📜 Bulgaria's largest and most modern ski resort, located in the Pirin mountains.🔍 Known for its 'Alpine-style' wide slopes and modern infrastructure. # Why Go⛷️ Extensive slopes (75 km) for all levels🚠 Modern and fast lifts with high capacity❄️ Excellent snow conditions and long season (Dec-Apr)🍽️ Authentic local cuisine and vibrant town atmosphere💰 Significantly lower prices compared to Alpine resorts🎉 Lively après-ski and nightlife scene👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly with ski kindergarten and instructors # Why Avoid⚠️ Gondola can be overcrowded in mornings, causing long queues💨 Upper slopes are prone to strong winds🏨 Extensive new apartment development impacts original charm🏔️ Few challenges for expert skiers or snowboarders # Tips🚕 Consider taxis or minibuses to bypass morning gondola queues.🌙 Enjoy evening skiing on a 7.5 km illuminated track.🧖‍♀️ Relax in local thermal baths after a day on the slopes.🗓️ Best time for skiing is late January to March for pristine snow # Cost💰 Skipass prices are significantly more favorable than Alpine destinations. # Hours🕒 Ski season runs from December to mid-April, with evening skiing available. # 🅿️ ParkingLarge paid parking available at the gondola base, limited parking at upper area.