Perelik Project.:
A grand project called Perelik plans to connect the Smolyan lakes in the town of Smolyan (20 min. drive from Pamporovo) to the Rodopi Mountains which will make the largest ski area in Bulgaria. 650 million Euro is set aside to inject into this project. This will open an extra 85 Kilometers of new ski runs.
Also a main motorway construction is underway from Smolyan to nearby Greece costal region. This journey will only be a 45 minutes drive by car.
How to get to Pomporovo:
The nearest airport is Plovdiv. 85 kilometres away from Forest Nook Chalets. Balkan airlines fly from all major airlines from Dec - end March.
Other useful websites are. Easyjet, Bulgaria ski, Fly B., These airlines fly from major airports to Sofia and can be as low as £50.00 return.
All guests are picked up and returned to the airport by chauffeur from Forest Nook 2 Resort (approx. charge 20- 30 Euros)
Should more than one chalet be required, this can be arranged on the same row next door to each other.
Just ask for details
Horse riding:
Just a ten minute drive from Forest Nook, there is a trekking centre which accommodates both novice and experienced riders. You can ride from just one hour into the beautiful forestry or spend one to three days riding in the breathtaking Rhodopi Mountains. Your friendly riding guide 'Stefan' will organise your rides according to your needs and experience. You will be picked up and taken back to the chalet by a driver.
Prices are currently very reasonable and competitive.
Ski:
The skiing in Pomporovo is ideal for the beginner/ intermediate or indeed the brave-heart experienced. Both the young and not-so- young will have a wonderful experience and a very enjoyable holiday. Lessons are extreemly inexpensive and the tutors are the most friendly that we have met.
For those 'non- skiers', there are lots and lots of alternative activities, to include, horse riding, mountain walks, tabogganing, husky rides, pampering at the adjoining sauna suite, and lots more.
Group bookings are catered for at reduced prices.New 6 man ski lift has just opened Jan 2009.
NEWS!!!
180 New snow cannons have been installed and commissioned for ski (2009/2010) season.
Other Activities:
Spa /fitness, indoor/ outdoor swimming. lakes. Caves with canoe. Off road safari.