It is great for mountain walking, hiking, mountain biking and horse riding. Borovets is the starting point for various hiking routes throughout the Rila mountains varying in distance from several hours to several days.

For golf lovers you will find the highly regarded Ihtiman golf course within 20 minutes drive.

The beautiful and impressive Lake Iskar is also in near proximity with good boating & fishing facilities.

Slightly further afield is the Rila Monastery (about 90 minutes), Bulgaria’s largest and most famous monastery, founded in 927 AD and hidden high in the Rila mountains. Or if you fancy a day of luxury in a natural spa resort then visit the town of Sapareva Banya, host to Europe’s hottest mineral water and the only active geyser in the Balkans.