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Borovets, Bulgaria

Borovets (Bulgarian: Боровец, known as Chamkoria until the middle of the 20th century, is a mountain resort in Samokov Municipality in Sofia Province in Bulgaria. The closest town is Samokov.

Type City

Why go

  • Ski resort in Bulgaria.
  • Served by Gorski Izvor Airstrip.

History

Borovets (Bulgarian: Боровец, known as Chamkoria until the middle of the 20th century, is a mountain resort in Samokov Municipality in Sofia Province in Bulgaria. The closest town is Samokov.

Where to stay

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ул. „1-ви Май“ №28A, Veselchane, 6600 Kardzali, Bulgaria · hotelcaesar2.com
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Arpezos-Sever, ul. "Republikanska" 46, 6600 Kardzali, Bulgaria · hotelarpezos.com
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Kardzhali Center, ul. "Volga" 3, 6600 Kardzali, Bulgaria · perperikonbg.com
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6738 Glavatartsi, Bulgaria · glavatarski-han.com
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Kardzhali Center, ul. "Georgi Kondolov" 12, 6600 Kardzali, Bulgaria · hotelbehi.com
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Нов мост, 96 Hristo Botev Blvd., Kardzhali, 6600, ul. "Bulair", 6600 Kardzali, Bulgaria · komplex-meatsa.com
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с. Главатарци, 6738, Bulgaria · orenda-bg.com
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s. Glavatartsi, 6600 Kardzali, Bulgaria · jean-recommends.com
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6738 Glavatartsi, Bulgaria · hotelmobidicks.com
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Holandia street, 6741 Staro myasto, Bulgaria
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6738 Glavatartsi, Bulgaria
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ul. "Trapezitsa", 6602 Kardzali, Bulgaria
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ул. Главатарци 6, 6738 Glavatartsi, Bulgaria
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Gledka, ul. "Yana Laskova" 2, 6604 Kardzali, Bulgaria
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Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · Турски ресторант. · bosforrestaurant.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · бул. Беломорски, 6600
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Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · Простор, Кърджали, 6600
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Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · mobi-dik.net
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-16:00 · Кърджали, 6600
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · Кърджали, 6600
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 96 бул. Христо Ботев, Кърджали, 6600
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Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · Кърджали, 6600
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-21:30; Su 07:30-21:00 · Кърджали, 6600
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Fast Food · fast food · Кърджали, 6600
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Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-27:00 · Кърджали, 6609
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Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · Кърджали, 6600
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · Кърджали, 6600
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Кърджали, 6600
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Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · Кърджали, 6600
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Cafe · cafe
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Fast Food · fast food
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Кърджали, 6600
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Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · Кърджали, 6600
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Cafe · cafe · Кърджали, 6600
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Fast Food · fast food
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Regional, Cafe · Regional cafe · Кърджали, 6600
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Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · Кърджали, 6600
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Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant · Възрожденци-Прилепци, Кърджали, 6600
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Кърджали, 6600
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Cafe · cafe · Кърджали, 6600
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Restaurant · restaurant · Кърджали, 6600
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Кърджали, 6600
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Cafe · cafe · Кърджали, 6600
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Кърджали, 6600
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Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Cafe · cafe · Кърджали, 6600
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Cafe · cafe · Кърджали, 6600
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Restaurant · restaurant · 2А Бели Брези, Кърджали
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Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant · Кърджали, 6600
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Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Cafe · cafe · Републиканска, Кърджали, 6600
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Airports

Gorski Izvor Airstrip 43 km to the centre
Gorski Izvor, 26, BG
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Malevo Airfield 32 km to the centre
Malevo, 26, BG
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gorski Izvor Airstrip; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Borovets, Bulgaria. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.