Christina Apartment, Pamporovo, ski-in ski-out

Apartment Christina is based in Complex Laplandia, in Pamporovo ski resort, 49 miles away from Plovdiv airport and 9 miles away from the town of Smolyan. The apartment is ideally located next to the main resort ski lift Studenets. There is a grocery shop and a number of bars and restaurants within short walking distance. Airport shuttle services are offered upon request at a surcharge. Apartment Christina offers self-catered accommodation featuring a spacious living area with a sofa bed (which extends and can accommodate two adults), fireplace, TV in each of the two bedrooms, and well-equipped kitchenette with a dining area. One of the bedrooms is en suite. The two bathrooms in the apartment are equipped with bath tubs. There is a balcony offering mountain views, which is accessible by one of the bedrooms and the living room. You can book and access the whole space/apartment. There is 24/7 reception service at Complex Laplandia where guests can collect keys. No cleaning or other charges are applicable. If you require any further information in respect of your stay such as information about the area, sightseeing, activities, ski and snowboard lessons etc., I would be more than happy to help. In the winter, Pamporovo offers great conditions for beginners to intermediate ski and snowboard lovers as well as more challenging, off-ski options for advanced, more adventurous skiers and snowboarders. The resort is also worth visiting during the rest of the year, offering various other activities such as mountain hiking, biking, rock climbing, horse riding, or just relaxing, absorbing the breath-taking mountain views, breathing in the fresh pine-tree mountain air while enjoying a picnic, a massage or a jacuzzi. Numerous sightseeing opportunities are available within a short drive from the resort. There are a number of caves, best known being Yagodinska Cave, Uhlovitsa Cave, Devil’s throat and Snezhanka Cave, which have been attracting numerous visitors for many years. Other places of interest include Thracian Sanctuaries (Tatul Village, Perperikon, and Belintash), The Canyon of Waterfalls (near Smolyan), rock formations - Chudnite Mostove: "Wonderful Bridges", The Asen's Fortress and others. A number of local towns and villages can be visited (Devin Aqua Park with mineral water, the old town of Zlatograd, Gella village, Shiroka Luka village etc.) offering relaxing and authentic experiences such as traditional butter, cheese and yoghurt making. Sightseeing in the old town of Zlatograd include visiting the tailor, saddler, cutler, piping, and a goldsmith’s workshops, where visitors can feel the spirit of the past, travelling back to 18th century. The unknown objects and machines visible there are not just a tourist attraction. They are functioning and are used effectively even today. The old town complex in Zlatograd offers some charming traditional cafes and inns. Nowhere else can one taste the famous Zlatograd coffee - boiled on hot sand and blended to a recipe, which is still a family secret. Studenets ski lift is within 200 yards from the apartment. Free private parking is possible at the location, reservation is not needed. Buses depart regularly from Pamporovo bus station to Plovdiv and Sofia, timetable available upon request. Taxi service is available upon request. Airport transport service is available upon request. Pamporovo is around 260 km away from Sofia, 85 km south of Plovdiv, 15 km north of Smolyan, and 10 km south of Chepelare. The resort has 55 km of marked ski-runs and 38 km of cross-country skiing tracks served by 18 lifts with a total capacity of 13,000 persons per hour. Seven snow-levelling machines and 90% covered with snow cannons guarantee skiers comfortable and enjoyable downhill rides. More than 100 highly qualified ski instructors, fluent in various languages, are available to aid both beginners and intermediate skiers as well as snowboarders.