.. some great runs through the trees.. but at the end of the day its 58km in total of which its just 5km on the black.. none the less I still enjoyed it and would defiantly consider it as an alternative option if you have never been here before .. The night skiing option is a great perk to this resort .. freshly bashed before the lift opens at 1830hrs .. Don't compare it to the Alps just look at it as a great value alternative :-)