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Pamporovo, Bulgaria
best for: beginners
Reliable snow, sun and space on the slopes are three big ticks
that this less-obvious Bulgarian ski town delivers in bucketfuls.
Set among postcard-pretty Norwegian spruce forests in the Rhodope
mountain range, Pamporovo is one of Europe’s most southerly ski
resorts, offering uncrowded runs that are excellent for beginners,
plus a handful of off-piste trails and advanced slopes for more
experienced skiers and snowboarders. The best news yet? This snow
haven is also one of the most purse-friendly on our radar, so you
can dive head-first into the town’s notorious après-ski scene
without skimping on ski school, dog sledding or snowmobiling the
next day. Bottoms up!